Elisabeth Subrin is an Associate Professor at Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, specializing in film production, experimental media, and women's film history. She holds affiliations with institutions including Harvard University, Yale University, and the École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts de Paris-Cergy as a Fulbright Scholar. Her work bridges narrative film, video installations, and critical writing. Education: MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago; BFA from Massachusetts College of Art Research focuses on biographical storytelling, feminist film critique, and interdisciplinary art practices. Notable works include the César-winning Maria Schneider, 1983 and the feature film A Woman, A Part . Exhibitions span MoMA, The Whitney Biennial, and international film festivals. Awards include Guggenheim, Sundance, and Rockefeller Fellowships, alongside critical acclaim in Sight&Sound and The New Yorker. Current projects include a Maria Schneider biopic and the multimedia installation The Listening Takes (2026). Grants: 2020 Fulbright Research Grant Exhibitions: Over 50 international shows including solo retrospectives at The Walker Art Center and Sue Scott Gallery Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like STUK Center (Belgium) and Participant, Inc. for large-scale installations.
Archer Pechawis is an Assistant Professor at the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University. His work bridges Plains Cree cultural heritage with digital technology, blending traditional objects like hand drums with digital video and audio sampling. His interdisciplinary art has been exhibited globally, including in Canada, France, and Russia, and featured in Fuse Magazine and the Canadian Theatre Review . Research Focus: Indigenous digital storytelling, new media art, and cultural preservation through technology. Awards: Multiple grants from Canada Council, BC and Ontario Arts Councils, plus festival recognitions for experimental film and new media. Of Cree and European ancestry, Pechawis is a member of Mistawasis Nehiyawak in Saskatchewan. His practice emphasizes decolonizing narratives through technology, with installations and performances shown internationally.
Scott S. Fisher is Professor and Chair of the Interactive Media Division at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. He holds concurrent roles as Project Professor at Keio University (Japan) and President of Telepresence Media. Fisher's career spans academia, industry, and art, with foundational contributions to Virtual Reality (VR) through NASA's Ames Research Center's Virtual Environment Workstation Project (VIEW). His work integrates stereoscopic imaging, immersive environments, and telepresence technologies. Education: MIT (M.S. Media Technology, 1981) Key affiliations: NASA Ames, Atari Research, MIT's Center for Advanced Visual Studies Research focuses on: Stereoscopic display innovations Mobile multimedia systems Context-aware storytelling Notable projects include the Aspen Movie Map (surrogate travel), 3D mobile phone systems, and immersive art installations like 'The Eye in Time.' Exhibitions span international venues including the Pompidou Center and Kwanju Biennale.
Nick Mangano is a Professor of Theatre and Directing at Stony Brook University's Department of Theatre Arts. He holds a BA in History (Phi Beta Kappa, Hunter College) and an MFA in Directing from Columbia University, alongside a Michael Chekhov Technique certificate. His career spans Broadway, regional theatre, and international touring productions. Mangano is renowned for directing works by Steve Reich and Beryl Korot, including The Cave (touring Europe/Asia) and Three Tales (world premiere in Vienna). He co-created a devised theatre piece addressing the 2001 Cincinnati race riots. His academic roles include Head of Graduate Directing at University of Cincinnati's CCM and Associate Director for Angels in America at American Conservatory Theater. Mangano has served on the URTA Board and is a member of SDC and AEA. Education: Columbia U MFA (199X), Hunter College BA (198X) Key Collaborations: Steve Reich/Beryl Korot multimedia operas Leadership: Founded Garson Theatre Company in Santa Fe Research interests focus on interdisciplinary theatre production, avant-garde direction techniques, and the intersection of digital media with live performance. His work emphasizes collaborative creation processes and the adaptation of classical texts into contemporary contexts. Recent projects include Carnegie Hall presentations of Three Tales and experimental direction of modern political dramas. Teaching contributions include curriculum development under NEH grants and leadership roles at Yale, Santa Fe College, and UC CCM. His pedagogical focus bridges traditional acting techniques (Michael Chekhov) with contemporary performance practices.
