Quinn Saunders (b. 1975, Lumberton, New Jersey) graduated in direction from USC's School of Cinema-Television. He was one of a few students whom Robert Zemeckis selected for his prestigious workshop as one of the most talented directors of the new generation. Under Zemeckis' guidance, Saunders wrote, directed, and produced the short film Fortunate Son (2004) in which a war veteran tries to find out the cause of his son's death with the help of the spirit of a boy he killed in Vietnam. The picture made the festival rounds and took a variety of awards. Saunders' short film work bears witness to his multiplicity of talents: screenwriter, director of photography, editor, and producer. His television work (e.g. he directed numerous episodes of the "Big Brother" series, 2000) also demonstrates his versatility. Cherry. is his feature debut.
MFF Karlovy Vary
