Judging has begun for the 2021 Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship. Articles under consideration are from the following fine institutions:
- North Carolina State University
- Queen Mary University of London
- Rhode Island College
- Stanford University
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Exeter
- University of Kent
- University of North Carolina Wilmington
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Southern California (3)
- University of Toronto (2)
- Washington University in St. Louis (4)
- Wilfrid Laurier University (2)
- Yale University
This award wouldn’t be possible if not for the service work of our judges:
Eleanor Gratz is a graduate student in the Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Stephen Lambros is a graduate student born and raised in Wilmington, NC. He double majored in creative writing and film studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the university’s film studies program. Beyond his studies, he enjoys writing books and screenplays.
Saifey Maynor is a graduate student in the Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Rachel Pittman is a graduate student in the Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Kate Wise Kate Wise is an MA student in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of British Columbia. Her current thesis explores the popularity of the K-pop group BTS and the importance of heightened parasocial relationships for fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to her research, Kate served as co-editor-in-chief for UBC’s film journal Cinephile and was recently published in the Vancouver-based arts magazine SAD Mag.
We look forward to announcing the results late 2021/early 2022.
In the meantime, happy holidays! And, as always, stay healthy!
