Alumni

Shannon Fitzpatrick

Film Producer, Editor

 Shannon Fitzpatrick is a producer and editor working in documentary and fiction films. In addition to SOFTLY IN ALL DIRECTIONS, ...

Vanessa Pappas

TikTok Global, COO

 Vanessa was the Chief Operating Officer of TikTok globally, overseeing content, operations, marketing, and product teams for the video platform. ...

Urvashi Ajmara

Senior Strategist at Barbarian

 Urvashi is a seasoned strategist with a passion for social media, emerging trends, and compelling storytelling. With a diverse background ...

Naghmeh Abbasi

Filmmaker

 Naghmeh Abbasi is an artist and filmmaker who lives and works in Tehran and Montreal. She holds a Bachelor of Arts ...
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Artists in Residence

Benh Zeitlin

Filmmaker, Composer and Animator

Haile Gerima

Filmmaker and Professor of film

Mary Harron

Film Director

John Cameron Mitchell

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Our faculty brings real-world experience on the cutting edge of thought and creativity to the classroom, fostering a dynamic and demanding academic environment. Learn more about the Media Studies faculty.

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