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Idrissou Mora-Kpai, assistant professor in the Ithaca College Department of Media, Arts, Sciences and Studies, is an award-winning filmmaker.

Q&A: Professor releases documentary on racism and gentrification

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • October 17, 2020
I just want people to have more awareness on these issues. A film like “America Street” extends awareness.
Filmmaker Jeff Orlowksi spoke to the Ithaca College community about filmmaking and activism Sept. 12 in the Emerson Suites.

Filmmaker discusses documentary making and climate activism

By Jordan Broking, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2019
Orlowski is a cinematographer and founder of Exposure Labs, a production group that focuses on creating films about social issues like climate change.
Students gathered at the Ithaca Pan Asian American Film Festival in 2015. This year's festival will be held April 27 in the Park Auditorium.

Festival shines spotlight on Asian-American media makers

By Emily Lussier, Staff Writer • April 24, 2018
Senior Monica Chen said IPAAFF is important because it opens discussions of inaccurate representation or underrepresentation of Asian Americans in the media.
Dan Heffner '78, a Hollywood film producer, gives a talk Feb. 28 in the Park Auditorium. Heffner is best known for producing the "Saw" horror movie series. He comes back to the college annually to meet with students and faculty.

Alumnus film producer returns for annual discussion

By Michael Caffrey, Staff Writer • March 5, 2014
Hollywood film producer Dan Heffner '78 made his annual visit to the college to meet with students and faculty.

Video: Documentary Directors Come to Ithaca

By Kelly Wakelee • March 7, 2013
Directors of the documentary These Amazing Shadows, Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton, come to Ithaca to speak about their film.
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