Joey Rizzolo

Joey Rizzolo is a Professor in the Department of Cinema and Media at Oberlin College, specializing in film and theater direction. He teaches courses such as Visual Storytelling for Directors and Advanced Filmmaking Projects, blending cinematic and theatrical techniques to emphasize political narratives and stories of young people.

• Areas of Expertise: New York-based theater and film, Shakespearean reinterpretation, and socially engaged storytelling.
• Current Affiliation: College of Arts & Sciences, Oberlin College.
• Resident Artist: Former associate with Oberlin Summer Theater Festival and ongoing collaboration with the New York Neo-Futurists.

Rizzolo's creative work focuses on political storytelling, equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong emphasis on experimental and Epic (capital-E) approaches. He integrates sound design and visual storytelling in his teaching.

As a faculty member, he contributes to Oberlin's Cinema and Media program through hands-on filmmaking courses and mentorship.