Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 27, 1943
- Died
- July 29, 1987
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
One of the pioneers of independent gay cinema in the 1970s and '80s, Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. is best known for his 1985 drama, "Buddies" (the first dramatic feature film about AIDS). Working across multiple genres including documentary, narrative, adult and short form filmmaking, Bressan's boldness and artistry as a writer–director earned him both acclaim and controversy over the course of his decade-long filmmaking career.
Filmography
- Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts
Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s Early Super 8 Shorts 2022
Director
Buddies 1985
Producer, Writer, Editor, Director
Daddy Dearest 1984
Producer, Editor, Writer, Director, Director of Photography
Juice 1984
Director, Script, Producer
Abuse 1983
as Street Interviewee, Director, Writer, Editor
Pleasure Beach 1983
Editor, Director
Thank You, Mr. President: The Press Conferences of JFK 1983
Editor, Director
Family Affair 1982
Director of Photography, Director
Forbidden Letters 1979
as End Credits Narrator (voice), Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
Gay USA 1977
Director, Editor, Producer
Passing Strangers 1974
as Projectionist, Director
Coming Out 1972
Editor, Director
- Boys
Boys 1969
Director
Credits from TMDB.