Daniel Boyd (filmmaker)

Daniel Boyd
Born (1956-09-14) September 14, 1956 (age 68)
Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, author, professor
Notable workChiller, Carbon
Websitedanielboyd.com

Daniel Boyd (born September 14, 1956) is an American filmmaker, author, and communications professor.[1] He currently teaches at West Virginia State University, has hosted writing workshops, and received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1998.[2][3]

Boyd is known for his work with Troma Entertainment directing films such as Chillers, which was primarily funded through state grants.[4][5] Boyd retired from directing in 2005.

  1. ^ Williamson, Jerry Wayne; Arnold, Edwin T. (1994). Interviewing Appalachia: The Appalachian Journal Interviews, 1978-1992. Univ Tennessee Press. pp. 424–443. ISBN 9780870498220. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ^ "W.Va. professor becomes graphic novelist". Herald Mail. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  3. ^ Forinash, Danny (August 5, 2005). "Take two: Filmmaker Daniel Boyd leaves his camera to begin retired life as a pro wrestler". The State Journal (subscription required). Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  4. ^ Oden, Ike (12 September 2012). "TROMA-TIC ANTHOLOGY HORROR FILM CHILLERS ARRIVES ON DVD". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  5. ^ Albright, Brian (2012). Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990: A State-by-State Guide with Interviews. McFarland. p. 313. ISBN 9780786472277. Retrieved 6 October 2015.