American University (AU) School of Communication (SOC) faculty will be attending the 72nd annual University Film & Video Association (UFVA) conference from July 23-26, 2018. This conference focuses on encouraging film and video production at universities, furthering the development of motion picture or television media, and sharing new ideas in various aspects of film and video. 

Leena Jayaswal

University Professor

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Panelist: Navigating the Academic Hiring Process (UFVA Mentorship Program Workshop) (1:45 pm on July 23, 2018. Milton 84).

Caty Borum-Chattoo @CatyBC

Executive in Residence and Director of the Center for Social Media

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Panelist: A Policy Audience Response to the Homestretch PBS Documentary Using a Synchronous Audience Viewing Platform (10:45 am on July 23, 2018. Location TBD).

Presenter: American Realities on Public Television: Analysis of the Independent Television Service's Documentaries, 2007-2016 (11:15 am on July 23, 2018. Location TBD).

Presenter: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Investigate Diversity Challenges in the Documentary Field: Focus on the Center for Documentary Studies Documentary Diversity Fellowship (9:00 am on July 26, 2018. Location TBD).

Patricia Aufderheide @paufder

University Professor

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Panelist: Is That Fair Use? You Be the Judge! (9:30 am on July 25, 2018. Location TBD).

Panelist: Is Public TV Still Important for Documentary Filmmakers? (1:45 pm on July 25, 2018. Location TBD).

Emily Crawford

MFA Student 

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Respondent: Screening of “Take it Outside” (1:45 pm on July 23, 2018. Milton 171).

Presenter: Crash Symbols (11:15 am on July 25, 2018. CCSU 302).

Panelist: Cut-Scenes & POV Shots: The Evolving Relationship Between Digital Games and Film (10:45 am on July 25, 2018. Location TBD).