John Scott

John Scott is a Professor and Program Director of the Documentary and Film Production Studies Degree at Ithaca College. He is a documentary filmmaker whose work explores poets and unconventional storytelling techniques, blending interviews, narration, and imaginative reenactments. Scott studied the humanities at King’s College through its Foundation Year Program (1986) and earned an Honours English degree at Dalhousie University.

• Education: Foundation Year Program at King’s College (1986), Honours English at Dalhousie University, and a BFA in film (institution unspecified).

Scott’s films, such as Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing (2021), focus on representing poetry through audio-visual mediums and critical inquiry. His pedagogical approach at Ithaca College integrates liberal arts, journalism, cinema, and photography to foster multidisciplinary exploration.