Tatjana Stürmer is an artistic researcher affiliated with the University of Art and Design Offenbach, where she has served as an artistic staff member since 2022. Her work bridges design practice and multimedia installations, focusing on the performativity of visual language and its role in shaping social/political experiences. Graduated from Karlsruhe University of Art and Design (2020) in Communication Design, Media Art, and Art History Worked at Metahaven (Amsterdam) from 2020–2022 Currently researching 1750 transatlantic manuscript transport via a Hessische Kulturstiftung travel grant Her research explores historical and speculative futures through visual, soft, and poetic image production. Collaborative projects like Death by Landscape and Medea at the Window interrogate tactile materiality and image-based storytelling. Students engage in tracing, overdrawing, and experimental image-making techniques under her guidance. Scientific Awards: Most Beautiful Swiss Books prize (2018) The Best Dutch Books 2023 ZKM/HfG Promotional Prize (2020) Federal Prize for Art Students (2021) Kunststiftung Baden-Württemberg fellowship (2023) Grants & Collaborations: Stiftung Kunstfonds research grant (2022) Collaborated with institutions like Kunsthalle Basel, GfZK Leipzig, and Bundenkunsthalle Bonn Co-created publication Digg(in)'n'round – Drawing on Kathy Acker's Books with 15 students
Jason S. Yi is a Professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where he remains an active faculty member. He also serves as gallery director of Hawthorn Contemporary and collaborates with Leah Kolb from the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art on the Plum Blossom Initiative, a curatorial platforming project. His artistic practice spans photography, video, sculpture, drawing, multimedia, and installation art, with exhibitions in major cities globally including New York, Beijing, and Milwaukee. Notable projects include his 2013 inclusion in the Inside-out Art Museum’s international biennial and Sculpture/Milwaukee 2017 curated by Russell Bowman. Yi holds significant awards such as the Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant (2014), Mary L. Nohl Fellowship (2007), and Kamiyama Artist Residency Fellowship (2003). His work resides in permanent collections at institutions like the Milwaukee Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art, and the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles. He has conducted solo exhibitions, including 'Yellow Mountains and Other Places' at Dean Jensen Gallery reviewed by Artforum Magazine, and participates in international venues like the Moran Museum of Art (Seoul) and Hotel Pupik (Austria). Yi’s professional narrative intertwines academic teaching, curatorial leadership, and transnational artistic collaboration. His projects often explore themes bridging cultural identity and contemporary visual expression, reflected through his diverse material practices and exhibition history across 10+ countries.
Stephanie Barber is an Associate Professor and Program Head of Film & Digital Cinema at Moore College of Art & Design. She is a multidisciplinary artist and writer whose work spans experimental film, video art, literature, and installation. Her creations have been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Walker Art Center. Her research and creative interests include: Experimental Film and Digital Cinema Poetry and Hybrid Literary Forms Installation Art and Sculptural Text Philosophy of Language and Nature Existential and Emotional Inquiry in Art Interdisciplinary Storytelling Barber's recent work investigates nature as a metaphor for economic, emotional, and existential horror, using photography, text, and video in immersive installations. Her publications span poetry collections, experimental prose, and critical essays, reflecting a deep engagement with contemporary culture and consciousness. Her recent participation in the Saul Zaentz Storylab highlights her active role in evolving cinematic practices. Barber’s artistic trajectory reveals a consistent exploration of how language, image, and emotion intersect in both personal and societal contexts. Notable publications and creative works include: Trial in the Woods (2021) The Sympathetic Metabolism of an Island (2020) Status Update (2019) All The People (2015) Jhana and The Rats of James Olds (2014) Night Moves (2013) She has contributed to literary journals such as Heavy Feather Review , Art21 Magazine , The Fanzine , and Hobart , often blending poetic form with philosophical insight. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Capsule Gallery NYC, and School 33 Art Center. Barber mentors students in creative exploration, fostering environments of discovery, challenge, and shared inquiry. Her classroom emphasizes balance between effort and enjoyment, viewing and discussing, working and sharing. While no formal advising list is provided, her role as Program Head and educator suggests active mentorship in film and digital arts. She has been involved in collaborative writing projects, including Collective Experience, Writing Machine with Cynthia Grey, and served as an editor for Everyday Genius . Her creative lab integrates film production, literary experimentation, and installation practices, often blurring the boundaries between genres.
