LAURA J. DEUTCH
laura.deutch at gmail.com
MFA Candidate, Department of Film and Media Arts, Temple University, 2006-
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Minor in French: May 2001
Institute for American Universities / Marchutz Art School, Aix-en-Provence, France, Fall 1999
Professor, Shooting the Short Documentary, Continuing Education, University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA June 2009 - August 2009
• Develop curriculum, curate screenings and provide practical demonstrations and assignments, to provide students
with basic knowledge of contemporary documentary filmmaking, from philosophy through production and editing.
Adjunct Professor, Web Art and Design, Department of Film and Media Arts, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA January 2009 - May 2009
• Introduce students to the historical and theoretical foundations of Web Art practice. Teach the foundations of HTML,
CSS, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
so that students gain practical web design skills, as well as experience implementing these
tools toward the development of an artistic practice.
Adjunct Professor, Media and Culture, Department of Film and Media Arts, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA January 2009 - May 2009
• Develop curriculum, facilitate weekly discussions and curate screenings to introduce students to the political,
cultural and economic forces that influence the production, distribution and reception of media ‘texts.’
Artistic Facilitator, eSights eSounds; Scribe Video Center
Philadelphia, PA September 2009 - current
• Offer artistic guidance and technical training to community members at the Folk Arts Charter School, in order to
collaboratively develop a dynamic website that showcases student folk art, community practices and local artists.
Instructor, Our City Our Voices Project Coordinator; Media Mobilizing Project
Philadelphia, PA November 2007 - current
• Develop curriculum and co-teach a series of bilingual community video workshops for adults and youth.
The workshop addressed concepts of community journalism, media literacy and nonfiction production techniques.
Facilitator, Mexico Summer Program, American Friends Service Committee
Puebla, Mexico June 2007 -August 2007
• Worked with youth, ages 16-21 to develop leadership skills through intercultural exchange, service work,
and reflective learning. This work addressed themes of sustainability, popular education and cross-cultural dialogue.
Outreach Coordinator, Pacific Film Archive, University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA December 2001- September 2005
• Created and implemented outreach strategies to educate and inform diverse communities about film programs
• Served on the Strategic Planning Committee for University Relations, developed mission, goals and objectives
• Teaching Assistant for PFA Curatorial Interns; mentor for the Women of Color Film Festival organizers
• Facilitated hospitality and interactions with visiting filmmakers and UC Berkeley community
• Administrative duties included: correspondence with artists and faculty, proofreading, editing, grant reporting
Editor, Producer, Security (Rob Nilsson, 2005, 77mins)
Berkeley, CA October 2002- November 2005
• Work collaboratively with award-winning local director to develop a story and visual themes based on improvisational scenarios culled from 20 hours of footage; integrated documentary imagery and personal testimony
• Winner of the Audience Choice award, Greencine Film Festival; Premiered at Pacific Film Archive, 2005
• Termite TV video collective member; Co-producer for Economic Stimulus Video Walk project
• Collaborator in the multi-media neighborhood history project: Cross/Walks: Weaving Fabric Row
• Participant in First Person Arts, five day documentary competition and screening series
• Short films and interactive projects have been presented on DUTV and at Scribe Video Center
• Competent in Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, DVD StudioPro, Flash
• Skilled in videography, video editing, digital photography, Super 8 and 16mm filmmaking
• Spanish: Advanced level of fluency