Lance Hammer
Lance Hammer is an American independent filmmaker. Most known for his debut feature film Ballast (2008).
Career
His first film, Ballast, premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival where he won the US Dramatic Directing Award.[1] Ballast was nominated for six Independent Spirit Awards and four Gotham Independent Film Awards.[2][3] Hammer won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director.[4]
After an 18-year long hiatus, Hammer returned with Queen at Sea (2026), which deals with dementia, and stars Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026; it was nominated for the Golden Bear, winning the Silver Bear Jury Prize and the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for both Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall.[5][6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Issaquena | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2008 | Ballast | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2026 | Queen at Sea | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Other credits
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Batman Forever | Computer graphics city designer |
| 1997 | Batman & Robin | Digital design associate |
| 1998 | Practical Magic | Visual effects art director |
| 2001 | The Man Who Wasn't There | Assistant art director |
Accolades
| Ceremony | Award | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76th Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear Jury Prize | Queen at Sea | Won | [7] |
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2008 Sundance Film Festival Announces Awards" (PDF). 2008-01-26. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-06-25.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Ballast' tops Gotham indie award noms". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hayes, Dade (2008-10-20). "'Ballast' leads the pack at Gothams". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Itzkoff, Compiled by Dave (2008-12-03). "Gotham Award Winners". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Queen at Sea". berlinale.de. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lodge, Guy (21 February 2026). "Berlin Film Festival: İlker Çatak's 'Yellow Letters' Wins Golden Bear for Best Film (Full List of Winners)". Variety. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Berlin International Film Festival reveals 2026 awards winners". British Cinematographer. February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
External links
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