Adrienne Schwarte is a Professor of Design and Coordinator of the Sustainability Studies Minor at Maryville College's Division of Fine Arts. With over 18 years of professional experience in graphic design, photography, and communications, she has worked with notable organizations including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, and NHL Dallas Stars Hockey Team. B.A. in Communication and Art from Buena Vista University M.F.A. in Multimedia Design from University of Minnesota Professional Certificate in Campus Sustainability Leadership from University of Vermont Her creative work explores visual polarization, geotourism, and sustainability principles through both client-based design and traditional/digital photography. She teaches courses ranging from 2D Design to Digital Photography and leads travel-study programs in Scandinavia and Costa Rica. Presented at AIGA Design Educator’s Conference, AASHE, SECAC, and NCSE Created the "Water: One Size Fits All!" public art installation in Knoxville Active in pro-social design for non-profits including In Defense of Animals-Africa and Foothills Land Conservancy
Teresa Romão is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (FCT/UNL), Portugal, a position she has held since October 2007. She is also an integrated researcher at the NOVA Laboratory for Computer Science and Informatics (NOVA LINCS), contributing to cutting-edge research in human-computer interaction and related fields. Romão earned her PhD with a dissertation titled 'Multidimensional Visualisation of Spatial Information - Improving Data Accessibility and Perception,' with part of her research conducted at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Prior to her current position, she served as Assistant Professor at the Universidade de Évora, where she taught in the Computer Science Department. Her research spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), multimedia systems, augmented reality, mobile storytelling, ubiquitous computing, and persuasive technology. Romão's work consistently explores how technology can enhance user experiences across diverse domains including education, sports, healthcare, and cultural heritage. She has made significant contributions to understanding how interactive systems can influence behavior change, particularly in environmental awareness and physical activity contexts. Her research often involves developing innovative frameworks that integrate multiple technologies to create seamless, engaging user experiences that address real-world challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on immersive technologies, particularly virtual and augmented reality applications for education, sports, and healthcare. Her work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward more sophisticated integration of visual aesthetics with persuasive technology, especially in health and wellness contexts. The research shows increasing collaboration across disciplines, with publications spanning computer science, design, psychology, and domain-specific fields like sports science and cultural heritage. BEST POSTER AWARD at Persuasive Technology 2017 for 'Does Beauty Matter in Behavior Change?' Editorial board member of Frontiers in ICT – Human-Media Interaction since 2014 Extensive publication record in top venues including CHI, UIST, MobileHCI, INTERACT, and ACE Romão has supervised 4 PhD and 25 MSc students to completion while currently guiding 5 PhD and 5 MSc students. Her research has been supported by numerous national and European funding agencies including FCT/MCTES and Horizon 2020, with projects spanning environmental awareness systems (DEAP), urban regeneration through culture (T-Factor), augmented reality for emergency response (AudaCidade), and medieval manuscript color analysis (COLOUR IN MEDIEVAL ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS). She serves on the Digital Media Ph.D. Scientific Committee for the UT/Austin-Portugal Program and the MIEI Scientific Committee at FCT/UNL. As a member of NOVA LINCS, Romão contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem focused on advancing computer science and informatics. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together researchers from diverse fields to tackle complex challenges in human-technology interaction. She has been instrumental in establishing research networks through her extensive conference organization activities, including serving on the Steering Committee of the International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment (ACE) from 2012-2017 and chairing numerous program committees for major HCI conferences.
Dr. Jennet Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in Time-Based Media and Performance at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, part of the University of the Arts London. She is an interdisciplinary artist and educator known for blending experimental film, performance, and installation art to interrogate the intersections of fantasy, ideology, and the everyday. Her research investigates: Ecological collapse and its psychological implications Neoliberal technoculture and bio-tech surveillance Digital-physical hybrid aesthetics Speculative fiction and absurdist narrative structures Critical theory through artistic practice Key professional activities include: Co-founding the Exploding Cinema Collective (1990s) that shaped London's experimental art scene 2024 premiere of IT IS WANTING multimedia performance at Matt's Gallery 2022 Whitstable Biennale commission The Great Curdling 2018 solo exhibition Animal Condensed>Animal Expanded at Tintype Gallery 2015 publication of experimental fiction The Unspeakable Freedom Device by Book Works She employs DIY methodologies and collaborative practices to explore contemporary anxieties through surreal, genre-defying works that combine elements of: Science fiction Musical theatre Political satire Philosophical inquiry
Prof. Thomas Neuhaus is a German Professor of Music Informatics at the Institute for Computer Music and Electronic Media (ICEM) within the College for Music and Art at Folkwang University of the Arts. As Artistic Director of ICEM since 2011 and co-developer of the AUDIAC computer-aided composition system, he bridges computer science and musical artistry through interactive systems. Education: Studied composition with Wolfgang Hufschmidt and electronic composition with Dirk Reith at Folkwang Positions: Faculty 1 member since 1994, full professor since 2004 Research: Focuses on formalization of musical structures and human-machine collaboration His work manifests in algorithmic composition languages and real-time interaction systems , exemplified through 20+ years of collaboration with Theater der Klänge. Key trends include: Interactive sound sculptures (Zollverein installations) Intermedial theatre works (Vanitas, Megalopolis) Digital heritage projects (PPP composition framework) Acoustic-architectural integrations (A Bigger Clock software) Scientific recognition: Student-nominated teaching award (2008/09) Research Prize finalist (FH Dortmund, 2003) His software developments like fkir scheduler and PPP-2 framework demonstrate computational creativity in music. Current projects combine electronic composition with live performance technologies , as seen in the NOW! Festival commissions.
