Biography
Stev Elam is an internationally acclaimed visual and storytelling director known for his cinematic style characterized by striking visuals, subtle humor, and authentic performances.
Whether working with skilled actors or individuals with unique life stories, Elam consistently draws out honest, emotional, and deeply human performances. From a shy little girl with a heart condition to five-time Emmy nominee Jill Eikenberry and her husband Michael Tucker, Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, Larry King, and Vice President Dan Quayle, Elam leads them all to the core of the narrative.
Elam has received recognition from the International Academy of Visual Arts, The American Pixel Academy, and has been featured in Shoot Magazine's Best Work. He has earned more than two dozen awards for his work in commercials and film.
His debut feature film, "Moments of Clarity," won Best Director and Best Actress at the 2015 Boston International Film Festival. The film stars Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita, Kick-Ass), Xander Berkeley (24, Terminator 2), Jon Lajoie (The League), Marguerite Moreau (Wet Hot American Summer), Angela McEwan (Nebraska), AJ Trauth (Even Stevens), Golden Globe nominee Bitty Schram (Monk, A League of Their Own), and Oscar nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight).
In 2013, Elam directed the family TV pilot "Zombeo & Juliecula," which earned four Telly Awards, and the impactful documentary "Salvage," focusing on homeless women and children on skid row. His short film "The Gadfly," featuring Xander Berkeley (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Apollo 13, and 24), has won multiple awards including the Platinum Remi for Best Dramatic Short at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival and Best Actor at the Maverick Movie Awards.
