David Shapiro directed, wrote and produced the feature documentaries, MISSING PEOPLE (2015), and KEEP THE RIVER ON YOUR RIGHT (IFC, 2001). Based on Tobias Schneebaum's book, RIVER screened at numerous international festivals winning major awards, including: the Independent Spirit Award for Best New Director (2001); Special Jury Award at IDFA (2000); Special Critics Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival (2000). RIVER was also shortlisted for an Academy Award®. Shapiro wrote and produced FINISHING HEAVEN (HBO, 2009), for which he was nominated for an Emmy.
Hamptons International Film Festival
