Gerald Fox

Gerald Fox
Born (1963-07-14) 14 July 1963 (age 61)
South Africa
EducationHarrow School
Alma materOxford University
Harvard University
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, producer and artist
Years active1989–present
AwardsBAFTA
Websitegerryfox.com

Gerald Fox (born 14 July 1963) is a director, producer and artist. He has directed arts documentary films and programs which were broadcast in the UK, South Africa and the US.[1] His moving image artworks have been showcased in solo and group exhibitions across a variety of galleries and museums, including Zabludowicz 176 Gallery.[2]

He has worked on various platforms, from ITV's The South Bank Show. Sky Arts, BBC and Channel 4 and even theatrically for Curzon, Picturehouse, and UK & US independent cinemas[3] His work has also been featured in art museums, including The Tate, Royal Academy[4]The Met, MOMA, National Gallery of Art (Washington), Uffizi and Centre Pompidou[5] Gerald's notable documentaries have covered an array of subjects, including Gilbert and George (BAFTA), Claes Oldenburg[6] Christian Boltanski, Gerhard Richter and Janine Jansen (Golden Prague). Gerald is a philanthropist and has served as BFI Member Governor from 2018 to 2022.[7] He won the Inyathelo Award for International Philanthropy in South Africa in 2012 along with his sister Jacqueline Fox.[8]

  1. ^ "Gerald Fox | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. ^ Collection, Zabludowicz. "Living London | Exhibition at Zabludowicz Collection, London Art Gallery". Zabludowicz Collection. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ "009 – FILM LEAVING HOME COMING HOME : A PORTRAIT DE ROBERT FRANK – Interview with Gerald Fox". www.thedarkroomrumour.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Gerald Fox". The Royal Drawing School. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ^ "About". Gerry Fox | Gerald Fox – filmmaker and artist. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Claes Oldenburg Documentary Film & Interview | MBP". Michael Blackwood Productions | Art & Architecture Documentaries. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  7. ^ "BFI chairman Tim Richards welcomes five new governors to the BFI board". BFI. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Scene City: Africa's givers awarded". News24. Retrieved 19 May 2023.