Duane Graves

Born in 1976, in San Antonio, Texas, USA, Duane Graves emerged as a distinctive filmmaker with active years spanning from the late 1990s to the present day. Predominantly working within the genres of horror and documentary, Graves' most noteworthy films include "The Wild Man of the Navidad" and "Up Syndrome", the latter earning him an Audience Award at the Slamdance Film Festival. While his authorial style often features raw, visceral storytelling paired with a unique perspective on the human condition, he also has a knack for seamlessly blending reality and fiction. From a personal perspective, Duane Graves is a filmmaker who doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of life but instead embraces them to create art that is both provocative and deeply human.