ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Chris Cassidy '89

-Chris Cassidy '89 is in the news for working on a documentary film about the science, art, and impact of digital media. Entitled "Side by Side", the film features Keanu Reeves, Steven Soderbergh, James Cameron, George Lucas, and Martin Scorcese. Cassidy acted as Director of Photography for the film.


Former midfielder Chris Cassidy '89 (left) is pictured with the crew of "Side by Side" and Keanu Reeves in Burbank, CA.

The film made its World Premier on 2/5/12 and also recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

You can see more pictures of Chris in action here: http://sidebysidethemovie.com/press/


Photography director Chris Cassidy '89 (second from the right) in action with Keanu Reeves (right) on the set of "Side by Side" in Hollwood, CA.

You can see the official trailer for "Side by Side" here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1212324/videogallery/primary_title-tt2014338


Chris Cassidy '89 (left) pictured with crew and cast from "Side by Side" on set in Poland. The documentary was filmed in Europe, America, and North Africa.


-StonyBrook.edu covered Chris Cassidy '89 working with fellow football alum Chris Lopata '92, who also premiered a film in April at the Tribeca Film Festival. Cassidy directed photography for one of Lopata's short films: http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/features-lopata.shtml


Chris Cassidy '89 (left) filming "Side by Side" on location in Marrakech, Morocco with producer Justin Szlasa and director Chris Keneally.

In addition to lacrosse, Cassidy was a standout linebacker for SB Football for four seasons.

You can also find a listing of Cassidy's work at IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1212324/


-Beth Carter of Wired reviewed "Side by Side", and you can find some of Cassidy's photographic work here: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/04/side-by-side/


Chris Cassidy '89 (left) is pictured in Northern California with the crew and Keanu Reeves. Click on the image to enlarge.