The American Film Institute, Greater Los Angeles Area
The Conservatory at the American Film Institute identifies and serves future leaders in the art of motion pictures. With the mission of educating storytellers, we seek those who have stories to tell and whose language of choice is motion pictures.
This two-year Master of Fine Arts program provides training in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting.
At the AFI Conservatory, a dedicated group of working professionals from the film and television communities serve as mentors in a hands-on, production-based environment nurturing the talents of tomorrow's storytellers.
This two-year Master of Fine Arts program provides training in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting.
At the AFI Conservatory, a dedicated group of working professionals from the film and television communities serve as mentors in a hands-on, production-based environment nurturing the talents of tomorrow's storytellers.
The American Film Institute Alumni
Akiko Hitomi
writer, screenwriter, actress, film & TV
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 1984 — 1985
85, screenwriting
Andre Erickson
CEO at OCS Oil Company
Oil & Energy
Education
The American Film Institute 1997 — 2003
Masters Degree, Television and Film production
NOVIA University of Applied Sciences 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Television and Film production
NOVIA Univerity of Applied Sciences 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Vasa Övnings Skola 1990 — 1992
Matriculation Examination, Collage studys
Experience
OCS Oil Company January 2010 - Present
Indigo TV May 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Task Driven, Boating, Film Production, Organization, Building Relationships, Trade Shows, Sales, Final Cut Pro, Sailing, Motorcycle, Online Marketing, Business Development, Truck Driving, Video Production, Microsoft Word, Short Films, Photoshop, Cinematography, PowerPoint, Camera Operating, Web Development, Direct Sales, Video, Digital Marketing, Driving License, Technology, Film, Post Production, Computers, Web Design, Goal Oriented, Electronics, Public Speaking, Independent Thinking, Creativity, Commercials, Documentaries, Textile Design, Computer Hardware, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Software, Video Editing, Camera, HD Video, Graphic Design, Television, New Business Development, Maintenance & Repair, Producing
Angeles Gonzalez-Sinde
Escribo novelas, guiones, dirijo
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 1993 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 1991 — 1992
Master en Escritura Cinematográfica, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1983 — 1988
Filología Clásica
Liceo Italiano
Experience
Profesional independiente January 1993 - Present
Gobierno de España April 2009 - December 2011
Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España December 2006 - April 2009
ALMA, Autores Literarios de Medios Audiovisuales December 1999 - November 2001
Alfaguara, Taurus, Aguilar 1989 - 1991
Betsy Ångerman-Engström
Production Designer
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1993 — 1994
Production Design
Experience
Self-employed 1994 - Present
Skills
Film, Comedy, Feature Films, Cinematography, Film Production, Character Animation, Lifestyle, Independent Film, Drama, Commercials, Set Design, Pre-production
Catherine Goldschmidt
Freelance Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 2007 — 2009
MFA, Cinematography
Wesleyan University 2001 — 2005
BA, Film Studies
FAMU
Experience
WPA Worldwide Production Agency April 2015 - Present
Freelance 2005 - Present
Skills
Television, Music Videos, Producing, Documentaries, Final Draft, Cinematography, Short Films, Film Production, Photography, 35mm, Camera, Film, Feature Films
Charlotte Eichhorn
Filmmaker
Media Production
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1980 — 1981
Experience
Self-employed 1978 - 2014
Skills
Cinematography, Documentaries, Directing, Camera Operating, about human rights/..., Media Production, Producing Documentaries, Photography, Film
Christian Bagger
Independent Motion Pictures and Film Professional
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 2005 — 2007
MFA, Directing
Experience
freelance 2005 - Present
Kunde & Co 1999 - 2005
Skills
Post Production, Film, Documentaries, Video, Camera, Storytelling, Television, Film Production, Screenwriting, Photography, Short Films, Feature Films, Commercials, Editing, Directing, Premiere, Music Videos
Dagmar Jordan
Independent Motion Pictures and Film Professional
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1998 — 1999
ma, directing
Kingston University, London
BA hons, Animation, Interactive Technology, Graphic Design
Experience
ModernNomads Director, Motion DesignerModernNomadsSenior DesignerRTL TelevisionFebruary 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Producing, Feature Films, Pre-production, Film Production, Documentaries, Short Films, Post Production
Daniel Kragh-Jacobsen
Film Director
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 2011 — 2013
MFA , Film Directing
Experience
New Land July 2014 - Present
Self-employed August 2011 - Present
David W. Smith
Fundraiser at Various Non Profit organizations
Fund-Raising
Education
Lancaster University 1975 — 1977
Diploma, Social Work
Lancaster University 1975 — 1977
Post Graduate Diploma, Social Work
The American Film Institute 1969 — 1971
Fellowship, Cinematography
University of Westminster 1966 — 1969
BA, Film Studies
University of Westminster Film School, London 1966 — 1969
Diploma; Distinction (BA Hons, Film Production; Qualification in Business Management
Preston Grammar School 1959 — 1966
8 "O" levels; 3 "A" levels, Physical Sciences
Preston Grammar School 1959 — 1966
GCSE "A" level, Physics, Chemistry, General Studies
St Andrew's Primary School 1953 — 1959
Experience
Various Non Profit organizations October 2012 - Present
Various Non Profit organizations March 2012 - October 2012
Freelance Consultancy & Training June 2011 - March 2012
Sheltered Housing Unit April 2011 - June 2011
Ministry of Justice July 2010 - April 2011
Feed The Children April 2007 - June 2010
Dementia Care March 2004 - April 2007
Freeelance May 1971 - August 2004
Hammerhead Television (Scotland) February 1988 - October 1992
Strathclyde Regional Council April 1978 - September 1987
Skills
Short Films, Volunteer Management, Video, Feature Films, Screenwriting, Probation, Voice Over, New Media, Theatre, Mental Health, Video Editing, Overseas Production, Dementia, Administration, Public Speaking, Videography, Aid Effectiveness, Film Production, Commercials, Non-profits, Creative Writing, System Administration, Directing, Lighting, Film, Fundraising, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Television, Documentaries, Computers, HD Video, Broadcast, Training, Nonprofits, Social Services, Drama, Business, Program Development, Courts, Photography, Acting, Producing, Healthcare, Elder Care, Camera Skills, Media Production, Research
David Warwick
Filmmaker
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 2010 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Directing
University of Southampton 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy, 1st class
Experience
Freelance 2012 - Present
Out for a Walk 2013 - 2015
American Film Institute 2010 - 2011
Portland Green September 2009 - July 2010
Freelance 2009 - 2010
Electric Sheep Magazine 2009 - 2010
The Location 2008 - 2009
Open Return 2007 - 2008
Eduard Bosch
TV and Film Director / Producer
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute 1991 — 1992
One year Master Program, Film Director
Universidad de Navarra 1983 — 1988
Bachelor in Journalism
Experience
EL TORO PICTURES July 2011 - Present
FICCION TV October 2009 - June 2010
MediaPro February 2009 - July 2009
VIDEOMEDIA May 2008 - October 2008
OVIDEO December 2007 - March 2008
ANTENA 3 FILMS April 2007 - November 2007
DIAGONAL TV August 2006 - December 2006
El Terrat de Produccions December 2005 - July 2006
SCARLATA P.C. September 2005 - November 2005
ELIAS QUEREJETA P.C. June 2002 - April 2005
Eduard Rodríguez
Assistant to Executive Housekeeper en Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla
Hospitality
Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education 2010 — 2011
Postgraduate, Hospitality Management
The American Film Institute 1991 — 1992
One year Master Program, Film Director
Universidad de Navarra 1983 — 1988
Licenciado, Ciencias de la Información
Experience
Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla June 2014 - Present
Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla January 2014 - Present
Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla August 2014 - October 2014
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona January 2012 - December 2013
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona November 2012 - November 2012
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona September 2012 - September 2012
Waldorf Astoria La Hacienda La Boticaria June 2011 - November 2011
Ficcion TV October 2009 - June 2010
Media Pro for TV3 February 2009 - July 2009
Video Media for TELECINCO May 2008 - October 2008
Hans Galesloot
Screenwriter, Drehbuchautor and novelist
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1981 — 1981
Screenwriting
Universiteit van Amsterdam 1974 — 1981
doctoral thesis, Sociology and political economy
San Francisco State University 1979 — 1980
Screenwriting
Vitus college Bussum 1973 — 1974
