Mr. Eugene L. Martin
University of North Texas
Media Arts
(940) 565-2537
Email:

Education

MFA, Temple University, 1990.
Major: Radio-TV-Film
BA, Temple University, 1986.
Major: Radio-TV-Film

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Associate Professor and Chair, UNT. (September 2015 – Present).

Professional Memberships

Member, Directors Guild of America. (June 3, 2013 – Present).

Member, Broadcast Education Association. (December 4, 2011 – Present).

Member, University Film/Video Organization. (June 1, 2010 – Present).

Development Activities Attended

Conference Attendance,"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Democracy: The Inconvenient Truths," AAC&U, San Diego, CA, United States of America. (March 22, 2018 – March 24, 2018).

Conference Attendance,"Academic Chairpersons Conference," AACU, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (February 14, 2018 – February 16, 2018).

Workshop,"Inclusive Leadership Training," UNT, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 1, 2016 – May 4, 2017).

Conference Attendance,"Academic Deans Conference," ACAD, San Francisco, California, United States of America. (February 2017 – February 2017).

Other, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (September 2013 – July 2014).

Conference Attendance,"Leadership development," AACU, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (February 2014 – February 2014).

Awards and Honors

Beirut, Philadelphia, Released on Snag Films. (2013 – 2013).

The Anderson Monarchs, Aspire TV Network broadcast. (2013 – 2013).

The Anderson Monarchs, Hallmark Spirit Clips channel. (2013 – 2013).

The Anderson Monarchs, Released by Cinedigm. (2013 – 2013).

The Anderson Monarchs, Released on iTunes and Amazon. (2013 – 2013).

The Anderson Monarchs, Released on Netflix. (2013 – 2013).

"Best of Fest" Award for The Anderson Monarchs, Broadcast Education Association. (2012 – 2012).

Docuweeks, International Documentary Association. (2012 – 2012).

Producing Fellow, Sundance Institute. (2012 – 2012).

Directing Fellow, Sundance Institute. (2011 – 2011).

Honored for Co-Creation of "Shot!", National College Theater Award. (2010 – 2010).

Honored for Video Direction of "Shot!", National College Theater Award. (2010 – 2010).

National College Theater Award for "Shot!", The Kennedy Center. (2010 – 2010).

Fellowship for Media Arts, $5000 award, PA Council on the Arts. (2008 – 2008).

Junior Faculty Teaching Award, School of Communications and Theater, Temple University. (2008 – 2008).

Honorable Mention, Avid Technology Faculty Educational Award. (2007 – 2007).

Innovative Teaching Award, School of Communications and Theater, Temple University. (2005 – 2005).

Eastman Kodak Scholar, Eastman Kodak Foundation. (2004 – 2005).

Best Indie Feature, Philadelphia Film Festival. (2004 – 2004).

Best Technical Achievement, $2500, Philadelphia Film Festival. (2004 – 2004).

Opening Night Film for Festival /The Other America, Opening Night Film for Festival of Independents in the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema/Phila. Film Festival. (2004 – 2004).

"Emerging Narrative" Finalist for "The Other America", Independent Feature Film (IFP) Market, New York City. (2003 – 2003).

Finalist, Screenwriting Lab, Sundance Institute. (2003 – 2003).

Featured subject in "The Garden in the Machine", by Scott MacDonald, "Invisible Cities", Chapter 6, The City as Motion Picture p215-p221. Scott Macdonald is considered a leading scholar and authority on American avant-grade cinema.. (2002 – 2002).

Crystal Heart Award, for "Diary of a City Priest", $5000 prize, Heartland Film Festival. (2001 – 2001).

Finalist, Screenwriting Lab, Sundance Institute. (2001 – 2001).

Opening Night Film for Festival /Diary of a City Priest, Opening Night Film for Festival of Independents in the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema/Phila. Film Festival. (2000 – 2000).

Rockefeller Media Arts Fellowship Nominee. (2000 – 2000).

1st Prize, Set in Philadelphia Screenwriting Competition, for feature screenplay "Angel Brothers". (1999 – 1999).

Finalist, Screenwriting Lab, Sundance Institute. (1999 – 1999).

