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Rona Edwards is a Lecturer at Chapman University's Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Chapman University's Singapore campus. She co-founded ESE Film Workshops Online and authored two critically acclaimed books on screenplay development and film festivals.
- Education: California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
- Research Interests: Film production, screenwriting pedagogy, documentary filmmaking, Hollywood development processes, transmedia storytelling, and film festival strategies
Her recent articles focus on filmmaker legacies, festival navigation, and historical documentary analysis. She has received the Beyond Borders Award and Juror’s Award for documentary work on sensitive global issues.
- Notable Works:
- Unforgettable (PBS documentary on hyperthymesia)
- Selling Sex in Heaven (award-winning documentary on sex tourism)
Edwards teaches courses on visual storytelling, screenwriting fundamentals, and entertainment marketing. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America, SAG/AFTRA, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
