My Story
I am a process. I am an experimental animator and documentary filmmaker committed to finding, growing, and celebrating radical joy through community. I disrupt the machine of cinema with the ephemeral authenticity of the hand-crafted image; I queer the camera’s mathematical, mechanical eye with my humanity. I think there is something revolutionary to “playing” that we need in our lives – it brings us together as humans. I believe experimenting, exploring, and expanding on what already exists is critical to interrupting the endless repetition of “this is how it has always been done”. For me, there is nothing more exciting than to watch someone who is new to a technique reinvent it as they discover it. I hope we get to build community together. I can’t wait to see what you make.
Charlotte TaylorOur department is a community where, through art, we create moments of deep connection and radical joy, and where, together, we are building the future we want to see in the world.
Education
- B.A. in English (Film), University of Florida
- M.F.A. in Film and Video Production, University of Iowa
Research Interests
- Experimental Animation & Documentary
- Sustainable & Alternative Darkroom Processes
- 16mm Filmmaking
- Expanded Cinema & Pre-Cinematic Optical Toys
Courses Taught
- ART 1191: Introduction to Animation
- ART 2315: 16mm Filmmaking
- ART 2285: Experimental Documentary
Crews and Other Activities
- Darkroom Sub-crew (Holden Crew)
- Co-Founder/Organizer – Mechanical Eye Microcinema & Fierce Flix
- Member of ILSSA Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts
- Member of UFVA University Film and Video Association