Kissel, Laura K.

Professor

I am an Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker. My media work explores social/cultural landscapes, the representation of history, and the use of orphan films.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Art
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Creative activity
Countries
China, Dominican Republic, Philippines
Description
I have produced and shot media production projects in the above countries. Two were independent projects and one project was for the University of Georgia's program in International Agriculture.
Institution/Entity
China: Fulbright Fellowship Philippines: University of Georgia DR: independent producer
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
documentary, media, video, film, film and media archival research
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Personal Focus Areas
documentary media production

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1991 Ithaca College B.S. Cinema and Photography
08/1994 - 08/1999 Northwestern University Evanston, IL MFA Radio-TV-Film

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
08/1999 Membership University Film and Video Association
01/2012 Membership International Documentary Association

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1994 - 1996 Graduate Assistantship, Northwestern University
08/2009 - 07/2010 Area Coordinator, Media Arts Program University of South Carolina
06/2010 - Present Director, Film and Media Studies Program University of South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2006 Award MacDowell Colony Fellow The MacDowell Colony
2007 Award South Carolina Media Arts Fellow South Carolina Arts Commission
2018 Award Distinguished Research Service Award Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2009 Fellowship Fulbright Scholar Fulbright Foundation
2011 Honor Robert Flaherty Documentary Film Seminar International Film Seminars
2012 Honor Robert Flaherty Documentary Film Seminar in China International Film Seminars and Fudan University
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Major Equipment

  • (Not Shared) Sony XD Cam EX1 - high definition video camera
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