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==Early life==
==Early life==
Sanders was born in [[Elizabeth City, North Carolina]] and raised in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington, DC]]. His mother is Mrs. Estelle "Bunny" Sanders, the current mayor of [[Roper, North Carolina]]. Sanders' maternal grandfather, E.V. Wilkins, was the first black mayor of Roper, and has a building named in his honor.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tep.ecsu.edu/e__v__wilkins,_endowed_chair.htm |title=Archived copy |website=tep.ecsu.edu |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010205081700/http://tep.ecsu.edu/e__v__wilkins,_endowed_chair.htm |archive-date=5 February 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> His father, John Thomas Sanders (deceased), was an employee of [[IBM]] and also owned and operated a popular D.C. area barbecue pit, Scott's BBQ, which he named after his son.<ref name=":0" /> Scott's BBQ was a popular eatery for local politicians; regular patrons included [[Thurgood Marshall]] and [[Walter Mondale]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Sargent |first1=Edward D. |title=Patrons Sorry to See Scott's Barbecue Go |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1983/11/13/patrons-sorry-to-see-scotts-barbecue-go/4b2b17d1-7e5a-4baa-b9b9-9aecf43f1bfa/ |work=Washington Post |date=13 November 1983}}</ref>
Sanders was born in [[Elizabeth City, North Carolina]] and raised in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington, DC]].<ref name=":1" /> His mother is Mrs. Estelle "Bunny" Sanders, the current mayor of [[Roper, North Carolina]] and a member of the UNC Board of Governors.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 12, 2010|title=UNC Re-Elects Board of Governors|page=B2|work=The News and OBserver|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94416913/|access-date=February 7, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=March 15, 2015|title=Data|page=A7|work=The News and Observer|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94416969/|access-date=February 7, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> His father, John Thomas Sanders (deceased), was an employee of [[IBM]] and also owned and operated a popular D.C. area barbecue pit, Scott's BBQ, which he named after his son.<ref name=":0" /> Scott's BBQ was a popular eatery for local politicians; regular patrons included [[Thurgood Marshall]] and [[Walter Mondale]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Sargent |first1=Edward D. |title=Patrons Sorry to See Scott's Barbecue Go |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1983/11/13/patrons-sorry-to-see-scotts-barbecue-go/4b2b17d1-7e5a-4baa-b9b9-9aecf43f1bfa/ |work=Washington Post |date=13 November 1983}}</ref>


Scott Sanders attended [[Sidwell Friends School]] where he graduated in 1986 and [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]], where he graduated in 1991 and majored in Radio, TV, and Motion Pictures.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Manconi|first=David|date=October 1, 2009|title=The Players: Tar Heel Edition|page=D10|work=The News and Observer|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93675937/|access-date=February 7, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
Sanders attended [[Sidwell Friends School]] where he graduated in 1986.<nowiki>{{cm}}</nowiki> He attended the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]], graduating in 1991 with a degree in Radio, TV, and Motion Pictures.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Manconi|first=David|date=October 1, 2009|title=The Players: Tar Heel Edition|page=D10|work=The News and Observer|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93675937/|access-date=February 7, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Price|first=Jason|date=October 15, 2009|title=Director Scott Sanders Talks 'Black Dynamite' Film and Animated Series|url=https://www.iconvsicon.com/2009/10/15/director-scott-sanders-talks-black-dynamite-film-and-animated-series/|access-date=February 7, 2022|website=Icon vs. Icon}}</ref>


One of Scott's closest childhood friends is actor [[Ben Shenkman]].<nowiki>{{cn}}</nowiki> He went to middle school with ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' cast member [[Ana Gasteyer]]; they had a scene together in a 7th grade production of the play ''[[Auntie Mame]]''.<nowiki>{{cn}}</nowiki>
One of Scott's closest childhood friends is actor [[Ben Shenkman]].<nowiki>{{cn}}</nowiki> He went to middle school with ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' cast member [[Ana Gasteyer]]; they had a scene together in a 7th grade production of the play ''[[Auntie Mame]]''.<nowiki>{{cn}}</nowiki>


==Career==
==Career==
Sanders first job upon arrival in Hollywood was working at [[United Talent Agency]].<ref name=":3" /> When he was fired from that job, he started writing a spec script for a television show which led to him getting signed and becoming a television writer for TV shows such as ''[[A Different World (TV series)|A Different World]]'', ''[[Roc (TV series)|Roc]]'', and ''[[The Wayans Brothers]]''.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Black Dynamite {{!}} 2009 Tribeca Festival|url=https://tribecafilm.com/festival/archive/512cebe41c7d76e046001181-black-dynamite|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Tribeca}}</ref> He also did a commercial for Motorola.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|last=Viera|first=Lauren|date=October 17, 2009|title='Black Dynamite' Creators Thrive in Formula|page=23|work=Chicago Tribune|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94414629/|access-date=February 7, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
Sanders first job upon arrival in Hollywood was working at [[United Talent Agency]] as an assistant to [[Pat Dollard]], a conservative filmmaker, blogger, and mentor to [[Academy Award|Oscar]]-winning director [[Steven Soderbergh]].


