On November 25, 2022, Associate Professor Dong Hoon Kim taught a masterclass at the University Institution of Spanish Cinema of the University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain. Professor Kim was invited to deliver a lecture on North Korean cinema as a part of “Reflexiones sobre la cultura asiática” (“Reflections on Asian Culture”), a special film studies course funded by Eurasian Foundation from Asia.
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If you stop by the CINE Equipment Room in Knight Library, you might run into our Lead Equipment Room Monitor, Tom Farrenkopf, class of ’23. As a CINE major with a minor in sociology, Tom is making the most of their senior year working in the department and conducting research as a McNair Scholar!
Fun fact: Peter Alilunas is a Cinema Studies assoc. professor, an assoc. department head, a recipient of the 2017 UO Ersted Award for Specialized Pedagogy—and he is a UO alum!
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Cinema Studies is grateful for the talented team of students who work in the department and are a valuable part of the CINE community! Meet Jasmin “JJ” Johnson @gojjgojj, CINE class of ’24, who is working in the CINE office this year and is excited to share what she’s learned about the department and what it has to offer.
Cinema Studies Associate Professor Michael Aronson received a Thomas F. Herman Award for Specialized Pedagogy, which recognizes expertise in a specific area of teaching. Aronson is one of seven faculty members to receive a 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.
“Putting together the time and resources to teach collaboratively can be a real challenge, and so it is extremely gratifying for this type of shared work to be recognized by the award committee and the university.” –Michael Aronson
“See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture”
Erin Hanna, associate professor of cinema studies at the University of Oregon, was interviewed for See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture, which came out on September 6th. See You At San Diego is a comprehensive chronicle of Comic-Con International and modern geekdom itself as told through countless intimate, hilarious, and often-thought provoking stories by nearly fifty of the most integral members of today’s convention and fandom community.
Hanna’s research explores the intersection of media industries and fans, with a particular emphasis on in-person media events, film and television promotion, and historical fan communities.
Erin Hanna, associate professor of cinema studies at the University of Oregon, provides expert commentary in The Washington Post article: “Streaming TV is having an existential crisis, and viewers can tell.”
Connell’s video will be part of the global broadcast of World Athletics Championships events!From The Oregonian: With track and field events, Connell says, “It’s a very simple concept. It’s how far can you go, how high can you go, and how fast can someone go.” In his video, Connell was able to emphasize the speed, the height, and balance the branding guidelines with his own concept, as he says. “All the events are inherently cinematic.” Continue reading “Congrats Cinema Studies Major Quinn Connell”
University of Oregon Cinema Studies alumni Brad Burke (2015), Claire Haines (2015), Bronwyn Thomas (2020), and Minjoo Jang (2021) have a feature film getting its World Premiere at the Merced Queer Film Festival in Merced, California on May 21st. Their film,The Last Day of Retrograde, is nominated for 6 awards at the event, including Best Feature, Best Comedy Feature, Best Director, Best Female Identifying Performer (two nominations), and Best Male Identifying Performer. The film has already won Best Queer Feature at the Bright International Film Festival during a private screening with festival judges.
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“From the beginning, it’s been about bringing together all the hip-hop arts: MCs, DJs, beatmakers, bgirls and bboys, and live graffiti painting. In a very authentic way, these events are incredibly inclusive.”
––André Sirois, senior instructor and multimedia supervisor with the Department of Cinema Studies and School of Music and Dance
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