Dana Shockley

Dana Shockley is Professor of Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design, teaching post-production techniques including Avid software and editing aesthetics since 2019. She holds an M.A. in Film from Boston University and a B.A. in English from Longwood College. Industry credits span 25+ years as editor and assistant editor on projects like Lucifer (2017), Switched at Birth (2016), and Veronica Mars (2004-2006).

Professional work demonstrates expertise in narrative structure across genres: episodic dramas use multi-storyline integration, documentaries prioritize historical clarity, and comedies employ precise timing. Recent projects emphasize accessibility representation and VFX coordination.

As Local 700 (Motion Picture Editors Guild) member, she bridges industry practices with academic instruction. Prior teaching includes Columbia College Hollywood (2012-2014).