As a fan who deeply appreciates the stories of unsung heroes, I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Kieran Turner. His tireless efforts to shed light on gay artists who left us too soon, particularly through his groundbreaking work on “Jobriath A.D.”, have not only enriched our understanding of history but also inspired a renewed interest in their art.
His journey as a filmmaker, from his days at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to his successful career with Eight Track Tape Productions, was nothing short of remarkable. His ability to create compelling narratives, whether it be through films, TV series like “Wallflowers”, or his acclaimed screenplay “Black Dogs”, will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the industry.
I am particularly excited about his final project, “Ghost Lights: Reclaiming Theater in the Age of AIDS”. The film’s potential to examine the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic on the theater industry, featuring interviews with trailblazers and current stars, promises to be a moving tribute to those we’ve lost.
In the face of such adversity, it’s comforting to know that his loved ones – his cousins and his chosen family of friends – will carry on his legacy. I can only hope that they find solace in the knowledge that Kieran’s work has touched so many lives, including my own.
On a lighter note, I always found it amusing how Kieran seemed to have a knack for finding stories about people who left us too soon. I guess you could say he was like a modern-day Cassandra, but instead of predicting doom, he brought their stories back to life! Rest in power, Kieran Turner. Your work will live on.
As a devoted admirer, I’m deeply saddened to share the news that Kieran Turner, renowned for his work in documentary filmmaking, particularly the 2012 masterpiece Jobriath A.D., has lost his courageous fight against cancer at the age of 56. This loss is felt by many who appreciated his exceptional talent and contributions to our world of film.
Turner died Dec. 23 in West Hollywood.
Turner consistently shone a light on artists from the LGBTQ+ community who sadly passed away before their time in the course of his career. In “Jobriath”, he delved into the groundbreaking ’70s glam-rock artist and the first openly gay rock star, who tragically succumbed to AIDS complications at age 36 in 1983. This film is believed to have reignited interest in Jobriath and led to the reissuing of his music collection. “Jobriath A.D.” further garnered praise at various festivals, such as the Dublin Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Out on Film, the Seattle Queer Film Festival, and the Florida Film Festival.
Via his business, Eight Track Tape Productions, Turner was involved in both film and television projects. He developed, scripted, produced, and directed the online series titled “Wallflowers”. This series initially aired on Stage17, a network connected to Broadway, for two seasons. It is now available to stream on Dekkoo. The show has garnered recognition at numerous streaming TV award ceremonies.
Furthermore, Turner has been recognized as a 2021 Fellow for a CNN Documentary Series. His screenplay titled “Black Dogs” was included on the 2022 Black List and is now being developed by Star Thrower Entertainment.
Turner graduated from NYU with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Fine Arts, earning these qualifications from the renowned Tisch School of the Arts.
His first full-length movie, titled “24 Nights,” that he penned, financed, and oversaw directionally as his graduation project, was showcased at over 60 film festivals globally. It garnered seven audience awards before being acquired for distribution by TLA Releasing.
At the time of his passing, Turner was engrossed in completing his final work titled “Ghost Lights: Theater in the Era of AIDS”. This feature documentary is rumored to delve into the lasting effect of the AIDS pandemic on the theater world, showcasing over 150 interviews with pioneers and contemporary theater personalities. Wise Child Studios, under the guidance of producer Christianne Tisdale, along with executive producers Brett Morgan and Jonathan Groff, are laboring diligently to wrap up the film in tribute to Turner’s memory.
A life-honoring event has been scheduled for January. Turner leaves behind his East Coast relatives as well as his tight-knit circle of friends whom he considered family.
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2024-12-30 01:54