Kristy Guevara-Flanagan

Kristy Guevara-Flanagan is an Associate Professor at UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, specializing in documentary filmmaking with a focus on gender and representation. She leads the MFA Directing Documentary concentration and has exhibited her work at prestigious film festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW, as well as institutions such as the Getty Museum.

• B.S. in Environmental Science
• Minor in Environmental Systems and Society
• D.Env. in Environmental Science and Engineering
• Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainability
• Leaders in Sustainability Graduate Certificate

Her research bridges documentary filmmaking with environmental storytelling, exploring gender dynamics and innovative media applications. She repurposed the Grand Theft Auto V game engine to envision eco-futures of Los Angeles in 2050, collaborating with KCET for public media initiatives.

Scientific Awards:

• Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award

Guevara-Flanagan’s work has been funded by ITVS, the Sundance Institute, Latino Public Broadcasting, and California Humanities. Her projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, merging film, environmental science, and digital media to address critical sustainability challenges.