Sydney Steingas: Award-Winning Filmmaker from Los Angeles

Sydney Steingas (born December 21, 1988, Los Angeles) is an American film director, producer, and writer. A UCLA film school graduate, he gained acclaim with the short All the Rage (2016), nominated for an Academy Award (Best Live Action Short).

Notable Works

• Feature: The Kids Are Back (2022) – Tribeca Audience Award, Special Jury Mention for Screenplay.
• Shorts: All the Rage, The Things I Keep Missing, The Day You Died, Good Posture, The Man Who Wasn't There.
• Music Videos: For Hayley Williams, Julia Michaels, Maisie Peters, Tate McRae, The Aces.

Major Awards

• Student Academy Award, BAFTA, Gotham, Critics' Choice, Independent Spirit for All the Rage.
• Sundance Special Jury Award for Good Posture.
• SXSW honors for multiple shorts.

Steingas is a rising voice in independent cinema, blending emotional nuance with visual flair.