Dana Kupper

Dana Kupper is a Senior Lecturer at DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts, specializing in documentary cinematography. She is a professional filmmaker with extensive industry experience, including work with Kartemquin Films and as a Director of Photography on award-winning documentaries like 'Stevie' (Sundance 2003). Her teaching spans over 28 years, including roles at Columbia College and current full-time faculty status at DePaul.

• Advising and office hours are managed via D2L
• Production company co-owned with her husband produces educational and corporate content for Chicago Public Schools
• US State Department Arts Envoy (Saudi Arabia, recent)

Research interests focus on naturalistic documentary techniques, ethical storytelling, and visual narrative in non-fiction media. Teaches courses like Documentary Cinematography (DOC 352/452), Cinematography I (FILM 150), and Camera Workshop.

Recipient of Sundance accolades and associated with Kartemquin Films, a MacArthur Award-winning media organization. Active in both academic and professional filmmaking circles, blending industry expertise with pedagogy.