Nefin Dinç

Nefin Dinç serves as the Ruth D. Bridgeforth Professor of Telecommunications within the School of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University.

Her academic background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from Ankara University, Political Science Faculty
• Master's degree in Media and Culture from the John Logie Baird Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
• MFA in Documentary Filmmaking from the University of North Texas

Professor Dinç's creative scholarship centers on documentary production as a tool for social change, with emphasis on cultural representation, democratic values, and human rights advocacy. Her work bridges telecommunications theory with practical filmmaking, particularly through community-based projects that empower marginalized voices. This is exemplified by her development of curricula teaching Turkish youth to create films about democracy and human rights.

She has produced seven documentary films throughout her career, with 'Antoine the Fortunate' currently broadcasting across European television networks. Project details are available at www.antoinekope.com.

Professional experience includes teaching documentary filmmaking at the State University of New York at Fredonia (2005-2013) and directing the Youth Filmmaking Project. Her sustained commitment to media education demonstrates how telecommunications scholarship can drive civic engagement and social justice initiatives.