Award for "Arts and Culture" /"Edge City", City of Philadelphia Award for "Arts and Culture" from the Commission on Human Relations for Outstanding Artistic Contributions to the community for "Edge City" and Public Service Campaigns on Youth Violence. (1998 – 1998).

Grand Jury Prize, Hamptons International Film Festival. (1998 – 1998).

Opening Night Film for Festival /Edge City, Opening Night Film for Festival of Independents in the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema/Phila. Film Festival. (1998 – 1998).

Finalist, Screenwriting Lab, Sundance Institute. (1995 – 1995).

Mid-Atlantic Emmy nomination for Directing "Open Distance". (1994 – 1994).

Opening Night Film for Festival /Two Plus One, Opening Night Film for Festival of Independents in the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema/Phila. Film Festival. (1994 – 1994).

CPB Silver Award for Independent Production. (1993 – 1993).

Opening Night Film for Festival /Invisible Cities, Opening Night Film for Festival of Independents in the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema/Phila. Film Festival. (1991 – 1991).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
MRTS 3640, Scene Analysis, 4 courses.
MRTS 4400, Advanced Film Production, 1 course.
MRTS 4411, Video Production Topics, 2 courses.
MRTS 4412, Film Production Topics, 1 course.
MRTS 4460, Intermediate Screenwriting, 1 course.
MRTS 4470, Topics in Media Writing, 3 courses.
MRTS 4550, Cinema Verite, 3 courses.
MRTS 4810, Directing Narrative Media, 7 courses.
MRTS 4900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
MRTS 4911, Special Problems in Video Production, 1 course.
MRTS 4912, Special Problems in Film Production, 6 courses.
MRTS 5701, Video Production Topics, 1 course.
MRTS 5702, Film Production Topics, 6 courses.
MRTS 5750, Cinema and Video Verite, 3 courses.
MRTS 5790, Advanced Documentary Workshop I, 1 course.
MRTS 5804, MFA Colloquium, 7 courses.
MRTS 5900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
MRTS 5912, Special Problems in Film Production, 4 courses.
MRTS 5950, Master's Thesis, 16 courses.
RTVF 2210, Introduction to RTVF Production, 3 courses.
RTVF 4140, Intermediate Film Production, 6 courses.
RTVF 4400, Advanced Film Production, 6 courses.
RTVF 4460, Intermediate Screenwriting, 3 courses.
RTVF 4810, Directing Narrative Media, 7 courses.
RTVF 4900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
RTVF 4911, Special Problems in Video Production, 1 course.
RTVF 4912, Special Problems in Film Production, 4 courses.
RTVF 5702, Film Production Topics, 10 courses.
RTVF 5830, Documentary Cinematography, 1 course.
RTVF 5910, Special Problems, 2 courses.
RTVF 5950, Master's Thesis, 14 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Gentrification in East Ft. Worth," Media Arts. (August 31, 2023 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Vernon Fisher documentary film," Media Arts. (January 15, 2020 – Present).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Lift Up Our Hearts," Media Arts. (October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Creature from the Unconscious," Media Arts. (May 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Creature from the Unconscious," Media Arts. (October 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023).

Master's Thesis Committee Co-Chair,"Ethereal Rootz," Media Arts. (May 1, 2021 – December 10, 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Consider the View," Media Arts. (May 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Mending the Gaps," Media Arts. (September 1, 2021 – March 15, 2022).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"TV Pilot Pitch Deck," Media Arts. (September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Media Arts. (September 2018 – May 2019).

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Media Arts. (September 2, 2017 – August 6, 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Media Arts. (April 30, 2017 – May 6, 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"Flat Earth documentary film," Media Arts. (March 3, 2017 – May 6, 2018).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Media Arts. (May 2015 – May 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Media Arts. (April 2015 – May 2016).

