Andrew Kenneth Gay

Andrew Kenneth Gay is the Dean of the School of Arts & Communication and Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, and a tenured Professor of Digital Cinema. He teaches storytelling, career development, and film production management. His professional experience includes roles as a freelance production coordinator, manager, and assistant director for companies like Red Bull, Discovery, and Disney. He also serves on multiple industry boards, including the University Film & Video Association and EDIT Media’s Teaching Committee.

• Education:
• MFA in Entrepreneurial Digital Cinema, University of Central Florida, 2010
• BFA in Film Production, University of Central Florida, 2006
• BA in English & Philosophy/Religion, Flagler College, 2003

His research and professional focus revolves around integrating industry实践经验 into academia, media equity, and interdisciplinary storytelling. He has directed, produced, and written for both documentary and fictional media. Awards highlight his teaching excellence, notably the 2022 national recognition from the University Film & Video Association.

Awards:

• SOU’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2021)
• National Award for Teaching Excellence (2022)

Advising & Grants: No explicit grants listed; his advisory roles include board memberships in Film Southern Oregon, Oregon Media Production Association, and Ashland Independent Film Festival programming.