I am Anwar Jamison, a filmmaker, educator, writer, and editor with experience teaching collegiate courses in Film Production, Film Theory, Audio Production, and Film Editing, as well as English and Oral Communication. I am passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and helping students develop compelling and impactful media projects. Over the years, I have written, produced, directed, and edited five feature films, authored a book, and contributed editorials to sports publications. My work bridges academia and professional media production, with a strong focus on engaging audiences, fostering creativity, and mentoring emerging talent.

Anwar Jamison

I am Anwar Jamison, a filmmaker, educator, writer, and editor with experience teaching collegiate courses in Film Production, Film Theory, Audio Production, and Film Editing, as well as English and Oral Communication. I am passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and helping students develop compelling and impactful media projects. Over the years, I have written, produced, directed, and edited five feature films, authored a book, and contributed editorials to sports publications. My work bridges academia and professional media production, with a strong focus on engaging audiences, fostering creativity, and mentoring emerging talent.

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I am Anwar Jamison, a filmmaker, educator, writer, and editor with experience teaching collegiate courses in Film Production, Film Theory, Audio Production, and Film Editing, as well as English and Oral Communication. I am passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and helping students develop compelling and impactful media projects.

Over the years, I have written, produced, directed, and edited five feature films, authored a book, and contributed editorials to sports publications. My work bridges academia and professional media production, with a strong focus on engaging audiences, fostering creativity, and mentoring emerging talent.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Professor of Film at Jacksonville State University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Taught college-level Film courses and related communications subjects; engaged in curriculum development and student mentoring.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Film at The University of Memphis
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Taught college-level Film courses; contributed to departmental teaching and program development.
Digital Media & Film Lead Faculty at Arkansas State University Mid-South
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2023
Designed and implemented the Digital Media Program, creating courses including Film & Video Production, Audio Production, Screenwriting, Intro to Film, Cinematography, Producing & Directing, and Advanced Graphic Design.
Columnist at 49ers Webzone
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Contributed original editorials and articles to sports websites 49ersWebzone.com and FightFan.com.
English and Communication Professor at Arkansas State University Mid-South
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Educator teaching English and Communication courses and coordinating related academic activities.
Recruiter at Arkansas State University Mid-South
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Managed recruitment processes and related student outreach activities.
Video Specialist at Arkansas State University Mid-South
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Provided video production support and media services for college programs.
Educator at Memphis City Schools
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Educator responsible for classroom instruction and student development.

Education

Ph.D in Heritage Studies at Arkansas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
M.A. in Heritage Studies at Arkansas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
M.A. in Communication-Film and Video Production at University of Memphis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
M.A. in English-Creative Writing at University of Memphis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
B.S. in English Writing at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services