Scott CUMMINGS (1977, USA) is a New York-based filmmaker. In 2004, he graduated as a film director from the California Institute of the Arts. He is known for his experimental short films. The Buffalo-born filmmaker edited It Felt Like Love, which was screened at the 2013 edition of IFFR. Cummings was named by Filmmaker Magazine as one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film in 2014.

Scott Cummings

An experimental exploration and celebration of the Juggalo subculture in Buffalo, New York.

IFFR 2015

Buffalo Juggalos, 

As Long As It Takes: Short

Buffalo Juggalos

Eliza Hittman

During a boring summer, the insecure teenager Lila focuses her attention on the older Sammy. Powerful debut about the difficulties of growing up.

During a boring summer, the insecure Lila focuses her attention on the older Sammy, who isn’t really interested in her at all. Powerful debut film about the difficulties of growing up, confusing emotions and budding sexuality in a phase of life that is sometimes overly romanticised.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

Scott Cummings

Filmography

Scott Cummings at IFFR

It Felt Like Love

Buffalo Juggalos