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