Matt McCormick

Matt McCormick is an Associate Professor of Art and Integrated Media at Gonzaga University, where he also serves as Department Chair of Integrated Media and Director of Visual Literacy. His academic appointments reflect his interdisciplinary expertise in filmmaking, contemporary art, and media theory.

• M.F.A. in Media Study from the University at Buffalo, SUNY
• B.A. in Moving Image Arts from the College of Santa Fe

McCormick's research interests intersect documentary practice, experimental cinema, and visual culture analysis, with a particular focus on urban landscapes and cultural memory. His work often blends historical documentation with cinematic formalism across film, installation, and music video formats.

His filmography trends demonstrate sustained engagement with documentary-experimental hybrids, architectural interventions, and music-video collaborations spanning two decades. Key themes include geographic identity, urban transformation, and media archaeology explored through 16mm film, HD video, and installation mediums.

Matt's professional activities include:

• Programming leadership at PDX Film Festival and Boathouse Microcinema
• Curatorial roles at Venice International Film Festival and Portland Art Museum

Notable projects include

• 2024 Jundt Art Museum installation 'Fountain'
• 2022 Sundance Institute grant for 4K remastering of 'The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal'
• 2007-2010 music video collaborations with The Shins, Sleater-Kinney, and Broken Bells