Karl Precoda

Karl Precoda is a Senior Lecturer in Cinema Studies at the School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech. He is affiliated with American Indian Studies, ASPECT, and Women's and Gender Studies. His research focuses on oppositional cinema histories, avant-garde traditions, and the representation of Africana and Indigenous peoples. He also serves as a dramaturg for stage and screen productions.

Education:

• PhD, University of Virginia
• MA, Humboldt State University
• BA, University of California - Los Angeles

Research & Teaching: Karl teaches courses in cinema history, avant-garde cinema, visual ethnography, and critical Indigenous theory. His work bridges academic research with practical dramaturgy, emphasizing marginalized narratives in film and performance.

Awards:

• CLAHS Diversity Award (2020)
• Presidential Principles of Community Award (2019)
• Diggs Teaching Scholar (2005–06)
• CLAHS Certificate of Teaching Excellence (2004)

Collaborations: Karl’s dramaturg contributions include productions like The Cretans (2020) and Men On Boats (2022). He has co-produced films such as Metamorphosis (2020) and Splits (2020). He actively engages with Indigenous Studies through curriculum development and community partnerships.