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Susan Steinberg
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Steinberg interviewed about her film Mirrors to Windows - The Artist as Woman by The Hollywood Social Lounge in 2015
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Susan Steinberg is an American television and film expert. She works as a producer, writer, and director. Sometimes people call her Sue Steinberg. She helps create TV shows and movies. In 1991, she won a special award called an Emmy Award. She was born in Chicago.
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Susan Steinberg's Work in TV and Film
Susan Steinberg has worked on many interesting TV shows and films. She has taken on different roles, like producer, director, and writer. She has also worked as an editor.
What Does a Producer, Director, and Writer Do?
A producer helps make sure a TV show or movie gets made. They manage the project from start to finish. This includes finding money, hiring people, and overseeing the whole process.
A director guides the actors and camera crew. They decide how the story will look on screen. They make sure the vision for the film or show comes to life.
A writer creates the script or story for the show or movie. They write all the dialogue and describe the scenes.
Her Projects as Producer, Director, and Writer
Susan Steinberg has helped create many documentaries and TV series. Here are some of her notable works:
- Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter (1990): This was part of the American Masters TV series. For this work, she won an Emmy Award and a Directors Guild of America Award.
- Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time (1993): Another project for the American Masters series, focusing on the famous musician Paul Simon.
- Plugging In (1995): An episode from The History of Rock 'n' Roll TV series. She worked as a segment producer, writer, and director for parts of this show.
- Don Hewitt: 90 Minutes on 60 Minutes (1998): This was also for the American Masters series. It was about Don Hewitt, who created the news show 60 Minutes.
- Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007): Another American Masters film, this one about the famous record label Atlantic Records.
- Under the Knife (2019): A more recent film she worked on.
What Does an Editor Do?
An editor takes all the filmed footage and puts it together. They choose the best takes and arrange them to tell the story. They make sure the film flows smoothly.
Her Work as an Editor
Susan Steinberg has also used her skills as an editor on several projects:
- Gimme Shelter (1970): A famous documentary film about the Rolling Stones.
- Rockers (1978): A Jamaican reggae film.
- Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul (1992): A film about the legendary musician Ray Charles for the American Masters series.
- W. Eugen Smith: Photography Made Difficult (1998): Another American Masters project, for which she also won an Emmy Award.
Her Work as a Writer
Besides directing and producing, Susan Steinberg has also written for TV shows:
- Gold Fever (1997): This was for the American Experience series.
- Famous Homes & Hideaways (2004): A television series she wrote for.
Other Contributions
Susan Steinberg is one of the people who helped start The Boston Film/Video Foundation (BF/VF). This organization supports filmmakers and video artists.
