Director J.R. Hughto's Bio:
J.R. Hughto began making graphic novels while studying Comparative Literature at Cornell University. After moving to Boston, he started turning his comics into movies. His concurrent documentary work led him to the California Institute of the Arts where he pursued an MFA in film and video. While at CalArts, Hughto completed The Mirror Eye, a mid-length documentary on Clement Greenberg. The Mirror Eye, released by ThINC, screens throughout September and October 2006 at New York City's Luben House and premiered at the MoST in May 2005. Hughto's short film Witness is included in the permanent collection of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Since receiving his MFA, Hughto has founded The Independent Movie Supply Company, a production house dedicated to creating low budget films with intense personal vision and integrity. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles.