film director Posts - School of Media Studies https://newschoolmediastudies.org/tag/film-director/ The New School’s School of Media Studies provides a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum and programs that allow for highly personalized pathways of study in New York City. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:41:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://newschoolmediastudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/favicon-150x150.jpg film director Posts - School of Media Studies https://newschoolmediastudies.org/tag/film-director/ 32 32 Ernest Dickerson https://newschoolmediastudies.org/guest/ernest-dickerson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ernest-dickerson Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:41:50 +0000 https://newschoolmediastudies.org/?post_type=guest&p=1335 A renowned American filmmaker and cinematographer, Ernest Dickerson has mastered the art of “Writing with The Camera,” using visuals as a powerful storytelling tool. His groundbreaking work in both film and television has earned him a respected place in the industry. Known for his collaborations … Read More »

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]]> A renowned American filmmaker and cinematographer, Ernest Dickerson has mastered the art of “Writing with The Camera,” using visuals as a powerful storytelling tool. His groundbreaking work in both film and television has earned him a respected place in the industry. Known for his collaborations with Spike Lee and his distinctive visual style, Dickerson’s films often explore themes of identity, social justice, and human resilience. With a career spanning decades, his influence on storytelling through the lens is undeniable, continuing to inspire new generations of filmmakers.

Also a long-standing member of the Directors Guild of America and the ASC, Dickerson inspires as one of Hollywood’s leading creative minds and is bringing his expertise to the Dorothy Hirshon Artist-in-Residence hosted by the School of Media Studies from February 24-26, 2025.

https://event.newschool.edu/2025hirshonlectureseries

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]]> Sam Pollard https://newschoolmediastudies.org/guest/sam-pollard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sam-pollard Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:17:58 +0000 http://newschoolmediastudies.org/?post_type=guest&p=1060 Sam Pollard, the School of Media Studies’ 2021 Spring Hirshon Artist-in-Residence, hosted a public event featuring his work and engaged in a discussion with Michelle Materre, Director of the Media Management Program & Associate Professor of Media Studies and Film. He also held a master … Read More »

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]]> Sam Pollard, the School of Media Studies’ 2021 Spring Hirshon Artist-in-Residence, hosted a public event featuring his work and engaged in a discussion with Michelle Materre, Director of the Media Management Program & Associate Professor of Media Studies and Film. He also held a master class for Media Studies Students.

Sam Pollard is an accomplished feature film and television video editor, and documentary producer/director whose work spans almost thirty years. His most recent documentary, MLK/FBI was released this January to universal critical acclaim.

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]]> Sam Feder https://newschoolmediastudies.org/alumni/sam-feder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sam-feder Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:56:33 +0000 http://newschoolmediastudies.org/?post_type=alumni&p=959 The post Sam Feder appeared first on School of Media Studies.

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]]> John Waters https://newschoolmediastudies.org/guest/john-waters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-waters Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:13:09 +0000 http://newschoolmediastudies.org/?post_type=guest&p=474 John Samuel Waters Jr. is an American film director, screenwriter, author, actor, stand-up comedian, journalist, visual artist, and art collector, who rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films. Aside from filmmaking, John is also an accomplished writer, photographer and visual artist. He has published multiple collections … Read More »

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]]> John Samuel Waters Jr. is an American film director, screenwriter, author, actor, stand-up comedian, journalist, visual artist, and art collector, who rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films.

Aside from filmmaking, John is also an accomplished writer, photographer and visual artist. He has published multiple collections of his journalistic exploits, screenplays, ruminations and artwork. And his artwork exhibits regularly in galleries and museums around the world.

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