Alumni Lecture Series

Knowing story genres means that you’re thinking about your audience: is that important?  Writer Jule Selbo will examine how understanding story genres in screenplays, novels, plays and short stories can not only be empowering and make the writing fun, but helps you see where your work lives in the marketplace. Jule is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter, a playwright, and a professor whose books on character and genre are used in universities throughout the world. Hosted by Wayne Beach.

Daily creative practice can provide an outlet for expression, offer opportunities for personal growth, and lead to discovering your authentic creative voice. Join photographer Elizabeth Greenberg for this illustrated conversation as she shares work from her seven + years of photographing Imaginary Places. Hosted by Kari Wehrs.

“Through looking at bodies of work I have created over the past three decades I will explore the inextricability of these three dimensions of my life and how they influence each other and have shaped my career.” – Betsy Schneider

Shana and Robert ParkeHarrison will discuss their 31 years of collaborative practice, in conversation with Photography Program Chair Kari Wehrs. This discussion will take a look back at the ParkeHarrison's career, while giving insight into what's next for this dynamic duo.

Emmy®-winning cinematographer Natalie Kingston will discuss her creative process, sharing insights drawn from a diverse body of work that spans feature films, streaming series, documentaries, music videos, commercials and more. Natalie recently shot the acclaimed Apple TV+ series BLACK BIRD starring Taron Egerton, for which she was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography, making her the first woman in Emmy history to receive top honors in cinematography for shooting a work of fiction. In this conversation with Film Program Chair Wayne Beach and Film Production Manager Will Castellucci, she’ll discuss how she finds an approach that suits story and character.

In this Alumni lecture, photographer Jon Tobiasz will be discussing the development of his practice through the evolution of content and the abiding nature of process. 

Join Hope Hall for an inspiring journey through 25 years of documentary filmmaking and cinematography. From political arenas to personal narratives, discover the power of mindfulness in the creative process. Explore the implications for artists across all mediums and learn to navigate challenges with wisdom and purpose.

Emmy®-winning cinematographer Natalie Kingston will discuss her creative process, sharing insights drawn from a diverse body of work that spans feature films, streaming series, documentaries, music videos, commercials and more. Natalie recently shot the acclaimed Apple TV+ series BLACK BIRD starring Taron Egerton, for which she was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography, making her the first woman in Emmy history to receive top honors in cinematography for shooting a work of fiction. In this conversation with Film Program Chair Wayne Beach and Film Production Manager Will Castellucci, she’ll discuss how she finds an approach that suits story and character.