tennisreis 2014 Miramar Antalya
tennisreis 2014 Miramar Antalya
Experience
Novalis bv January 2012 - Present
Novalis Holding bv 1981 - October 2011
Novalis bv 1981 - 2011
Vevam January 1990 - October 2007
Talpa Media Holding 2005 - 2006
Netherlands Film Fund January 2001 - December 2005
Theorema Films January 2002 - December 2004
UItgeverij Meulenhoff-Arena January 2002 - January 2004
Egmond Film & Television bv February 2003 - August 2003
Endemol Deutschland GmbH February 1993 - May 2000
Skills
Film Production, Feature Films, Film, Editing, Screenwriting, Television
Hans Pfleiderer
Technical Consultant at Independent Broadcast and Media Consulting
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1997 — 1999
MA, Production Design
Technische Universität Berlin / Technical University Berlin 1987 — 1993
Master of Architecture (MArch), Multimedia
Kolleg St. Blasien 1978 — 1980
Abitur, Math, Physics and Arts
Experience
IBMC Berlin Technical ConsultantIndependent Broadcast and Media ConsultingSeptember 2015 - Present
ARRI June 2013 - Present
Arri Lighting Solutions May 2011 - Present
ARRI 2011 - 2015
Apollo Pictures July 2001 - April 2011
Pixel Liberation Front July 1999 - June 2001
Skills
3D, Video, Video Production, Post Production, Compositing, Lighting, Visual Effects, Broadcast Television, Short Films, Final Cut Pro, Television, Commercials, Maya, Camera, Broadcast, HD Video, Product Design, Film Production, Feature Films, Film, Animation
Jan Latussek
Realizador Audiovisual Freelance
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1999 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Producing, Beca concedida por LA CAIXA
Facultat de Ciencias de la Comunicación, BLANQUERNA 1995 — 1999
Licenciado, Comunicación Audiovisual
ASET, Feda Formación Empresarial Dual Alemana 1993 — 1995
Técnico de Gestión Empresarial para la Industria, Empresariales, La titulación obtenida es equivalente a un grado superior (diplomatura)
Experience
Applus IDIADA April 2009 - Present
GORILLA DIVISION May 2009 - Present
RACC June 2013 - June 2014
Gorilla Division May 2009 - 2014
Vans / LONGBOARD FESTIVAL SALINAS March 2005 - 2014
Celofán audiovisual May 2013 - June 2013
GORILLA DIVISION June 2005 - June 2013
Ajuntament de Vilanova i La Geltrú 2013 - 2013
NEAPOLIS September 2012 - September 2012
Euro NCAP August 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Comedy, Películas, Social Media, Television, Online Marketing, videoclips, publicidad, Video, Producción audiovisual, Storytelling, creatividad, Realización, Redes sociales, proactividad, Branded Content, Publicidad, Advertising, Vídeo, Short Films, Producción..., Film Production, Editing, Producción, Advertainment, Cortometrajes, Cámaras, Video Production, Creative Direction, direccion creativa, institucionales, Dirección creativa, Televisión, Film, Production, Camera, Edición, Marketing en Internet, guion
Jaume Mateu Adrover
Film & TV
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1990 — 1993
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Cinematography
Instituto Oficial de Radio y Televisión Española (IORTVE) 1984 — 1987
FP-II - Realización de Programas
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 1982 — 1987
Llicenciat en Ciències de la Informació, Periodisme
Jesper Waldvogel Rasmussen
Writer/Producer
Media Production
Education
American Film Institute 1998 — 2000
Producer, Producing Program
Københavns Universitet 1991 — 1994
English, Film & Media
Rødkilde Gymnasium 1986 — 1989
Gymnasium (Sr. Highschool) Diploma
Experience
Colbyco - Oil & Entertainment Head WriterNordisk Film - "2900 Happiness"February 2007 - January 2008
Danmarks Radio August 2006 - February 2007
Ghost A/S November 2001 - February 2007
Red Wagon Productions 1999 - 2001
TV3 - Viasat A/S 1995 - 2000
Aller Press A/S August 1994 - June 1997
John Toda
Director, Film maker, Dop, Photographer presso LuxFilm Factory
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Institute of Photographic Sciences 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fotografia
The American Film Institute 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Cinematografia e produzione film/video
Experience
LuxFilm Factory 1992 - Present
Discovery Channel 2002 - 2006
Blue Planet Network 1998 - 2006
Skills
Lighting Control, Photography, Digital Cameras, Canon Cameras, Steadicam, Film Editing, Underwater Video, Film Production, Cinematography, Video Camera
Jorge Tuca
Director Desarrollo Proyectos en TeleCinco Cinema
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute
Universitat de Barcelona
Experience
TeleCinco Cinema Director de Adquisiciones y DesarrolloFilmax2000 - 2007
CNN+, CUATRO, SOGECABLE 1990 - 2000
Juan Pita
Co Founder and CEO at IdeasMeetCapital
Financial Services