Undergraduate Honors Thesis,"McNair Scholar Advisor,". (October 2014 – May 2016).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"MFA,". (2015 – 2015).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"MFA," Media Arts. (May 2014 – December 2015).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"MFA," Media Arts. (2013 – 2014).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"MA,". (2013 – 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"MFA,". (January 2013 – December 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"MFA," Media Arts. (April 2012 – December 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Chair,"MFA,". (March 2012 – May 2013).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"MFA," Media Arts. (2010 – 2012).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Crutsinger, C. A., Wilson, A., Martin, E. L., Wilson, D. (2015). Mindful leadership development: Investing in the academy. Academic Chairperson's Conference Proceedings. http://newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1025&context=accp
Journal Article
Crutsinger, C. A., Wilson, A., Martin, E. L., Albarran, A. B., Wilson, D. (2015). Mindful leadership development: Investing in the academy. The Department Chair. 26(2), 3-4.

Presentations Given

Commercial Release

Martin, E. (Other), National Distribution, Colewell, United States, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Exhibit

Martin, E. (Other), Facets Theater, Colewell, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Colewell, Fort Lauderdale, FLA, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Philadelphia Film Festival, Colewell, Philadelphia Film Society, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Heartland International Film Festival, Colewell, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Woodstock Film Festival, Colewell, Woodstock, NY, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Port Townsend Film Festival, Colewell, Port Townsend, WA., United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Rhode Island International Film Festival, Colewell, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Dead Center Film Festival, Colewell, Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Berkshire International Film Festival, Colewell, Mass., United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Bentonville Film Festival, Colewell, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), San Francisco International Film Festival, Colewell, San Francisco Film Society, San Francisco, CA, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Other), Sun Valley Film Festival, Colewell, Sun Valley, Idaho, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Martin, E. (Presenter), Body of Work, Scribe Video Center, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Festival de Cine Latino Americano, Marisol, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. L., Texas Theater, Marisol, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Festival of Media Arts, Marisol, Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Film Festival

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Athens International Film Festival, Micha, Univ. of Ohio, Athens, OH, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, Micha, Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

International Film Festival

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Thin Line Film Festival, Micha, Thin Line Film Festival, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Invited Talk

Martin, E. L. (Author & Presenter), Univ. Film/Video Association Conference, Marisol, UFVA, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Oral Presentation

Crutsinger, C. A. (Author & Presenter), Wilson, A. K. (Author & Presenter), Martin, E. L. (Author & Presenter), Albarran, A. B. (Author & Presenter), Wilson, D. (Author & Presenter), 2015 Academic Chairperson's Conference, Mindful leadership development: Investing in the academy, Academic Chairperson's Conference, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015).

Panel Presentation

Martin, E. L. (Moderator), UFVA Confernce, Current Challeges for Documentary MFA Programs, UFVA, Savannah, GA, United States of America. (2023 – 2023).

Reading of Creative Work/Performance

Martin, E. L. (Author & Presenter), The International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema Berlin, Marisol, Germany. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. L., Mexico International Film Festival, Marisol, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. L. (Author & Presenter), Swedish International Film Festival, Marisol, Sweden, Sweden. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. L., Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, Marisol, Austin, TX. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. L. (Author & Presenter), Thin Line Film Festival, Marisol, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2016 – 2016).

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Univ. Film/Video Association, Angel Brothers, Univ. Film/Video Association, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (2013 – 2013).

Scholarly Meeting Contribution

Martin, E. (Author & Presenter), Univ. Film/Video Association, Micha, Univ. Film/Video Association, Bozeman, Montana, United States of America. (2014 – 2014).

Symposium

Martin, E. L. (Other), The Anderson Monarchs, Sundance Institute Creative Producing Lab. (2012 – 2012).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Other. Martin, E. L., "Diary of a City Priest," Amazon Prime. (July 1, 2020 – Present).

Other. Martin, E. L., "Edge City," Amazon Prime. (July 1, 2020 – Present).

Other. Martin, E. L., "Marisol," Amazon Prime. (June 30, 2020 – Present).

Other. Martin, E. L., "Micha," Amazon Prime. (June 30, 2020 – Present).

Other. Martin, E. L., "The Anderson Monarchs," The Kicking+Screening Media Group, United States of America. (January 30, 2020 – Present).

Other. Martin, E. L., "Portal/Portales," Short documentary, Portal/Portales, 20 mins, 2023, screened on PBS across Texas on 14 PBS stations on the TV show, Frame of Mind, United States of America. (October 11, 2023 – October 11, 2026).

