Phil Solomon

1954–

Introduction

Philip Stewart Solomon (January 3, 1954 – April 20, 2019) was an American experimental filmmaker noted for his work with both film and video. In recent years, Solomon had earned acclaim for a series of films that incorporate machinima made using games from the Grand Theft Auto series. His films are often described as haunting and lyrical.

Wikidata identifier

Q7182426

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Roles

Artist

ULAN identifier

500486533

Names

Phil Solomon

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