film Experts

Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular authorUniversity of Rochester

Adam Frank is a self-described “evangelist of science,” who writes about intelligent life forms, space exploration, climate change and more.

Ali Al-Khattawi

Lecturer in PharmaceuticsAston University

Dr Al-Khattawi's research interests are on the development of innovative particle design and fabrication strategies.

Eric Haruki Swanson

Assistant Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Janet Yang

SFTV Presidential Fellow and Clinical ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Stephen "Rob" Kutner

Senior Lecturer in Comedy WritingLoyola Marymount University

Alejandro Franceschi

Associate Creative DirectorTCS Interactive

Alejandro Franceschi: Video, VFX, VR, AR, Animation, Senior Consultant, Strategist, Technologist | Intersection of Art & Technology

Beth Serlin

Professor and Chair of Screenwriting, School of Film and TelevisionLoyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Liz Werner

Assistant Professor of ScreenwritingLoyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Lynne Hartnett, PhD

Professor and Chair of History | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Lynne Hartnett, PhD, is an expert on Russian history, protest movements and refugees and political exile.

Adria Y. Goldman

Associate Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Goldman is an expert in the intersectionality of race, gender, culture and its connection to communication and media.