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Brian Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Studies at Berry College, where he teaches and conducts research at the intersection of environmental sustainability and cultural anthropology. He is based in Evans Hall 212 and can be reached at bcampbell@berry.edu.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, University of Georgia (2005)
- Graduate Certification in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development, University of Georgia (2002)
- B.A. Summa Cum Laude in English and Anthropology, Truman State University (1998)
- Studied at Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (1996)
His research focuses on agroecology, food sovereignty, agricultural biodiversity, and visual environmental anthropology. He explores traditional and sustainable land-use practices, particularly in the Ozark region, emphasizing community-based conservation and agrarian values. Through ethnographic film-making, he documents ecological challenges and cultural resilience, contributing to both academic and public understanding of environmental issues.
His recent publications and films reflect a strong trend in using multimedia and visual storytelling to explore political ecology, bioregional identity, and grassroots environmental activism. Themes of seed sovereignty, subsistence farming, and cultural continuity recur across his scholarly and creative outputs.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Rome International Film Festival Audience Award (2019) for To Kingdom Come
- Society for Applied Anthropology Film Award (2011) for The Natural State of America
- Funding from Arkansas Humanities Council, UCA Foundation, and Inspired Media for The Night the Blackbirds Fell
Brian Campbell actively mentors students through research and film production, involving them in projects such as To Kingdom Come and The Natural State of America. He has received external funding for his work and collaborates with organizations like the Coosa River Basin Initiative. As a dedicated community partner, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Chieftains Museum and the Appalachian Institute for Mountain Studies, demonstrating a strong commitment to applied anthropology and public engagement. He leads the ABC Project and Ozarkadia Films, platforms that integrate academic inquiry with community action and creative expression.
His labs and teams include Ozarkadia Films, a collaborative film production venture, and the ABC Project, focused on heirloom seed propagation and small livestock care. These initiatives serve as experiential learning environments where students engage in ethnographic research, documentary production, and sustainable agriculture practices.
