Andy Wolk

Andy Wolk serves as an Adjunct Professor in The John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama, leveraging his three-decade career as an award-winning director across film, television, and theater.

His academic background includes:

• MFA from Carnegie Mellon University (Shubert and Heinz Fellow)
• BA from the University of Pennsylvania (Thouron Scholar)

Wolk specializes in dramatic storytelling with emphasis on character-driven narratives, directing landmark projects like HBO's Criminal Justice and Emmy-winning episodes of The Practice and Damages. His methodology integrates classical theater techniques with contemporary screen directing.

Recent creative output demonstrates sustained relevance, including episodes of Station 19 and Seal Team, culminating in the 2024 Shakespearean film Rough Magic: Exit Shakespeare which bridges historical text with modern cinematic language.

Key honors recognize both artistic and educational impact:

• Writers Guild Award for Natica Jackson
• Humanitas Award for The Practice
• Best Cable Movie of the Year for Criminal Justice
• Thouron Scholarship and Carnegie Mellon fellowships

As an educator, Wolk has shaped curricula at AFI, Sundance Institute, and UPenn while mentoring emerging directors through practical workshops. Current initiatives include Shakespearean labs at CSC NYC exploring The Tempest's theatrical possibilities.