Other. Martin, E. L., "Portal/Portales," , Savannah, GA​​​​, United States of America. (July 28, 2023 – August 1, 2023).

Other. Vickery, J. R., Martin, E. L., ""I'm Just a Kid"," Youth Media Lab + The Art Room, United States of America. (September 2022 – March 2023).

Other. Martin, E. L., "American Street," University Film/Video Association, United States of America. (July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022).

Theatre - Direct play. Martin, E., "Suburbia," UNT Dept of Dance and Theatre, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 20, 2018 – October 10, 2018).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Fellowship
Martin, E. L. (Other), "PA Council on the Arts Screenwriting Fellowships," Sponsored by PA Council on the Arts, State, $20000 Funded. (June 1988 – June 2001).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "NEA Regional Media Arts Fellowships," Sponsored by NEA and PA Council on the Arts, Federal, $18000 Funded. (June 1999 – June 2000).
Grant - Research
Martin, E. L., "Production Funding for the film, American Street," Sponsored by Wyncote Foundation, National, $35000 Funded. (November 15, 2023 – December 31, 2024).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Community Media in North Texas," Sponsored by The Philadelphia Foundation, National, $28000 Funded. (July 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023).
Martin, E. (Co-Principal), Vickery, J. (Co-Principal), "Community Media in North Texas," Sponsored by National Endowment of the Arts, National, $20000 Funded. (August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2023).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Marisol," Sponsored by Austin Film Society, State, $50000 Funded. (September 2014 – September 2016).
Uncategorized
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Micha," Sponsored by Summer Research, $5000. (2014 – 2014).
Martin, E. L. (Co-Principal), "Beirut, Philadelphia," Sponsored by Independence Foundation, $10000. (2012 – 2013).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "The Anderson Monarchs," Sponsored by Texas Filmmakers, $500. (2012 – 2013).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "The Anderson Monarchs," Sponsored by Wyncote Foundation, $25000. (2012 – 2013).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Anderson Monarchs Film," Sponsored by Kickstarter, $27544. (2011 – 2012).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Anderson Monarchs Film," Sponsored by Texas Filmmakers Fund, $3000. (2011 – 2012).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Beirut," Sponsored by Junior Faculty Summer Research Grant, $5000. (2011 – 2011).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Anderson Monarchs Film," Sponsored by Phlila. Foundation grant, $25000. (2010 – 2011).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "The Anderson Monarchs," Sponsored by Junior Faculty Summer Research Grant, $5000. (2010 – 2010).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Work in Progress Grant," Sponsored by Sundance Documentary Fund, $20000. (2010 – 2010).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Anderson Monarchs film," Sponsored by Phila. Foundation grant, $50000. (2009 – 2009).
Martin, E. L. (Co-Principal), "Seed Grant," Sponsored by Office of the Provost at Temple University, $50000. (2008 – 2008).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Award," $7500. (2007 – 2007).
Martin, E. L. (Principal), "Research Incentive Fund," Sponsored by Temple University, $27000. (2006 – 2007).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "Production License, Independent Television Service (ITVS), For "Diary of a City Priest"," Sponsored by America Fiction initiative. Production grant, $335000. (1998 – 2001).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "Hamptons International Film Festival Golden Starfish Award," $165000. (1999 – 1999).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "PA Council on the Arts production grants," $25000. (1988 – 1994).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "PIFVA Subsidy Awards," $6000. (1988 – 1994).
Martin, E. L. (Other), ""Open Distance"," Sponsored by Pew Charitable Trusts, $50000. (1991 – 1992).
Martin, E. L. (Other), "WHYY Fine Cut Awards," $8000. (1987 – 1988).

Awards and Honors

Quarter Finalist, Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition (2023). (December 1, 2023 – Present).

Top winner for Teleplay, Richmond International Film Festival. (June 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023).

Second Rounder for "American Street" 55 page teleplay, Launch Pad Pilot Industry Competition. (August 10, 2022 – December 1, 2022).

