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Renata Gangemi is an Associate Professor of Communication Arts specializing in Post Production at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she has been teaching since 2001. She is affiliated with the School of Contemporary Arts and teaches courses in Digital Filmmaking, Post Production, Media Literacy, American Independent Cinema, and Cinema of the Other focusing on Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
Her educational background includes a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the City University of New York.
Professor Gangemi's research focuses on documentary filmmaking, particularly exploring themes of immigration, identity, displacement, and cultural representation. Her work examines Latin American, African, and Middle Eastern cinema through a critical lens, with special attention to how marginalized communities express their cultural identities through visual media. She has conducted significant research on Argentinean popular saints and their social and political roles, as well as on Latino poetic expression through video performance. Her approach blends academic rigor with artistic expression to create compelling narratives about cultural phenomena.
Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent interest in how film and media can document and analyze cultural identity, with particular emphasis on immigrant experiences and cross-cultural representation. Her documentaries often blend academic research with artistic expression to create compelling narratives about cultural phenomena.
Her notable awards include:
- TLTR Grant Award, Summer 2006 for "Exploring forms of audio/video compression for iPods and Hand-held devices"
- Separately Budget Research Award, Summer 2004 and Summer 2005 for "The Fabric of My Life," an experimental documentary on immigration, identity and displacement issues
Professor Gangemi has been actively involved in academic conferences as a presenter, panelist, and chair. Her work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries into practical applications of media technology and community engagement through workshops like "The ABC's of Video Production." She has demonstrated commitment to both scholarly research and practical application of media production techniques, with a particular focus on how technology can be used to document and share cultural narratives.
Her current projects suggest continued exploration of cultural representation through documentary filmmaking, with a focus on Latin American traditions and their global diaspora, as evidenced by her ongoing conference participation and research focus.
