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Henry Hughes

b. 2000

American film director

Film director Film producer
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About Henry Hughes

Born 2000. Henry Hughes is an American film director and film producer.

1st Lieutenant Henry "Hank" Hughes IV is an American film director and former Paratrooper for 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. He is best known for directing and co-writing the short-film Day One as a part of his graduate project at American Film Institute.

Day One received critical appraisal and earned him a Best Narrative (short) Gold Medal at 42nd Annual Student Film Awards, BAFTA US Student Award at 2016 BAFTA/LA Student Film Awards, and Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film nomination at 88th Academy Awards. He is a graduate of Boston University.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2015 Day One Director/Writer 2020 The Outpost Sergeant Brad Larson War Drama film

Awards

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film - nominated Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Award for Best Directing - Short - won Best Narrative (short) Gold Medal - won BAFTA US Student Award - won Stony Brook Film Festival for Best Short - Jury - won

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, film producer
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Henry Hughes?

American film director

When was Henry Hughes born?

Henry Hughes was born in 2000.

What is Henry Hughes's occupation?

Henry Hughes is a film director and film producer.

What nationality is Henry Hughes?

Henry Hughes is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Hughes

· Wikidata: Q22076783

· DBpedia: Henry Hughes (director)

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