Don Argott (born September 14, 1972) is an American

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and

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. He has directed several documentary films and has also worked as a producer and cinematographer. He co-owns the production company 9.14 Pictures with producer

Sheena M. Joyce Sheena M. Joyce (born July 26, 1976) is an American film producer currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joyce produced the films ''Rock School (film), Rock School'' (2005), ''Head Space'' (2006), ''Two Days in April'' (2007), ''The A ...

Biography

Originally from

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, Argott currently resides in

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. He has worked with film score in a rock band format, releasing original music under the name Pornosonic. Pornosonic's work has been featured in numerous films, including ''

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''. Argott currently plays guitar in the proto-

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band Serpent Throne along with 9.14 Pictures editor

Demian Fenton Demian Fenton (born March 6, 1975) is an American filmmaker and musician from the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, and currently residing in Philadelphia. Fenton edited the films '' Rock School'' (2005), ''Head Space'' (2006) (which he ...

Filmography

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'' (2005) *''

Two Days in April ''Two Days in April'' is a 2007 documentary film by director Don Argott that follows four NFL prospects ( Derek Hagan, Clint Ingram, DonTrell Moore and Travis Wilson) through the process of preparing for and participating in the 2006 NFL draft. ...

'' (2007) *'' The Art of the Steal'' (2009) *'' Last Days Here'' (2011) (co-directed with

) *'' The Atomic States of America'' (2012, co-directed with

) *''

Slow Learners ''Slow Learners'' is a 2015 American romantic comedy film directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce and starring Adam Pally, Sarah Burns, Reid Scott, Catherine Reitman, and Kevin Dunn. An indie, romantic comedy film, it follows two friends ...

'' (2015, co-directed with

) *''Lamb of God - As The Palaces Burn Documentary'' (2014) *''

Batman & Bill ''Batman & Bill'' is an American documentary film that premiered on Hulu on May 6, 2017. Directed, written and produced by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, the film explores the creation of the Batman, how Bob Kane was accepted as the sole creator ...

'' (2017, co-directed with

)

References

External links

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9.14 Pictures
official website
Serpent Throne
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