Steve McQueen
Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Director & Artist, Known for "12 Years a Slave" & "Widows"
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Steve McQueen Biography
Steve McQueen is a British filmmaker, artist, and director renowned for his powerful storytelling and unique visual artistry. Born in London, McQueen studied at the Chelsea College of Art and Design and later at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he developed his signature minimalist style. Initially gaining recognition as a visual artist, McQueen's early works focused on experimental film and video installations, earning him the prestigious Turner Prize, the highest award given to a British visual artist, in 1999 for his short film "Deadpan."
McQueen transitioned to feature filmmaking with "Hunger," a harrowing drama about the 1981 Irish hunger strike led by Bobby Sands. The film, known for its striking visuals and sparse dialogue, won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and established McQueen as a formidable director. He followed this success with "Shame," a bold exploration of addiction and isolation, starring Michael Fassbender, with whom he would frequently collaborate.
In 2013, McQueen achieved international acclaim with "12 Years a Slave," an unflinching depiction of American slavery based on the 1853 memoir of Solomon Northup. He won an Academy Award, BAFTA Award for Best Film, and Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, as a producer, and he also received the award for Best Director from the New York Film Critics Circle. McQueen is the first black filmmaker to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. Subsequent films are 2018's "Widows", a thriller about a group of women who vow to finish the heist their husbands died attempting, and 2024's "Blitz," an historical war drama starring Saoirse Ronan.
Beyond cinema, McQueen has continued to create thought-provoking art. His work often explores themes of race, identity, and resilience, blending his unique visual style with profound social commentary. In 2020, he directed the critically acclaimed anthology series "Small Axe," a collection of five films centered on the experiences of London’s West Indian community during the 1960s and 1980s.
McQueen's artwork has been showcased at some of the world's most prestigious venues and museums. Highlights include his participation in Documenta (1997, 2002), representing Great Britain at the 53rd Venice Biennale (2009), and multiple selections for the Biennale’s central pavilion. Solo exhibitions of his work have been held at the Art Institute of Chicago (2012), MoMA (2017), and Tate Modern (2020). Recent projects include YEAR 3 at Tate Britain (2019), Grenfell at the Serpentine Gallery (2023), and his 2024 installation Bass, co-commissioned by Dia and Schaulager Basel.
In 2014, TIME magazine included McQueen in its annual TIME 100 as one of the "Most Influential People in the World"; in 2016, he was granted the British Film Institute's highest honor, the BFI Fellowship. McQueen was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2002 and and elevated to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) nine years later for his contributions to visual arts. He was knighted in the 2020 New Year Honors list.
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Steve McQueen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Acting Speakers and Black Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Steve McQueen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and F. Gary Gray. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steve McQueen for an upcoming event.
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Director Steve McQueen Goes from Art House to Multiplex with Heist ...
I had to raise my game,” said Steve McQueen, the Oscar-winning British filmmaker behind 12 Years a Slave. “It's got to be like a roller coaster.”
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Director Steve McQueen says `Widows' not just a heist movie | Reuters
At first glance, Steve McQueen's latest film, "Widows", looks like a fast-paced heist movie, but the award-winning British director says he wanted his Chicago- set ...
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Steve McQueen and Viola Davis on Hollywood, Race and Power ...
CHICAGO — In Steve McQueen's first meeting with Viola Davis, two years ago at her home in a verdant neighborhood of Los Angeles, he told her the story of his ...
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How do I book Steve McQueen to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Steve McQueen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Steve McQueen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Steve McQueen or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Steve McQueen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Steve McQueen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Steve McQueen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Steve McQueen speak about?
Steve McQueen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Acting, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers and Entertainment. -
Who is the agent for Steve McQueen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Steve McQueen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Steve McQueen for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Steve McQueen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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