Sean Kafer

Sean Kafer is a Lecturer and Program Director of doc|UWM at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres. He leads the docUWM program and operates Bullhorn Films, a production company focused on documentary storytelling.

Education:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Research & Practice: Kafer specializes in documentary filmmaking, experimental narrative forms, video installation, and photography. His current project is a feature documentary on The Peoples Revolution justice group through Bullhorn Films. His work bridges traditional documentary with innovative visual storytelling, emphasizing socio-political narratives.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided information.

Advising & Labs: While no formal advisees are mentioned, Kafer oversees student projects through the docUWM program and Bullhorn Films. He contributes to the university’s film department and collaborates with external teams on creative and documentary initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Director of docUWM and founder of Bullhorn Films.