Jan Andrews independent film collection

Collection

Identifier: A0760

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Jan Andrews independent film collection (1984-2010) consists of seven 16mm and four DVDs experimental and documentary films by Utah filmmaker Jan Andrews. Includes films related to anthropology, mental health, Native Americans, and other themes. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates

Creation: 1984-2010

Creator

Andrews, Jan (Filmmaker) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Jan Andrews grew up in Alpine, Utah, and studied anthropology and epidemology at the University of Utah, before transitioning into film. After returning from Egypt, where she was doing research for her PhD, she decided to pursue a career in filmmaking. She now holds an M.A. in Anthropology and an M.F.A. in Film Studies. Andrews is a creator of experimental films and documentaries. Her films were screened all over the world, such as the Sundance Film... Festival, Venice Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, and many others, and they have won awards including Best of Show, Director's Choice, and are in the collection of Anthology Film Archives in NYC. Andrews also served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Salt Lake Art Center (presently Utah Museum of Contemporary Art), a member of the Board of Directors for Utah Film Center, and collaborated on creative projects with the Utah Symphony.

Extent

7 16mm film

4 DVD

Language of Materials

English

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Additional Description

Abstract

The Jan Andrews independent film collection (1984-2010) consists of experimental and documentary films by the Utah filmmaker Jan Andrews. Andrews holds of Master of Fine Arts degree in film and a Master of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Utah. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA). This collection is digitized and can be requested through our Special Collections contact form.