Amy Olk

Amy Olk is an Assistant Professor and Director of the LA Study Away Internship Program at Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. She holds an MFA in Film and Media Arts from Temple (2005) and received a Fulbright Scholarship for documentary work in Romania (2005-2006), focusing on children transitioning from state institutions to foster care. Her research interests include documentary filmmaking, media education, and cultural documentation through film.

• Education: MFA in Film and Media Arts, Temple University (2005)

Her creative work spans independent documentaries and TV series production, including roles as producer/camera operator for A&E, HGTV, and PBS. She has produced Sundance-featured films like Harmony (2012) and A Nuclear Family. Olk’s professional practice emphasizes merging academic rigor with industry experience through Temple’s LA Study Away Program, active since 2011.

Awards: Fulbright Scholarship (2005).

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisee listings provided. Her mentorship is embedded in program coordination and production collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates Temple’s LA Study Away Program, fostering industry connections in film and media production.