Andrew Schwarz is the director, co-writer, co-producer, and music composer behind THE CABINET IN THE WOODS. He is an extremely hard-working and passionate visionary of cinema.
When he was born on February 2, 1992, the doctors all erupted into laugher; for Andrew Schwarz was the only humming child they had ever delivered! An innate flare for music had blossomed, rendering him a fine pianist, singer, composer, and teacher of piano. Film became another obsession of Andrew's at about the age of 12.
Andrew graduated in 2014 from Hofstra University with degrees in Music Composition and Film Production. His senior thesis short film, SEPARATION, crushed the festival circuit with 21 acceptances around the world, and garnered 10 award wins and 14 other nominations, all in just one year.
THE CABINET IN THE WOODS is Andrew Schwarz's first post-academic vision, realizing his fervent adoration for the horror genre and all things creepy! A partnership with fellow filmmaker Bob Klein has brought a truly unique and conceptual slice of body horror into the world; one that not even the most accomplished of horror audience members is likely to soon shake off!!!
NOMINATED: Best Short Film, Best Director (Andrew Schwarz), Best Actress in a Short (Iliana Guibert)
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Northeast Film Festival
Teaneck, NJ
2022
Official Selection
The Session
Thinking Hat Fiction Challenge
2022
Official Selection
The Session
Horror Bowl Movie Awards
2022
NOMINATED: Best Screenplay
The Session
New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
Atlantic City, NJ
2022
WINNER: Best Actress in a Short (Iliana Guibert), NOMINATED: Best Short Film
The Session
Grove Film Festival
Jersey City, NJ
2022
WINNER: Best Actress In An LGBTQ Film, WINNER: Best Domestic LGBTQ Film:
Beauty
Cutting Room International Short Film Festival 2020
New York, NY
2020
Official Selection
Beauty
Northeast Film Festival 2020
Teaneck, NJ
2020
Official Selection
Beauty
Long Island International Film Expo 2020
Bellmore, NY
2020
WINNER: Best Actress In A Long Short, NOMINEE: Best Director Long Short, NOMINEE: Best Long Short
Beauty
Hang Onto Your Shorts! Film Festival 2020
Asbury Park, NJ
2020
WINNER: Best Short Film
The Cabinet In The Woods
Hoboken International Film Festival 2017
Greenwood Lake, NY
2017
WINNER: Best NJ Short Film, Best Actor Horror (Ignacyo Matynia), NOMINEES: Best Horror/Thriller, Best Actress Horror, Best Director Horror
The Cabinet In The Woods
Brightside Tavern Short Film Festival 2017
Jersey City, NJ
2017
WINNER: Best Home-Grown Short Film
The Cabinet In The Woods
Garden State Film Festival 2017
Atlantic City, NJ
2017
NOMINEE: Best Musical Score- Short Film
The Cabinet In The Woods
Widescreen Film & Music Video Festival 2017
Miami, FL
2017
WINNER: Best Actor (Ignacyo Matynia), NOMINEES: Best Actress (Lauren Dougherty), Best Film
The Cabinet In The Woods
Grove Film Festival 2016
Jersey City, NJ
2016
WINNER: Best Director (Andrew Schwarz)
The Cabinet In The Woods
Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest 2016
Teaneck, NJ
2016
NOMINEE: Best Student Film
Separation
Golden Door International Film Festival 2016
Jersey City, NJ
2016
WINNER: Silver Palm Award for Best Student Film
Separation
Mexico International Film Festival 2016
Mexico City
2016
WINNER: Best Actor In A Short Film (Mark Lyons)
Separation
USA Independent Film Festival 2016
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
2016
NOMINEE: Talented New Director Award
Separation
Madrid International Film Festival 2016
Madrid
2016
WINNER: Best Actress Student Film (Shea Saracino), NOMINEES: Best College Film, Best Actor Student Film (Mark Lyons), Best Director Student Film
Separation
"Hang Onto Your Shorts!" Film Festival 2016
Asbury Park, NJ
2016
WINNER: Best Home-Grown Track From A Short Film: "Abigail's Journey"
Separation
Garden State Film Festival 2016
Atlantic City, NJ
2016
WINNER: Award of Recognition (Student Short)
Separation
Accolade Global Film Competition 2016
2016
WINNER: Indie Spirit Award, NOMINEES: Best Actress Featurette, Best Supporting Actress Featurette, Best Cinematography Featurette, Best Screenplay Featurette, Best Musical Score Featurette, Best Ensemble Cast Featurette
Separation
Idyllwild International Festival Of Cinema 2016
Idyllwild, CA
2016
WINNER: Award of Merit
Separation
Depth of Field International Film Festival Spring 2016
2016
NOMINEE: Best International Student Short
Separation
Wendy's Shorts December 2015
2015
WINNER: Indie Spirit Award- Short Film
Separation
Sydney Indie Film Festival 2015
Sydney, New South Whales
2015
WINNER: Best Student Film
Separation
Northeast Film Festival 2015
Teaneck, NJ
2015
Best Editing, Best Director, 2nd Place
Separation
Hofstra University Department Film Festival 2014
Hempstead, NY
2014
Official Selection
Beauty
Garden State Film Festival 2021
Asbury Park, NJ
College
Hofstra University
Films Studies, Music Theory & Composition
20102014
High School
Indian Hills High School
20062010
Birth Date
February 3, 1992
Current City
Hawthorne, NJ
Hometown
Oakland, NJ
Height
6'
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Caucasian
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