Emory Van Cleve

Emory Van Cleve is a Lecturer in Fine Arts at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in teaching introductory video, cinematography, and cinema production, with a focus on practical and business aspects of film. His courses include 'Art & Business of Film' and 'Cinema Production.'

• B.A. from Princeton University
• MFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts

His creative work includes directing, cinematography, and producing across film and television. Notable projects include the feature film Karma Local (San Diego Asian Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Winner), short films like Bad Luck, and TV pilots such as The Real Theater Company and Make Some Noise (Noggin Channel).

• Recipient of the San Diego Asian Film Festival Grand Jury Prize

Teaching spans multiple semesters from 2016 to 2025, covering courses like 'Video I,' 'Cinema Production,' and recurring 'Art & Business of Film' modules.