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Michael Yaroshevsky is an Associate Professor (Film Production) and Undergraduate Program Director in the Cinema department at Concordia University. He holds an MA in the History of Art from the University of Toronto, focusing on medieval narrative devices and 19th-century Realism, alongside an MFA in Film Production. His professional career spans cinematography, screenwriting, and filmmaking, with notable works including Petropolis, Death Valley Superstar, and La Version nouvelle. His work on Ulla von Brandenburg's Around is part of the Tate Modern's permanent collection.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature (University of Toronto)
- Master of Arts in History of Art (University of Toronto)
- Master of Fine Arts in Film Production
Research & Creative Work: Yaroshevsky’s practice bridges academic art history and experimental filmmaking. His films explore themes of narrative structure, historical influence on visual media, and the intersection of cinema with fine art. Recent works include bell-like (Golden Sheaf Award, 2024) and La Version nouvelle (screened globally, 2018–2019).
Awards:
- Golden Sheaf Award (2024)
- Best Experimental Documentary (2002)
- International Jury Award (2008)
Screenings/Exhibitions: Recent highlights include retrospectives at the Cinémathèque Québécoise and Westwerk (Hamburg), alongside festival participations at Yorkton, São Paulo, and Festival Nouveau Cinéma.
