Spencer Parsons

Spencer Parsons is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication, Northwestern University. He is affiliated with the Department of Radio/Television/Film and teaches courses such as Advanced Production, Directing Actors for Camera, and Media Production. His career bridges filmmaking, curatorial work, and writing.

• Education: MFA in Film Production from the University of Texas at Austin, BA in English from Kenyon College.

Parsons is known for his award-winning feature films and short films, including Saturday Morning Massacre (2012) and I'll Come Running (2008), which have premiered at notable festivals and received distribution through IFC. His curatorial work spans festivals like Cinematexas, Thessaloniki, and SXSW, and he has served on awards juries for major film festivals.

His research and creative work focus on experimental filmmaking, media production, and the intersection of narrative and genre in cinema. His films often explore avant-garde and genre-bending approaches to storytelling.

• Scientific Awards: Best Feature at the 2012 Minneapolis Underground Film Festival; award-winning short films.

Parsons contributes to the academic community through his teaching and curatorial leadership. His writings on film have appeared in publications like The Austin Chronicle and Filmmaker Magazine. No explicit information is provided about grants or labs.