Education
IE Business School 2005 — 2006
Executive MBA
The American Film Institute
Film and Television Production
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
British Council School
Experience
PRUSLAND April 2008 - December 2012
Decontrabando P.A SL March 2004 - April 2009
Touron January 2001 - 2008
Media Business School February 2000 - January 2004
BRB Internacional March 1995 - October 1999
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Training, Business Strategy, New Media, Marketing, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Management, Brand Awareness, Television, Spanish, Online Business..., Problem Solving, Video, E-commerce, Leadership, Social Media, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, Film, Troubleshooting, New Business Development, Strategy
Karin Limmroth
Owner, Euroshoots
Media Production
Education
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General
The American Film Institute Conservatory
Production Design
Experience
Euroshoots January 1992 - Present
Skills
Production Management, Camera, Film Production, Location Based Services, Web Video, Music Videos, Broadcast Television, Video Production, Reality TV, Outside Broadcast, Commercials, HD Video, Documentaries, Lighting Design, Multimedia, Entertainment, Photography
Kelle-Marie Garner
Company Director at Blue Cherry Jam Limited & Lemon Jelly Arts Limited
Performing Arts
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 2003 — 2003
acting for screen
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 1999 — 2002
Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre and Acting
Oadby Beauchamp College 1995 — 1999
GCSE & A'levels
Experience
Blue Cherry Jam Limited October 2013 - Present
Lemon Jelly Arts Limited June 2007 - Present
Skills
Fundraising, New Business Development, Social Media, Corporate Events, Jelly, Acting, Theatre, Training, Event Planning, Performing Arts, Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Management, Drama, Public Relations, Festivals
Kim Magnusson
CEO / producer at Dansk Film Kompagni ApS.
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute 1991 — 1992
Øregaard Gymnasium 1981 — 1984
Experience
Dansk Film Kompagni ApS. February 2009 - Present
M&M Production A/S 1995 - Present
Nordisk Film Production A/S April 2003 - February 2009
Loris Lai
Director
Entertainment
Education
2007 — 2009
MFA, Directing
University of California, Los Angeles 2005 — 2007
The American Film Institute
Master; Philosophy and Letters Degree, Fine Arts; English
Skills
Lungometraggi, Televisione, Produzione video, Produzione..., Film, Video Production
Marco Barberi
Director of Photography S.C.S.
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute
Master's degree, Cinematography
Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich
Bachelor, Photography
Skills
Film
Michelle Frances
Freelance Writer at Clementina & Co Ltd
Broadcast Media
Education
The American Film Institute 1996 — 1998
MFA Film
Experience
Clementina & Co Ltd Development ProducerWall to Wall Media2008 - 2010
Company Pictures 2007 - 2008
Company Pictures 2006 - 2007
Talkback Thames 2002 - 2005
BlackJack Productions 2001 - 2001
BlackJack Productions 2000 - 2001
Skills
Documentaries, Producing
Olivier van der Zee
Director & Editor
Media Production
Education
American FIlm Institute 1997 — 1999
Master, Directing
1992 — 1996
Bachelor, Directing documentary
Experience
Freelance November 2014 - Present
D4D May 2011 - June 2013
Freelance 2001 - 2011
Skills
Television Production, Documentaries, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Short Films, Documentary, Video Editing, Video, Final Cut Studio, Film, Television, Camera
Peter Carpentier
Independent Media Production Professional
Media Production
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1980 — 1981
Nederlandse Film & TV Academie
Experience
Achilles Film 2011 - 2012
FERA 2000 - 2010
Dream Productions 1999 - 1999
Skills
Film Production, Directing, Screenwriting, Short Films, Video, Camera, Feature Films, Documentaries, Media Production, Acting, Television, Commercials, Screenwriter, Film
Peter Gornstein
Cinematic Director at IoInteractive
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 2005 — 2007
MFA, Directing
CCA 1990 — 1995
BA, Illustration
Experience
Io-Interactive January 2015 - Present
Crytek 2011 - October 2014
Peter Gornstein January 2008 - December 2008
IO Interactive 2002 - 2007
Sony Pictures Entertainment May 1995 - December 1998
Skills