Finalist for "American Street" 55 page teleplay, Creative World Awards Industry Competition. (July 2, 2022 – November 10, 2022).

Quarter Finalist for "American Street" 55 page teleplay, Table Read My Screenplay Competition. (June 6, 2022 – October 30, 2022).

Finalist for "American Street" 55 page teleplay, Seattle International Film Festival. (May 1, 2022 – October 2, 2022).

Quarter Finalist for "American Street" 55 page teleplay, Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. (May 24, 2022 – September 30, 2022).

Finalist for "American Street" 55 page teleplay, The Golden Script Industry Competition. (June 5, 2022 – September 2, 2022).

Best Actress for "Marisol", International Filmmaker Festival in Berlin. (October 2017 – October 2017).

"Marisol" released through Sundance Artist Services, Sundance Institute. (March 2017 – March 2017).

Nominated for: Finalist for "Marisol", Mexico International Film Festival. (June 2016 – 2016).

Nominated for: Nominated for Best Feature Film, International Filmmaker Festival in Berlin. (October 2016 – October 2016).

Award of Excellence for "Marisol" feature film, Broadcast Education Association. (April 10, 2016 – April 12, 2016).

Hecho in Tejas Audience Award for Micha, Cine Las Americas. (April 2014 – April 2014).

Service

University Service

Co-Chair, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (May 1, 2023 – Present).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 15, 2022 – Present).

Other, Faculty Senate. (November 30, 2023 – September 1, 2026).

Committee Member, RPTC. (January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023).

Committee Chair, Search Committee. (August 15, 2022 – April 15, 2023).

Committee Member, Search Committee. (August 15, 2022 – April 15, 2023).

Committee Member, External Review Committee. (May 2020 – May 2021).

Chairperson, Executive Committee. (2015 – 2020).

Member, COACHE Survey. (October 1, 2017 – December 1, 2020).

Member, Innovative Spaces Committee. (February 2017 – February 5, 2020).

Committee Chair, Search Committee for position in Media Industry Studies. (August 2018 – April 2019).

Member, Search Committee for dual hire in Music and Media Arts. (February 2018 – May 2018).

Faculty Advisor, UNT Short Film Club. (April 2014 – May 2018).

Task Force Member, Faculty Salary Survey committee. (September 2017 – March 2018).

Guest Speaker, Chairs Academy. (March 7, 2018 – March 7, 2018).

Committee Chair, Search Committee. (2014 – 2015).

Committee Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (2011 – 2015).

Committee Member, Production Committee. (2009 – 2015).

Committee Chair, Search Committee. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2012 – 2014).

Committee Chair, Search Committee. (2011 – 2012).

Other, Faculty Council. (2005 – 2009).

Professional Service

Adjudicator, Broadcast Education Association, Denton, Texas. (November 20, 2023 – January 15, 2024).

Other, Broadcast Education Association. (December 1, 2017 – February 15, 2018).

Other, Broadcast Education Association. (2015 – 2015).

Other, Broadcast Education Association. (2014 – 2014).

Other, Oak Cliff Film Festival. (2014 – 2014).

Other, Broadcast Education Association. (2013 – 2013).

Other, Thin Line Film Festival. (2012 – 2012).

Other, VideoFest. (2012 – 2012).

Other, Fattah Conference On Higher Education. (2008 – 2008).

Other, Copyright and Legal Issues for Filmmakers. (2003 – 2003).

Other, Pitch Panel for Screenwriting. (2003 – 2003).

Other, 48 hr. Film Festival. (2002 – 2002).

Other, Festival of Independents. (2001 – 2001).

Other, Hamptons International Film Festival. (2000 – 2000).

Other, Slamdance Film Festival. (1995 – 1995).

Public Service

Other, The Village of Arts and Humanities. (2006 – 2009).

Other, One Film, Free Library Of Philadelphia,Main Branch. (2008 – 2008).

Other, Media Youth Film Festival, Philadelphia, Pennyslyvannia. (2007 – 2007).

Other, Philadelphia Youth Film Festival. (2004 – 2006).

Other, Set in Philadelphia Screenwriting Contest. (2001 – 2002).

Other, PA Council on the Arts. (1995 – 1998).