Brian Day

Brian Day is an Assistant Professor of Directing and Film in the Communication, Film and Theatre department at Eastern Connecticut State University. With over 20 years of professional experience in visual storytelling, he spent 12 years working in Hollywood on feature films and TV movies before transitioning to academia, where he has taught filmmaking for more than 12 years at universities across Los Angeles, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee.

Education:

• M.F.A. in Film, University of New Orleans

Research Focus: Professor Day's scholarly work centers on Social Issues and Struggles, Identity - People and Places, and Race Relations. His documentary filmmaking practice directly informs this research, as seen in projects like Winnersville which examines racial inequality in Southern communities and Sarah Cecelia exploring parental child abduction. He investigates how cultural narratives intersect with personal identity through visual media.

Publication Trends: His academic writing focuses on pedagogical approaches in media education, particularly the integration of experiential learning and career preparation. The publications "Service Learning as Career Development" (2018) and "The Three P’s to a Successful Media Career" (2016) demonstrate his commitment to bridging classroom theory with industry practice in media studies curricula.

Professional Practice: As founder of Blue Bear Productions, Professor Day leads documentary film projects, PSAs, and promotional content creation primarily for non-profits and small businesses. His films have achieved global distribution through major platforms including ProQuest, Cinema Guild, and Alexander Street Press, reflecting significant industry recognition of his creative work.