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Alan Arrivée is Associate Professor of Film Production in the Department of Theatre & Film at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts. He is a multidisciplinary filmmaker, writer, and artist whose work spans short and feature films, plays, and literary memoirs. He teaches core courses in screenwriting, directing, and film production within the BFA program.
His educational background includes a B.S. in Theatre and an MFA in Writing, both from Northwestern University.
Alan's creative research focuses on independent filmmaking, narrative construction, digital cinematography, and autobiographical storytelling. His work often integrates music and interdisciplinary art, as he frequently composes scores and performs as an actor and cellist in his films. He is particularly known for pushing technical boundaries, such as in his iPhone-based feature THE WONDER OF THE WORLD…. His artistic vision blends personal narrative with experimental form.
The body of his creative work, including award-winning shorts like SILENT RADIO and THE ORIGINAL I.Q. TESTER, demonstrates a consistent engagement with psychological depth, technical innovation, and international film festival culture. His films have been showcased globally, from Cannes to Mumbai, reflecting broad thematic and aesthetic appeal.
Notable Awards:
- Best Foreign Film, 2007 ÉCU The European Independent Film Festival
- Founder's Choice Award, 2015 Queens World Film Festival
- Special Jury Mention for Cinematography, 2014 Oxford Film Festival
- Audience Choice Award, 1998 Urban World Festival
- Notable Essay, The Best American Essays 2012
Alan advises senior honors research and supervises advanced film practicum projects, guiding students through creative development and production. He has not received mention of external grants in the provided text, but his sustained creative output suggests institutional and possibly independent funding. His work with Cine Persona productions indicates leadership in a creative team environment.
He is actively involved in a creative lab or production collective known through Cine Persona, which has hosted screenings at the Powerhouse in Oxford, MS. His current projects include a feature film in postproduction and a series of memoirs, indicating an ongoing commitment to both cinematic and literary expression.