=== Thick as Thieves ===
Sanders began his career as a television writer working on TV shows such as ''[[A Different World (TV series)|A Different World]]'', ''[[Roc (TV series)|Roc]]'', and ''[[The Wayans Brothers]]''.
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Sanders' film directorial debut came in 1998 with ''[[Thick as Thieves (1998 film)|Thick as Thieves]]'', starring [[Alec Baldwin]], [[Michael Jai White]], [[Rebecca De Mornay]], and [[Janeane Garofalo]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Levy|first=Emanuel|date=1999-02-18|title=Thick as Thieves|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/reviews/thick-as-thieves-1200456588/|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> Based on the novel of the same name by Patrick Quinn, and adapted for the screen by Sanders and [[Arthur Krystal]], the film premiered at the 1998 [[Sundance Film Festival]] and was distributed by HBO.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fiction Book Review: Thick as Thieves by Patrick Quinn,|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-517-70009-9|access-date=2022-02-07|website=PublishersWeekly.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=Spring 1999|title=Festival Roundup: Sundance Film Festival|url=https://www.filmmakermagazine.com/archives/issues/spring1999/fests/sundance.php|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Filmmaker Magazine}}</ref> One reviewer noted "the distinctive contribution of young, gifted writer-director Scott Sanders."<ref name=":2" />


=== Black Dynamite ===
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Sanders' directorial debut came on the 1998 [[HBO]] film ''[[Thick as Thieves (1998 film)|Thick as Thieves]]'', starring [[Alec Baldwin]], [[Michael Jai White]], [[Rebecca De Mornay]], and [[Janeane Garofalo]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Levy|first=Emanuel|date=1999-02-18|title=Thick as Thieves|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/reviews/thick-as-thieves-1200456588/|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> Based on the novel of the same name by Patrick Quinn, and adapted for the screen by Sanders and [[Arthur Krystal]], the film premiered at the 1998 [[Sundance Film Festival]] and was distributed by HBO.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fiction Book Review: Thick as Thieves by Patrick Quinn,|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-517-70009-9|access-date=2022-02-07|website=PublishersWeekly.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=Spring 1999|title=Festival Roundup: Sundance Film Festival|url=https://www.filmmakermagazine.com/archives/issues/spring1999/fests/sundance.php|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Filmmaker Magazine}}</ref> One reviewer noted "the distinctive contribution of young, gifted writer-director Scott Sanders."<ref name=":2" />
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''[[Black Dynamite]]'' premiered at the [[2009 Sundance Film Festival]] and was picked up for distribution by [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] for worldwide distribution.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni0611502|title=Can you dig it? Black Dynamite to premiere at Sundance + Red band trailer!|website=IMDb}}</ref> Scott Sanders directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay along with its star [[Michael Jai White]].<ref name=":5" /> One critic described Black Dynamite as, "Scott Saunders' wickedly silly '70s-style blaxploitation spoof…that's intentionally and often delightfully shlocky; not to mention murky-looking as if its been sitting on shelf for a few decades."<ref>{{Cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Moira|date=November 13, 2009|title='Black Dynamite' a Throwback to the '70s|page=10|work=Weekend|publisher=The Desert Sun|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94414875/|access-date=February 7, 2002|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> ''Black Dynamite'' appeared in many film festivals throughout 2009, including [[2009 Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]], [[Seattle International Film Festival|Seattle International]], [[Tribeca film festival|Tribeca]], [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival|Karlovy Vary International]], Munich, [[Edinburgh International Film Festival|Edinburgh International]], [[CPH:PIX|Copenhagen Film Festival]], [[Melbourne International Film Festival|Melbourne International]], and [[Deauville American Film Festival|Deauville American]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Meza|first=Ed|date=June 19, 2009|title=Munich fest attracts global fare|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/features/munich-fest-attracts-global-fare-1118005181/|url-status=live|website=Variety}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> At the 2009 [[Seattle International Film Festival]], ''Black Dynamite'' won the 2009 [[Golden Space Needle Award]] for "Most Popular Film."<ref>[[Golden Space Needle Award#Golden Space Needle .28Best Film.29 and SIFF Awards for Best Short and Documentary]]</ref> ''Black Dynamite'' was released by [[Sony Pictures]] on October 16, 2009.


