Sidney Peterson

Sidney
Peterson

Sidney Peterson (1905 – 2000) was an author, artist, and avant-garde filmmaker. Peterson founded Workshop 20 at the California School of Fine Arts (renamed the San Francisco Art Institute), initiating ...

Films

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    The Cage
    Experimental

    The Cage
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, black and white, silent, 28 min
    Rental format: 16mm
    • Arts / Artists
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    Clinic of Stumble
    Experimental

    Clinic of Stumble
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, color, sound, 13 min
    Rental format: 16mm
    • Comedy
    • Dance
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    The Potted Psalm
    Experimental

    The Potted Psalm
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, black and white, 18.5 min
    Rental format: 16mm
    • Arts / Artists
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    Petrified Dog
    Experimental

    Petrified Dog
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, black and white, sound, 18.5 min
    Rental format: 16mm
    • Comedy
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    The Lead Shoes
    Experimental

    The Lead Shoes
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, black and white, sound, 16.5 min
    Rental format: 16mm
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    Mr. Frenhofer And The Minotaur
    Experimental

    Mr. Frenhofer And The Minotaur
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, black and white, sound, 20.75 min
    Rental format: 16mm
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    Man In A Bubble
    Documentary
    Experimental

    Man In A Bubble
    Sidney Peterson

    16mm, black and white, sound, 15.5 min
    Rental format: 16mm
    • Music

Biography

Sidney Peterson (1905 – 2000) was an author, artist, and avant-garde filmmaker. Peterson founded Workshop 20 at the California School of Fine Arts (renamed the San Francisco Art Institute), initiating filmmaking courses at the school.