Film, Video Editing, Game Art, Animation, Video Games, Video, Television, Texture Painting, Commercials, Creative Direction, Cinematography, Computer Games, Film Production, Mudbox, Art Direction, Matte Painting, Post Production, Short Films, Game Design, Conceptual Art, Zbrush, Feature Films, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Video Production, Music Videos, Final Cut Pro, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Documentaries, Environment Art, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Low Poly Modeling, 3D, Art, Maya, Storytelling, Game Development, Mentoring, UV mapping, Xbox 360, After Effects, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Photoshop, PS3, Texturing, Screenwriting, 3D Studio Max
Peter Indergand
Director of Photography scs
Entertainment
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 1981 — 1982
Cinematograpy
University of Zurich 1979 — 1981
Art History / English Literature
Experience
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft 2011 - Present
Self-employed 1989 - Present
Skills
Cinematography, Video, Producing, Short Films, Documentaries, Video Editing, Film, Television, Film Production, Video Production, Commercials, Post Production, Camera, HD Video, Feature Films
Theo Bierkens
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory
Cinematography
Skills
Documentaries, Camera Operation, HD Video, Lighting, Arri Alexa, Short Films, Producing, Independent Film, Music Videos, Feature Films, Post Production, Cinematography, Color Grading, Film, Digital Cinema, Camera Operating, 35mm, Visual Effects, Video, Television, Screenwriting, Commercials, Camera
Thomas Wartmann
CEO at Filmquadrat.Dok
Media Production
Education
The American Film Institute 1975 — 1977
Directing
Documentary Campus
Tim De Ridder
programmaker/zaakvoerder at Nieveranst
Broadcast Media
Education
American Film Institute 2000 — 2002
MFA, Directing Film
RITS 1995 — 1999
Meester Audiovisuele Kunsten Optie Film, Film
OLVC Antwerpen 1983 — 1995
Humaniora
Experience
Nieveranst May 2013 - Present
freelance January 2009 - Present
BlazHoffski productions 2010 - 2011
Eyeworks 2004 - 2007
None 1996 - 2002
Skills
Reality, Documentaries, Documentary, Multimedia, Producing, DV, Storytelling, Video Editing, Broadcast, Entertainment, Broadcast Television, Shooting, Film, Premiere, Television, Avid, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Editing
Vera Freitag Perucchi
Video Producer at UBStv, videos & events
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 2008 — 2008
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Professional Screenwriting Program UCLA
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Motion Picture and TV
Experience
UBStv, videos & events April 2013 - Present
Freitag Films 2010 - Present
Skills
Avid Media Composer, Broadcast, Final Cut Pro, New Media, Web Video, Cinematography, Theatre, Videography, Reality, Multimedia, Camera, Post Production, Avid, Production Managment, Voice Over, Pre-production, Media Production, Documentaries, Video Production, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Screenwriting, Film Editing, Television, Commercial Photography, Music Videos, Creative Writing, Short Films, Camera Operating, Editing, Video, Final Draft, Storytelling, Video Editing, Independent Film, Creative Direction, Premiere, Film, Producing, HD Video, Film Production, Commercials, Broadcast Television, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Directing, Scripting, Entertainment, Digital Video, Final Cut Studio
dimitris theodoropoulos
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Cinematography
Experience
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki September 2006 - Present
Film Industry January 1993 - Present
Skills
Post Production, Short Films, Pre-production, Video Production, Film, Video, Music Videos, Photography, Video Editing, Lighting, Directing, Film Production, Multimedia, Camera Operating, Editing, Feature Films, HD Video, Independent Film, 35mm, Television, Camera, Cinematography, Commercials, Screenwriting, Documentaries, Videography, Digital Video, Producing
pilar revuelta bravo
set decorator en a monster calls APACHES
Telecommunications
Education
The American Film Institute 1991 — 1993
Production Designer, Production Designer
Experience
Babieka May 2015 - Present
A MONSTER CALLS- director J.BAYONA. APACHES July 2014 - Present
ronald geerts
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Research
Education
Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) 1986 — 1987
Diplôme d'études apprfondies, Etudes théâtrales et cinématographiques
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 1980 — 1984
Licentiaat, Germaanse talen
NaRaFI 1977 — 1980
Cinematography
The American Film Institute 1979 — 1979
Screenwriting
Experience
Vrije Universiteit Brussel Chargé de coursUniversité Libre de Bruxelles1988 - Present
Universiteit Antwerpen 2003 - 2015
Skills
English, Lecturing, Teaching, Literature, Qualitative Research, University Teaching, Academic Writing, Film Studies