Adrian McElwee
Adrian McElwee was an American cinematographer and aspiring filmmaker known for his contributions to documentary films by his father, Ross McElwee, and as the central figure in Ross McElwee's 2025 documentary Remake, which explores their father-son relationship through... Read full bio →
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Photographic Memory
Filmmaker Ross McElwee (Sherman's March, Bright Leaves) finds himself in frequent conflict with his son, a young adult who seems addicted to and distracted by the virtual worlds of the internet.
Six O'Clock News
Filmmaker Ross McElwee trails characters whose stories have been fodder for television news and takes their tales of loss and longing further than the requisite sound bite. In the process, he examines how the medium works and exposes its limitations.
Time Indefinite
After documentarian Ross McElwee gets married, a series of misfortunes follow: his grandmother dies, his wife miscarries, and then his father dies less than a week later. Shaken by the sudden string of deaths, McElwee becomes depressed.