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Roles & Affiliations: Ted Mandell is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame, part of the College of Arts and Letters. He has taught film and television production there for 36 years. His roles include faculty advisor for Notre Dame Studios, director of two Summer Scholars programs, and organizer of the annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival.
Research & Teaching: Specializing in documentary filmmaking and sports production, Mandell teaches courses like Intro to Film and Television Production, Documentary Production, and the unique Drunk on Film: The Psychology of Storytelling with Alcohol. His work often bridges media studies with social issues, such as gun violence and cultural analysis.
Publications & Media: Mandell authored Heart Stoppers and Hail Marys (2000), a multimedia book on college football history, and directed the award-winning documentary Okuyamba. He contributes op-eds on media and popular culture to outlets like The Washington Post and Notre Dame Magazine, addressing topics like sports journalism and societal impacts of media.
Awards & Recognition: Recognized for documentaries and contributions to media discourse, Mandell’s work has been featured in ESPN, AScribe Newswire, and academic journals. His book was reviewed in YAHOO! magazine and Sport magazine.
Community Impact: Beyond academics, he produced the documentary series First Time Fans and founded programs to engage high school students in film production and digital media literacy.
