Luke Gilford, 1986
Writers · January 1, 1986
Luke Gilford
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Luke Gilford is 40 years old, born January 1, 1986 in United States · Capricorn.
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Luke Gilford directs films that blend art, identity, and counterculture—from Prada–Jane Fonda shorts to his 2023 feature National Anthem, a queer-rodeo documentary-turned-narrative. Born in 1986 in the US, he's also shot music videos for Blood Orange, Troye Sivan, and Christina Aguilera, and published a monograph on America's International Gay Rodeo Association. Capricorn; life-path 8—the number of material mastery and visionary ambition [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Luke Gilford is a director, writer, and photographer whose work straddles fine art, fashion, and queer cultural documentation. Born January 1, 1986, in the US, he operates from bases in New York City and Los Angeles. His early directorial output included The Future of Flesh, a short film that showcased a Prada collection narrated by Jane Fonda, and Connected, which featured Pamela Anderson and Dree Hemingway. Beyond narrative, Gilford has directed music videos for Blood Orange, Troye Sivan, Christina Aguilera, and Kesha, and collaborated with Mercedes-Benz and Maison Martin Margiela on branded content. His monograph National Anthem: America's Queer Rodeo emerged as a photobook documenting America's queer rodeo community and the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA). In 2023, he made his feature film debut directing and co-writing National Anthem, a narrative adaptation of that monograph, which premiered at SXSW. As a screenwriter and director, Gilford's practice merges photography, documentary impulse, and cinematic storytelling. A Capricorn born in 1986, his life-path number is 8—associated with executive vision and material legacy [F1, enrichments].
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Trivia
- Gilford's feature debut National Anthem was inspired by his monograph of the same name documenting queer rodeo culture and IGRA members.
- He has directed music videos across multiple genres: electronic (Blood Orange), pop (Troye Sivan, Christina Aguilera, Kesha).
- His short film The Future of Flesh paired high fashion (Prada) with celebrity narration (Jane Fonda).
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Luke Gilford extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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- How old is Luke Gilford?
- Luke Gilford is 40 years old (born January 1, 1986).
- When is Luke Gilford's birthday?
- Luke Gilford was born on January 1, 1986.
- What is Luke Gilford's zodiac sign?
- Luke Gilford is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1986.
- What is Luke Gilford's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Luke Gilford was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Luke Gilford from?
- Luke Gilford is from United States.
- What does Luke Gilford do?
- Luke Gilford is a writer.
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