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Cauleen Smith

Directing

Born September 25, 1967 · Riverside, California, USA

Biography

Cauleen Smith (born September 25, 1967) is an American born filmmaker and multimedia artist. She is best known for her experimental works that address the African-American identity, specifically the issues facing black women today. Smith is best known for her feature film Drylongso (1998). Smith currently teaches in the School of Art at the California Institute of the Arts.

Awards & recognition

  • Anonymous Was A Woman Award · 2023
  • Heinz Award · 2022
  • Guggenheim Fellowship · 2021

Filmography2 titles