Curt McDowell Movies

A comedic satire of psychological thrillers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Symphony for a Sinner (1979) was a long, lavishly photographed color film generally considered the magnum opus of the class productions.

“PEED INTO THE WIND smears across the screen like one of those dirty underground comic books. It’s loaded with a lot of big scenes and...

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'.

A short comedy by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

A series of vignettes illustrating sexual fantasies.

Super 8 home movie footage of McDowell's trip home to Indiana, with voice-over by McDowell and Ted Davis.

"In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s...

A documentary portrait of filmmaker George Kuchar conducting a tour of his apartment where he displays memorabilia and his toys which were used for...

A vehicle for the talented Mrs. Kathleen Hohalek, as the tenant of the Pyramid Penthouse, with George Kuchar and Bob Hohalek as the burglars, "Slug,"...

Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges.

Executed by students at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, under the careful supervision of Curt McDowell. Guest appearance by Ainslie Pryor.

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.