Mitchell Cram

Mitchell Cram is a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the University Writing Program at Johns Hopkins University. His research explores intersections of film and media studies, special effects labor, political economy, and science fiction, focusing on the impacts of digital transitions in cinema post-1990s.

• Education: PhD in English from Johns Hopkins University, BA from University of Toronto

Research Focus: Mitchell's work analyzes the aesthetic and economic shifts driven by digital filmmaking technologies, particularly in science fiction cinema. His dissertation, "Special Affects: Digital Effects Labor and Science Fiction Cinema After Hollywood's Digital Transition, 2009-2019, underscores this expertise.