Martin Newth serves as Programme Director of Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London. He leads international studio programs with a critical creative stance and experimental approach to multimedia and analog techniques in film and photography. Newth's artistic practice centers on photographic, video and sculptural installations that explore the processes and apparatus of production. He employs techniques including very long exposures and purpose-built camera obscuras to investigate the material nature of photography, tracing historical roots while questioning contemporary aesthetics. His work deliberately avoids technological precision, instead embracing chance and accident to reveal production processes. The tension between old and new technologies forms a core aspect of his practice, examining how photographic images are made to explore conditions that inform how we experience images today. His recent solo exhibitions include Rezension – Skulptur, Objekt, Apparat at MEWO Kunsthalle, Germany; Re-view at Photofusion, London; Material Matters at the Gerald Moore Gallery; Sentinel (South) at The Arts University College Bournemouth; Ausblick at Axel Lapp Projects, Berlin; and Slow Burn at Focal Point Gallery, Southend. Group exhibitions include In Place of Architecture at the Bonington Gallery; Troubled Waters at The Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei; Andmoreagain at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool; and Menschen und Orte at The Kunstverein Konstanz, Germany. In 2019, Newth led the International Studio program titled 'Looking and re-looking: Hybrid Processes and the Nature of the Encounter' at an Academy of Fine Arts, working with nine students to create the exhibition 'Heading South.' This project explored the relationship between body, landscape, and memory in post-industrial Silesia, emphasizing physical engagement with artworks rather than screen-based viewing experiences.
David Trujillo Ruiz is a contemporary artist and researcher affiliated with Miguel Hernández University, focusing on the intersection of art, technology, and spatial theory. His work explores Hertzian space —the intangible interaction between wireless technologies, people, and physical environments—through installations, video art, and sound art. Education: PhD in Fine Arts (2015, UMH), DEA (2006, UMH), Graduated in Fine Arts (1999-2004, UMH), Diploma in Primary Education (1996-99, University of Granada) Collaborations: Factoría la Habana (Cuba), Art Travel SENSE, Aural Gallery, C5 Colección Gallery, Factoría Compostela Research Interests: He investigates how wireless technologies and mass media redefine social control and physical space. His projects often involve media archaeology , art-science-technology synthesis , and urban electromagnetic landscapes . His doctoral thesis, El espacio hertziano como site-specific , established foundational concepts for this field. Scientific Awards include the 2021 Banco Sabadell-Cátedra de Arte Contemporáneo Antoni Miró, 2018 Ayudas a la Producción Artística (Universidad de Granada), and multiple accolades for digital art and public interventions. Projects: Co-founded La Mutua Artística , which created collaborative works like The Wind of the World (2015)—a global video project visualizing wind connections via Edward Lorenz’s chaos theory.
Bernadette Cronin is a Lecturer in Drama & Theatre Studies at the School of Music and Theatre , University College Cork . With academic qualifications including a PhD in Drama and Theatre (University of Exeter), MA in Adaptation (UCC), and Diploma in Acting (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), she bridges scholarly and practical theatre domains. A designated Linklater Voice Teacher and qualified yoga instructor , she integrates somatic practices into actor training.
Jeffrey Weeter is a Professor at the School of Music and Theatre, University College Cork (UCC), with a transdisciplinary focus on music composition, audio engineering, and interactive technology. As an Emmy Award-winning audio engineer and co-investigator of the IRC-funded 'Loop Love' project, he bridges traditional composition with cutting-edge digital innovation through his Cork Audio Visual Ensemble (CAVE). His research spans Interactive new media composition Digital musical instrument design Live audio-visual performance systems Guerrilla sound techniques Sound installation art Performance dynamics with IoT devices Jeffrey's work analyzes audience-performer-technology relationships through 100+ international compositions, including collaborations with DJ Kate Simko for world tours and the 2018 TG4 Gradam Ceoil Award-winning 'Concert' project. His peer-reviewed publications in IEEE Transactions on Haptics and Organised Sound examine haptic feedback mechanisms in musical contexts. Scientific recognition includes 2009 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement 2017 UCC CACSSS Visiting Scholar Award Multiple Daytime Emmy nominations (2006-2010) 1999 Sherman Conaway Academic Excellence Award 2003 William H. Macy Scholarship He advises doctoral students in music and media technologies and serves on UCC's Academic Development Committee, IT Committee, and Research Committee. As founder of CAVE, he develops custom instruments for electronic performance.
