Broadly I am a filmmaker whose work pulls from non-fiction filmmaking, dance, narrative production, emergent technologies, and performance modalities. My work is politically grounded and engages critically with complex themes such as systems of power, gender scripts, and the history of disease. My current research is born from a paradox that arises when working with the moving image: How can the tools of media production, which, in the Foucauldian sense, discipline human bodies, also act as tools of liberation? My strategies include collage, the erotic, humor, and camp.
ARTF 5020 - Analog Alternatives
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2024
Introduction to small gauge analog moving image formats and technologies with a focus on process and experimentation through hands-on exploration and demonstrations. This process-oriented class will utilize DIY methods and Alternative Process Photography approaches to work creatively with silver based holographic mediums. Students will create moving image works with Super 8mm and 16mm film while exploring the implications and possibilities of working with these mediums within our current digital paradigm. Same as CINE 4020.
ARTF 5040 - Advanced Analog Alchemy
Teaching Assistant
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Fall 2019
Investigating, developing, and re-interpreting historical approaches and processes involved in the creation of Analog motion picture works. Students will work with Analog mediums in alternative modes and unestablished ways and develop their personal process towards the goal of producing a unique moving image work to be presented in a final analog format for exhibition. Same as CINE 4040.
CINE 2000 - Moving Image Foundations I
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Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2024
Introduces students to basic image making technology, aesthetics and methods. Fundamentals of film/video production in Super 8mm film, Digital ProRes 422 and other analog and digital image making, editing and management formats. May emphasize personal, experimental or narrative approaches with individual exercises, according to instructor. Basic competencies include composition, lighting, basic audio, basic editing, studio critique, file management, web upload, etc. Formerly FILM 2000.
CINE 2105 - Introduction to the Screenplay
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Spring 2022
Explores, through close reading and original student work, the form and structure of the screenplay. Students will learn to analyze structural and character elements of classic screenplays, and breaking down such elements as character, motivation, and arc. Students may learn some very basics of screenwriting form, develop a treatment, explore formal and technical issues, etc. Formerly FILM 2105.
CINE 3030 - Analog Alternatives
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Introduction to small gauge analog moving image formats and technologies with a focus on process and experimentation through hands-on exploration and demonstrations. This process-oriented class will utilize DIY methods and Alternative Process Photography approaches to work creatively with silver based holographic mediums. Students will create moving image works with Super 8mm and 16mm film while exploring the implications and possibilities of working with these mediums within our current digital paradigm. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Formerly FILM 3030.
CINE 3400 - Cinema Production I
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Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Exploration of creative cinema production through short production and post-production projects. A short final project will be required. Focuses on the tactics and strategies of independent cinema production, examining a variety of approaches to genre. Explores a range of film and digital technologies. Recommended prerequisites: CINE 2005 or 2105. Formerly FILM 3400.
CINE 3515 - Lights, Camera, Action
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
In this practical and technical lecture course, students will gain an understanding of a variety of models for creative use of camera, lighting, and sound equipment. A broad survey of production topics, including mise-en-scene, single-camera cinematography, multi-camera cinematography, cinematic lighting design, and sync-sound capture will be introduced/outlined in support of CINE 3400. Recommended prerequisites: CINE 2005 or 2105. Formerly FILM 3515.
CINE 3940 - Cinema Studies Internship
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Fall 2022
Provides students with professional internship experiences with film, video, new media production companies, governmental agencies, production units, audio recording studios and new media industries. Students will be responsible for securing their own internship position. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: CU GPA of at least 2.00 and upper-division standing and a 3.00 GPA as a BA or BFA Cinema Studies major. Formerly FILM 3940.
CINE 4020 - Analog Alternatives
Primary Instructor
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Fall 2024
Introduction to small gauge analog moving image formats and technologies with a focus on process and experimentation through hands-on exploration and demonstrations. This process-oriented class will utilize DIY methods and Alternative Process Photography approaches to work creatively with silver based holographic mediums. Students will create moving image works with Super 8mm and 16mm film while exploring the implications and possibilities of working with these mediums within our current digital paradigm. Same as ARTF 5020.
CINE 4040 - Advanced Analog Alchemy
Teaching Assistant
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Fall 2019
Investigating, developing, and re-interpreting historical approaches and processes involved in the creation of Analog motion picture works. Students will work with Analog mediums in alternative modes and unestablished ways and develop their personal process towards the goal of producing a unique moving image work to be presented in a final analog format for exhibition. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as ARTF 5040.
