Indigenous Media Teaching Demo with Scott Hartmann
UAF Department of Theatre and Film welcomes the community to meet SCOTT HARTMANN, a finalist candidate for the tenure-track position in Indigenous Media in the College of Liberal Arts. This public teaching demonstration will be held this week on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 from 1-2PM in Gruening 401. The meeting will be both in-person and online.
Associate Professor Scott Aaron Hartmann is an award-winning filmmaker, educator, and advocate for underrepresented voices in the film industry. With over a decade of global teaching experience, he has shaped the next generation of filmmakers by emphasizing storytelling, cultural representation, and collaboration. An enrolled member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, he is dedicated to Native American representation and narrative sovereignty in cinema.
Scott holds an MFA in Film Production with an emphasis in Directing from Chapman University, where he graduated with honors. His career has spanned Hollywood, Abu Dhabi, and Paris, enriching his perspective on diverse cinematic traditions. As Senior Directing Instructor and former Associate Chair of the Film Department at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, he has taught MFA, MA, BFA, and AFA students in all areas of narrative film production, specializing in directing, screenwriting, editing, and thesis production. His mentorship has led many students to create award-winning short films, demonstrating his commitment to fostering new talent. His own films explore themes of identity, community, and representation, earning multiple festival awards, including Best Native American Short at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival. He has directed notable actors such as Joseph Runningfox (“Geronimo”) and Misty Upham (“Frozen River”).
Scott’s leadership roles at the New York Film Academy, including Academic Chair in Abu Dhabi and Program Director in Paris, have further strengthened his ability to bridge theory and practice in film education. He continues to develop creative projects, including a contemporary Native American stage play and a feature film exploring identity and aging within the Lakota Nation. As a filmmaker, educator, and advocate, Scott remains committed to empowering diverse storytellers and fostering meaningful artistic expression.
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