Introducing Our 2022 Masoud Yazdani Award Judges

We are happy to report that judging is underway for the 2022 Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship. Articles under consideration are from the following fine institutions:

  • Anglia Ruskin University (2)
  • Ball State University
  • Curry College
  • Dartmouth College
  • DePauw University
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women
  • Newcastle University
  • The Ohio State University
  • Pace University
  • Rutgers University
  • Smith College
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University of Alaska Anchorage
  • University of Alberta
  • University of Bristol
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington (2)
  • University of St Andrews (2)
  • Wilfrid Laurier University (2)
  • Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Of course, this award wouldn’t be possible if not for the service work of our judges:

Hugh Feldmann is a filmmaker currently studying at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Before pursuing his MFA and career in film, Hugh received his BS degree in Psychology from Colorado State University in 2019. Outside of film, Hugh enjoys learning about psychology, history, and geography, and listening to music.

Connor Holland graduated with a BA in Film Studies from the UNC Wilmington, where he is now pursuing his MA degree.  His scholarly interests include European art cinema, film minimalism, and American film noir.

Matthew Smits is a graduate MA student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He obtained his degree from UNCW, and is committed to studying cinema history and aesthetics. 

We look forward to announcing the results in early 2022. So please watch this space!

Happy holidays!

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