Sanders and others adapted ''Black Dynamite'' as an animated series for the [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]].<ref name=":3" /> The animated [[Black Dynamite (TV series)|Black Dynamite]] had two seasons that ran from 2012 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Black Dynamite|url=https://www.adultswim.com/videos/black-dynamite|access-date=2022-02-07|website=Adult Swim|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Western Animation: Black Dynamite|url=https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/BlackDynamite|access-date=February 7, 2022|website=TV Tropes}}</ref>
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''[[Black Dynamite]]'' premiered at the [[2009 Sundance Film Festival]] and was picked up for distribution by [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]] for worldwide distribution.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni0611502|title=Can you dig it? Black Dynamite to premiere at Sundance + Red band trailer!|website=IMDb}}</ref> Scott Sanders directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay along with [[Michael Jai White]] and Byron Minns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190536/fullcredits|title=Black Dynamite (2009)|publisher=|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> ''Black Dynamite'' appeared in many film festivals throughout 2009, including [[2009 Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]], [[Seattle International Film Festival|Seattle International]], [[Tribeca film festival|Tribeca]], [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival|Karlovy Vary International]], Munich,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Meza|first=Ed|date=June 19, 2009|title=Munich fest attracts global fare|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/features/munich-fest-attracts-global-fare-1118005181/|url-status=live|website=Variety}}</ref> [[Edinburgh International Film Festival|Edinburgh International]], [[CPH:PIX|Copenhagen Film Festival]], [[Melbourne International Film Festival|Melbourne International]], and [[Deauville American Film Festival|Deauville American]]. At the 2009 [[Seattle International Film Festival]], ''Black Dynamite'' won the 2009 [[Golden Space Needle Award]] for "Most Popular Film".<ref>[[Golden Space Needle Award#Golden Space Needle .28Best Film.29 and SIFF Awards for Best Short and Documentary]]</ref> ''Black Dynamite'' was released by [[Sony Pictures]] on October 16, 2009.


== Personal ==
=== Aztec Warrior ===
Sanders was directed the comedy-action film, ''Aztec Warrior'' staring [[Luis Guzmán|Luis Guzman]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Patten|first=Dominic|date=June 28, 2012|title=Luis Guzman Suits Up for Scott Sanders' 'Aztec Warrior'|url=https://deadline.com/2012/06/luis-guzman-suits-up-for-scott-sanders-aztec-warrior-293801/|access-date=February 7, 2022|website=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Rivera|first=Zayda|date=August 7, 2013|title=Drawing Up a New Plan|page=4|work=Viva New York|publisher=Daily News (New York)|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94416659/|access-date=February 7, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
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Sanders lives in Los Angeles, California.<ref name=":1" /> In addition to writing and directing, he is also a DJ, spinning under the name "Suckapunch".<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://newyork.going.com/event-700754;BLACK_DYNAMITE_Afterparty_with_DJ_Suckapunch|url-status=dead|accessdate=2017-06-29|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725064201/http://newyork.going.com/event-700754;BLACK_DYNAMITE_Afterparty_with_DJ_Suckapunch|archivedate=July 25, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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* ''[[Thick as Thieves (1998 film)|Thick as Thieves]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Thick as Thieves (1998 film)|Thick as Thieves]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Black Dynamite]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Black Dynamite]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Black Dynamite (TV series)|Black Dynamite]]'' (TV series, 2012-2014)
* ''Aztec Warrior'' (upcoming){{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}
* ''Aztec Warrior'' (2016)

== Personal ==
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Sanders lives in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]].<ref name=":1" /> In addition to writing and directing, he is also a popular LA [[Disc jockey|DJ]], spinning under the name Suckapunch.<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://newyork.going.com/event-700754;BLACK_DYNAMITE_Afterparty_with_DJ_Suckapunch|url-status=dead|accessdate=2017-06-29|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725064201/http://newyork.going.com/event-700754;BLACK_DYNAMITE_Afterparty_with_DJ_Suckapunch|archivedate=July 25, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" />


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:38, 7 February 2022

Scott Sanders
Scott Sanders at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2011.
Born (1968-06-10) June 10, 1968 (age 56)
Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States
NationalityAmerican
Alma materThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, writer, film director
Known forBlack Dynamite
Thick as Thieves

Scott Sanders (born June 10, 1968) is an American screenwriter and film director. He is best known for his work with the films Black Dynamite and Thick as Thieves.

