Thomas Castillo

Thomas Castillo is a filmmaker and educator at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Theatre and Film. Holding a B.F.A. in Media Arts from the University of Arizona and an M.F.A. in Radio/TV/Film from Northwestern University, he teaches courses including Film I: Cinematography and Lighting, Film II: Editing, and Senior Portfolio Review.

• Specializes in narrative, documentary, and experimental filmmaking
• Focus on community-based learning and projection mapping pedagogy
• Active in academic conference presentations
• Collaborates with Professor Heather Elliott-Famularo on interdisciplinary projects

His work explores themes of identity, history, and economic geography through diverse formats including celluloid experimentation and digital media. Notable projects include Vida Muertos, a noir/science fiction allegory about immigration, and large-scale projection mapping installations.

Recent research trends emphasize:

• DIY filmmaking techniques
• Remix culture applications
• Service learning in production curricula
• Visual perception in multi-plane projections
• Interdisciplinary collaborations
• Latino cultural representation in genre film