Background
Columbus, John Curtis was born on May 2, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of John Broas and Georgia Viannah (Hogan) Columbus.
Columbus, John Curtis was born on May 2, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of John Broas and Georgia Viannah (Hogan) Columbus.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Hartford, 1969. Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University, 1975.
Independent filmmaker, West Orange, New Jersey, since 1968;
assistant professor film, arts and humanities, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey, 1975-1980;
program director, Wildcliff Museum, New Rochelle, New York, 1980-1981;
executive director, Fairlawn (New Jersey) Cultural Center, 1981;
founder, executive director, Edison-Black Maria Film Festival Edison National History, since 1981. Adjunct associate professor University of the Arts, Philadelphia, since 1982. Consultant Medgar Evers Community College Film, 1974-1975, Edison Papers Project, Rutgers University, 1985-1987.
Consultant cinematographer The Americana Trail Film DeLavarre Prodns., 1975-1976. Chief Executive officer Media Arts Consortium, since 1990.
Trustee Friends of the Edison National History Site, since 1984. Founder, board directors Atlantic Film Society. Panelist, juror Film and Arts Forums, since 1985.
Board directors International Film Seminars, since 1991. Member Morris County Freewheelers Association, since 1991.
Married Ellen Winifred Caddoo, June 21, 1969. Children: Erin, Gillian.