Early life

Sanders was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and raised in Washington, DC.[1] His mother is Mrs. Estelle "Bunny" Sanders, the current mayor of Roper, North Carolina and a member of the UNC Board of Governors.[2][3] His father, John Thomas Sanders (deceased), was an employee of IBM and also owned and operated a popular D.C. area barbecue pit, Scott's BBQ, which he named after his son.[4] Scott's BBQ was a popular eatery for local politicians; regular patrons included Thurgood Marshall and Walter Mondale.[4]

Sanders attended Sidwell Friends School where he graduated in 1986.{{cm}} He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1991 with a degree in Radio, TV, and Motion Pictures.[1][5]

One of Scott's closest childhood friends is actor Ben Shenkman.{{cn}} He went to middle school with Saturday Night Live cast member Ana Gasteyer; they had a scene together in a 7th grade production of the play Auntie Mame.{{cn}}

Career

Sanders first job upon arrival in Hollywood was working at United Talent Agency.[5] When he was fired from that job, he started writing a spec script for a television show which led to him getting signed and becoming a television writer for TV shows such as A Different World, Roc, and The Wayans Brothers.[5][6] He also did a commercial for Motorola.[7]

Thick as Thieves

Sanders' film directorial debut came in 1998 with Thick as Thieves, starring Alec Baldwin, Michael Jai White, Rebecca De Mornay, and Janeane Garofalo.[8][5] Based on the novel of the same name by Patrick Quinn, and adapted for the screen by Sanders and Arthur Krystal, the film premiered at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by HBO.[9][10] One reviewer noted "the distinctive contribution of young, gifted writer-director Scott Sanders."[8]

Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and was picked up for distribution by Sony Pictures Entertainment for worldwide distribution.[11] Scott Sanders directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay along with its star Michael Jai White.[7] One critic described Black Dynamite as, "Scott Saunders' wickedly silly '70s-style blaxploitation spoof…that's intentionally and often delightfully shlocky; not to mention murky-looking as if its been sitting on shelf for a few decades."[12] Black Dynamite appeared in many film festivals throughout 2009, including Sundance, Seattle International, Tribeca, Karlovy Vary International, Munich, Edinburgh International, Copenhagen Film Festival, Melbourne International, and Deauville American.[13][5][6] At the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival, Black Dynamite won the 2009 Golden Space Needle Award for "Most Popular Film."[14] Black Dynamite was released by Sony Pictures on October 16, 2009.

Sanders and others adapted Black Dynamite as an animated series for the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.[5] The animated Black Dynamite had two seasons that ran from 2012 to 2014.[15][16]

Aztec Warrior

Sanders was directed the comedy-action film, Aztec Warrior staring Luis Guzman.[17][18]

Filmography

As writer/director:

Personal

Sanders lives in Los Angeles, California.[1] In addition to writing and directing, he is also a popular LA DJ, spinning under the name Suckapunch.[19][7][6]

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Manconi, David (October 1, 2009). "The Players: Tar Heel Edition". The News and Observer. p. D10. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "UNC Re-Elects Board of Governors". The News and OBserver. June 12, 2010. p. B2. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Data". The News and Observer. March 15, 2015. p. A7. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b Sargent, Edward D. (November 13, 1983). "Patrons Sorry to See Scott's Barbecue Go". Washington Post.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Price, Jason (October 15, 2009). "Director Scott Sanders Talks 'Black Dynamite' Film and Animated Series". Icon vs. Icon. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Black Dynamite | 2009 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Viera, Lauren (October 17, 2009). "'Black Dynamite' Creators Thrive in Formula". Chicago Tribune. p. 23. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b Levy, Emanuel (February 18, 1999). "Thick as Thieves". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Fiction Book Review: Thick as Thieves by Patrick Quinn,". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "Festival Roundup: Sundance Film Festival". Filmmaker Magazine. Spring 1999. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Can you dig it? Black Dynamite to premiere at Sundance + Red band trailer!". IMDb.
  12. ^ MacDonald, Moira (November 13, 2009). "'Black Dynamite' a Throwback to the '70s". Weekend. The Desert Sun. p. 10. Retrieved February 7, 2002 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Meza, Ed (June 19, 2009). "Munich fest attracts global fare". Variety.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Golden Space Needle Award#Golden Space Needle .28Best Film.29 and SIFF Awards for Best Short and Documentary
  15. ^ "Black Dynamite". Adult Swim. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  16. ^ "Western Animation: Black Dynamite". TV Tropes. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  17. ^ Patten, Dominic (June 28, 2012). "Luis Guzman Suits Up for Scott Sanders' 'Aztec Warrior'". Deadline. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  18. ^ Rivera, Zayda (August 7, 2013). "Drawing Up a New Plan". Viva New York. Daily News (New York). p. 4. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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