Sarah Pirozek is a New York-based British director, writer and producer. She has directed television commercials, shorts, features and a documentary feature with

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, which she co-produced, and has also developed a TV series. Her feature, #LIKE is a Noir Thriller starring

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. In 1998 she directed her first major documentary, titled ''Free Tibet,'' which documents the

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held in order to raise awareness for the hostile conditions that Tibetan citizens endure due to China's reign over the country.

Biography

Pirozek studied filmmaking at

Saint Martin's School of Art Saint Martin's School of Art was an art school, art college in London, England. It offered foundation and degree level courses. It was established in 1854, initially under the aegis of the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Saint Martin's beca ...

in London before moving to New York City to attend the independent study program at the

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Filmography

Music videos

* J C Lodge - Home Is Where The Hurt Is (1991) *

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- "New World Order" (1991) *

- "Shades Of Blue" (1992) *

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- "How Do I Love Thee" (1992) *

Fu-Schnickens Fu-Schnickens were an American hip-hop trio from 1988 to 1995, based in Brooklyn, New York. History Fu-Schnickens was composed of Chip Fu (Roderick Roachford), Moc Fu (Joe Jones), and Pac Fu (Lennox Maturine). ''Fu'' stood for unity and ''sc ...

featuring

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- "

What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock) "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)" is the lead single from Fu-Schnickens' second studio album, ''Nervous Breakdown''. The song featured NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and was produced by Main Source member K-Cut. The song was a top-40 hit in 1993 and was ...

" (1993) * Erule - "Listen Up" (1994) *

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- "Time To Set It Straight" (1994) * Gumbo - "A Free Soul" (1994) * Olu - "Baby Can't Leave It Alone" (1999) * Olu - "My World" (1999)

References

External links

Official Sarah Pirozek website
* Year of birth missing (living people) Living people British women film directors Alumni of Saint Martin's School of Art {{UK-film-bio-stub