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Alumni Screening Showcase

We are looking forward to the DFP Alumni Showcase screening of We Are, Because We Were, directed by Rodney Wilds (MFA ’23) on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the ZSR Auditorium.  This 40-minute film takes viewers on a journey through the Winston-Salem African American […]


DFP & Computer Science Faculty Collaborate on AI Workshop

How AI is Changing the Documentary Film Process was the topic of a Lunch and Learn for students in the Documentary Film Program.  Professor of Practice Chris Sheridan and Assistant Professor in Computer Science William Cochran co-led the presentation with help from DFP Professor Cara […]


Chicago Humanities Festival Celebrates Hoop Dreams Anniversary

Another impactful event recently took place in Chicago to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hoop Dreams, highlighting the film’s lasting influence. Often called “the great American documentary” by Roger Ebert, Hoop Dreams is widely regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed documentaries of all […]


Sheridan Participates in Culture in Sports Leadership Summit

Professor of Practice Chris Sheridan recently shared his industry expertise at the Culture in Sports Annual Leadership Summit. As a panelist at this year’s event, he contributed to a discussion on The Future of College Athletics as colleges, universities, athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and support […]


Bloom to Screen at Cucalorus!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Miller-Derstine (MFA ’23) and Allison Rieff (MFA ’23) on the official selection of their thesis film, Bloom, to the Cucalorus Film Festival! Bloom follows four birth workers and the expectant parents they advocate for and questions why a country that […]


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