About
Russell Schwartz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University's Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. His expertise spans entertainment marketing, industry consulting, and photography, informed by decades of leadership in film marketing and distribution.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in City University of New York Hunter College
His research and creative work focus on bridging academic theory with practical applications in film marketing, digital execution strategies, and media distribution. He has developed educational content for MediaU, including a ten-part series on independent marketing and distribution roadmaps, and serves as a mentor for emerging filmmakers.
Notable projects include collaborations with Pandemic Marketing Corp., Relativity Media, New Line Cinema, and the American Film Market, where he provided strategic marketing insights for high-profile films like The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Rush Hour 2.
