American filmmaker, author, and professor
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Key moments and achievements from Daniel Boyd's life.
Daniel was born
· West Virginia, U.S.
Education
Danny Boyd graduated from West Virginia University in 1978 after attending Martinsburg High School. His university education laid the groundwork for his diverse career in filmmaking, writing, and education.
Education
Danny Boyd graduated from West Virginia University in 1978 after attending Martinsburg High School. His university education laid the groundwork for his diverse career in filmmaking, writing, and education.
Career Milestone
Boyd's first feature film, Chillers, was released in 1988 and earned the Silver Scroll for excellence from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films in Los Angeles. The horror film remains in international video and television distribution decades later.
Career Milestone
Boyd's first feature film, Chillers, was released in 1988 and earned the Silver Scroll for excellence from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films in Los Angeles. The horror film remains in international video and television distribution decades later.
Won Award
Boyd's third feature film, Paradise Park, released in 1992, received Gold Awards at both the Houston International Film Festival and the Chicago International Film Festival. The film was also presented at the Kennedy Center as part of the American Film Institute's American Independents series.
Won Award
Boyd's third feature film, Paradise Park, released in 1992, received Gold Awards at both the Houston International Film Festival and the Chicago International Film Festival. The film was also presented at the Kennedy Center as part of the American Film Institute's American Independents series.
Career Milestone
In 1994, Boyd established the Paradise Film Institute at West Virginia State University to support filmmaking in the state through resource services, production support, foreign exchanges, and continuing education. The institute became a vital resource for aspiring filmmakers in West Virginia.
Career Milestone
In 1994, Boyd established the Paradise Film Institute at West Virginia State University to support filmmaking in the state through resource services, production support, foreign exchanges, and continuing education. The institute became a vital resource for aspiring filmmakers in West Virginia.
Won Award
Boyd served as a three-time Fulbright Scholar, teaching media studies in Tanzania and bringing international perspectives to his work. His Fulbright experiences enriched both his academic career and his creative endeavors as a filmmaker and writer.
Won Award
Boyd served as a three-time Fulbright Scholar, teaching media studies in Tanzania and bringing international perspectives to his work. His Fulbright experiences enriched both his academic career and his creative endeavors as a filmmaker and writer.
Daniel Boyd passed away
