The Virgin Forest Project
Last summer (2015) I was awarded a Creative Renewal Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. My proposal, The Virgin Forest Project, has me visiting three Indiana virgin forests in all four … Continue reading
On the Ground in Kenya
Here’s my attempt to keep a (hopefully) daily update of things happening on my trip to Kenya to make narrative films for AMPATH. To learn more about why and how … Continue reading
Clowning Around
I spent this past spring break in Nevada shooting for local Indy artist Casey Roberts. Casey asked me several weeks ago if I would help him finish shooting a film he … Continue reading
My NCAA Final Four Installation: Stayin’ Alive
A few weeks ago I was approached by the Cultural Infusion Committee (David Lawrence, President and CEO of the Arts Council of Indianapolis; Keira Amstutz, President and CEO of Indiana … Continue reading
Paros, Greece
Last spring I was asked by Albert William, a colleague in my department at IUPUI, if I would like to co-teach a study abroad class in Greece with him this summer. Yeah, … Continue reading
HADITHI Stigma Films Update
I haven’t had much time to write lately because I have been busy virtually every waking moment this semester. Getting a grant means my already packed life somehow has to … Continue reading
Arcanum Research Airport Video
During this past semester I have been working closely with a graduate student of mine, Jiachi Liu, who wanted to do an independent study with me to learn some advanced After … Continue reading
Won New Frontiers Grant!
Today Indiana University announced the recipients of the New Frontiers in Arts and Humanities Grant. I am happy to say that we were among that group! I am delighted to … Continue reading
IUPUI Released Shahidi Article Today
App offers better way to present patients with information in a global health care setting Published: Dec. 15, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS — A media arts and science team … Continue reading
Final Back Space Shoot
On Sunday we had the final Back Space shoot, our 16th day of shooting. We needed a sunny day, so we held out until one landed on a weekend. We … Continue reading
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