Tiya Bolton, the keynote speaker for Visions 10, is a UNCW alumni and current PhD student at the University of Chicago. In this interview with Grace Meile, she discusses her research on black digital fandom, the imposter syndrome, and being a woman of color in the PhD program.
Marcella Caudill, a UNCW alumni and the Assistant Costume Designer on the set of Ozark Season 4, discusses her career influences and how to stand out in the film industry in this exciting interview! To hear more from Marcella, please attend the “Film Production During A Pandemic” panel at Visions 10 Film Festival & Conference.
Dylan Briese is a UNCW Film Studies Alumni with a minor in Digital Arts now working in Germany as a Social Media Producer. To hear more from Dylan, make sure to attend the “Film Production during a Pandemic“ Panel on March 28th!
Caleb Ward is a UNCW alumni who currently serves as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Development for Highland Film Group and the Avenue. In this interview with Abby Walker, he discusses the specifics of his job and how Los Angeles became an unlikely home to him.
Dustin Klein is a lighting designer and projectionist whose work has been featured at both the Red Rock Amphitheatre, Colorado and the Envision Festival, Costa Rica. In this interview with Taylor Clarkin, he discusses his career influences, his typical workday, and how he uses his talents to support racial justice.
Anna Roberts is a Visions Film Festival & Conference alumni whose passion for the business side of filmmaking has led her to become the Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Distribution at Nacelle Company. To hear more from her, check out Vision’s panel on “Law of the Land - Understanding Distribution & Sound Rights.”
In this interview with Vision’s Lead Animator, Jessica Perry, Graham Patterson discusses his career as a professional editor, making the move from North Carolina to New York, and how he got there. To hear more from Graham, please attend the panel, “Making the Cut - Careers in Editing.”
Kate Wise is a masters student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada as well as the Co-editor in Chief for the UBC film journal, Cinephile. In this interview with Erin Lyon, Vision’s Assistant Managing Director and Operations Director, she talks about her past experiences with Visions, K-pop, and writing her master’s thesis. To hear more from her, please head to the visionary panel, “Film Matters & Getting Your Film Scholarship Published” on March 24th.
In this interview with Vision’s social media coordinator, Chenita White, Roxy Simons discusses her career as a staff writer for kid’s TV and animation as well as her comedic inspirations. To hear more from her, please attend the panels, “Craft, Artistry and Technology - Careers in Animation” and “How Does Diversity and Inclusion Make Storytelling Better?” on March 25th and 26th!
Lizzie Bankowski, a UNCW alumni and filmmaker, talks about her environmentally-focused documentaries, “Dead in the Water” and “Lynnhaven” in this delightful interview with Taylor Clarkin, Visions Hospitality & Outreach Assistant. To learn more from Lizzie, head to the “Producing for Impact - Social Justice Documentary Filmmaking” visionary panel on March 28th!
Gabby Sumney is a UNCW alumni and affiliated faculty member in the Digital Filmmaking department at Lesley University in Massachusetts. In this interview with Samuel Farance, they discuss their work in non-fiction experimental filmmaking and the challenges of this career. To hear more from them, check out the panel, “Academic Pathways- Teaching in Film.”
Kevin Smith is a UNCW alumni who currently works as a First Team Production Assistant on the television show The Walking Dead (2010–Present). In this interview with Erin Lyon, he discusses his work across various departments and how to get a job in the film industry. Check out our “Film Production During A Pandemic” panel to hear more from him!
Brooks is a UNCW Film and Communications Studies alumni as well as a Visions alumni. He lives in Atlanta, GA working as an Associate Editor in media production for the non-profit, CARE. In this interview with Jocelyn Ratti, Vision’s Development Assistant, he discusses...
Michael Skanes is an Alumni from UNCW who currently works as a Senior Producer for HBO. The duties of his job include: editing trailers for their original content as well as managing and mentoring a team of producers. In this interview with Erin Lyon, he discusses how to stand out in the world of editing, the challenges he has faced, and the disconnect between edited trailers and what they’re representing. To hear more from Michael, check out our “How Does Diversity and Inclusion Make Storytelling Better?” panel.
Miranda Sprouse is an Editorial Assistant for J & J Editorial. In this interview with Morgan Edwards, she discusses what it's like to intern for Film Matters Magazine and Intellect Books and other aspects of her undergraduate career. Be sure to check out our “Film Matters & Getting Your Film Scholarship Published” panel to hear more from her!
Valentina Hueck, a 2020 graduate from Pratt Institute, discusses writing and directing her film, “Pulsing orange, skinny youth,” in this interview with Brielle Barozzini. To watch Valentina’s film at the festival, check out film blocks 3A and 3B!
Drew Meinecke is a sophomore at the University of Michigan and the author of “The Paradise Theater (1941-1951): African American Movie Palaces and the 1943 Racial Uprising in Detroit.” In this interview with Grace Meile, he discusses his research processes and his upcoming projects.
Sebastian Marcano-Perez is a 3rd-year student at the University of Central Florida and the creator of the experimental film, “In the Eye of the Beholder.” In this interview with Grace Meile, he discusses his filmmaking process and where his love of experimental film stems from.
Tiffany Albright is a filmmaker, producer, and director. In this interview with Erin Lyon, she discusses her career in film and how to pursue a career in screenwriting.
UNCW students, Tate Shockley and Trevor Werb, meet with Grace Meile in this interview to discuss their music video, “Mature Playdate,” which will be featured at Visions Film Festival & Conference during Blocks 5a and 5b. Be sure to check it out!
Sreyasi Das is a Senior Lighting and Look Development Artist at Sony Pictures-Imageworks. In this interview with Lexy Krumm, she discusses her career and what led her to it. To hear more from Sreyasi, check out our visionary panel, “Craft, Artistry and Technology - Careers in Animation.”
Oliver Mellan is a video director and creative producer based in Oakland, California. Oliver explores the areas of visual storytelling and production innovation through design thinking and a fun approach to life. In this eloquent interview with Rifka Roth, he discusses his personal connection to water and offers his insights into producing and directing.
Rika Bhakta is a Development Assistant at Genre Arts. In this interview with Chenita White, she talks about the importance of on-screen representation and what she’s looking forward to at Visions 10!
Andy Myers discusses the intersection of activism, filmmaking, and distribution in this riveting interview with Taylor Clarkin, Vision’s Hospitality & Outreach Assistant. To learn more about Andy and how you can support social justice through film, please attend the visionary panel, “Producing for Impact - Social Justice Documentary Filmmaking.”
Hillary Pierce is a documentary filmmaker living out in Austin, Texas. Her projects focus on such topics as conservation, immigration, and social justice. In this interview with Grace Meile, she discusses her career and how to stand out in the world of documentary filmmaking.
May Rogers is a music coordinator living in Los Angeles who graduated from UNCW (bachelor’s) and UCLA (master’s). In this interview with Grace Meile, she discusses her work and the highlights of her career.
Carl Alexander is a UNCW student and the author of “How the 2011 film Zenne Dancer fits into queer Turkish cinema.” In this interview with Grace Meile, he discusses his personal connection to this topic and the similarities between LGBTQ+ representation in the U.S. and Turkey.
Luqi Zhao is an Editing Fellow at the American Film Institute. In this interview with Morgan Edwards, she talks about her experiences at the AFI Conservatory and how it has impacted her editing career.
Born in Johor, Malaysia, Radheya Jegatheva now attends Curtin University in Perth, Australia and is an Oscar qualified and AACTA nominated filmmaker. In this interview with Taylor Clarkin, he discusses his creative process, writing the soundtrack for his film, “The Quiet,” and so much more!
