Jorge Oliver

Position

Associate Professor; Department Chair, Film Production

Department

Electronic and Photographic Media

Home Campus

St. Louis (Webster Groves)

Courses Taught

EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production; FILM 4600 Overview Pre-Production; FLST 3160 Topics in Film Studies: Latino Representation in U.S. Film; FLST 3160 Topics in Film Studies: Latin American Cinema; FLST 3160 Topics in Film Studies: Cuban Cinema; FLST 3160 Topics in Film Studies: Gay Latin American Image in Film; GNST 1200 Freshman Seminar; INTM 3500 Audio and Video for Interactive; Acting for the Camera; Advanced Film Production; Short Format Screenwriting;

Education

MFA in Cinema, Producing and Directing, San Francisco State University; MA in Media Studies, New School University; BA in Psychology and Zoology, George Washington University

Professional Experience

San Francisco State University, Lecturer

About

In addition to teaching, Jorge is an independent filmmaker. His film shorts have shown in U.S. festivals and abroad.

Oliver's short "Written" won the Best Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Film Award at the 2001 San Francisco Latino Film Festival. His documentary short "Pride in Puerto Rico" is currently distributed by Frameline.

As a professional actor, Oliver has performed in theater, film, television and radio. He also works as a freelance photographer. He holds memberships to the Screen Actor's Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Actor's Equity Association.