Doug Karr has been actively involved in creating original independent films since the year 1997. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a diverse range of credits, including narrative shorts such as Anniversary Present and The Straitjacket Lottery. Notably, his documentary credits include LSD25, The June Bug Symphony, Lifecycles: a story of AIDS in Malawi, and The Face of AIDS, which have garnered significant recognition and accolades.
As a prolific writer, Karr has penned six feature-length screenplays, with his most recent script, My Thermonuclear Family, earning the Grand Prize at the 2007 Filmmakers International Screenplay Competition. His films have been widely disseminated, reaching audiences globally and receiving airtime on numerous television channels.
Karr's latest short film, Ten For Grandpa, made its premiere at the prestigious 2009 Sundance Film Festival and has since been showcased at over 50 international film festivals, collecting multiple awards in the process. His latest feature film, Art Machine, boasts an impressive cast, including Joseph Cross, Jessica Szohr, and Joey Lauren Adams, and is directed by Karr himself, who serves as the founder and director of Pie Face Pictures in New York City.
