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Brandon Gaesser

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Media Arts

Email: Brandon.Gaesser@unt.edu

Education

  • MFA, Wake Forest University, 2021
    Major: Documentary Film

Licensures and Certifications

  • Airman Certificate - Small Unmanned Aircraft System, Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration. (2024 - 2026).

Professional Memberships

  • Polar Research Interest Group. (September 2024 - Present).
  • Advanced Environmental Research Institute, University of North Texas. (March 2024 - Present).
  • Broadcast Education Association. (2023 - Present).
  • International Documentary Association. (2022 - Present).
  • National Press Photographers Association. (2022 - Present).
  • University Film and Video Association. (2022 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Workshop, Grant Mentoring Program, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of North Texas. United States of America. (January 28, 2025 - April 22, 2025).
  • Seminar, Better Together seminar: Creating Change in STEM Education through Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Perspectives, Advanced Environmental Research Institute. United States of America. (March 21, 2025 - March 21, 2025).
  • Seminar, BioFrontiers Seminar Series, Department of Biological Sciences. United States of America. (March 7, 2025 - March 7, 2025).
  • Seminar, BioFrontiers Seminar Series, Department of Biological Sciences. United States of America. (February 21, 2025 - February 21, 2025).
  • Workshop, Early Career Faculty Workshop, University of North Texas, Office of Faculty Success. United States of America. (December 11, 2024 - December 11, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism. United States of America. (October 25, 2024 - October 26, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Research Day Retreat, Advanced Environmental Research Institute, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024).
  • Tutorial, Institutional Effectiveness Plan Reporting, University of North Texas. United States of America. (September 27, 2024 - September 27, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, University Film & Video Association Conference, University Film & Video Association. United States of America. (July 29, 2024 - August 2, 2024).
  • Workshop, Let's Get Wild: Native Ecology and Urban Space, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, The Nature Conservancy, University of North Texas Advanced Environmental Research Institute. United States of America. (April 20, 2024 - April 20, 2024).
  • Other (Consultation), Research Funding Consultation, Division of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas. United States of America. (February 15, 2024 - February 15, 2024).
  • Workshop, BREAKS - Building the Research Enterprise and Knowledge Series, Division of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 2023 - November 2023).
  • Workshop, National Endowment of the Arts Grant Opportunities Workshop, Division of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 2023 - November 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Conference, Advanced Environmental Research Institute. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 2023 - October 2023).
  • Tutorial, Find Funding Opportunities-Pivot Overview, Division of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 2023 - October 2023).
  • Seminar, New Investigator Academy, Division of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas. United States of America. (September 2023 - September 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • MRTS 3230 - Film Style Production, 2 courses.
  • MRTS 4912 - Special Problems in Film Production, 2 courses.
  • MRTS 5180 - Internship in Media Arts, 3 courses.
  • MRTS 5780 - Seminar in Contemporary Documentary, 1 course.
  • MRTS 5790 - Advanced Documentary Workshop I, 1 course.
  • MRTS 5804 - MFA Colloquium, 2 courses.
  • MRTS 5830 - Documentary Cinematography, 3 courses.
  • MUCS 4000 - Senior Capstone in Critical Studies in Music and Society, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

  • Supervised Research, Media Arts. (August 19, 2024 - December 13, 2024).
  • Supervised Research, Media Arts. (January 16, 2024 - May 10, 2024).
  • Supervised Research, Media Arts. (August 21, 2023 - December 8, 2023).

Awards and Honors

  • Audience Award: Animation, Indigo Moon Film Fest. (October 11, 2024).
  • Best Documentary - Runner Up, Berkely Springs Film Festival. (March 23, 2024).
  • Nominated for Best Documentary Feature, Flathead Lake International Cinemafest. (February 2023).
  • KSMQ Public Television Award, KSMQ, Frozen River Film Festival. (February 2023).
  • Best Short Ag Documentary, Ag & Art Film Festival. (September 2022).
  • Best Student Short, Beyond: The Cary Film Festival. (September 2022).
  • Exceptional Merit in Cinematography, Nature Without Borders International Film Festival. (July 2022).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Video and Audiovisual Material

  • Gaesser, B., Hill, B. (2023). Water Sampling at High Rock Lake. Nature. GLORIA - Challenges in developing a globally representative hyperspectral in situ dataset for the remote sensing of water resources. London, https://earthenvironmentcommunity.nature.com/posts/gloria-challenges-in-developing-a-globally-representative-hyperspectral-in-situ-dataset-for-the-remote-sensing-of-water-resources

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Gaesser, B. (Author & Presenter), Better Together Seminar Series - Urban Nature, Science Filmmaking: Expanding Audiences by Turning Research into Stories, University of North Texas, Advanced Environmental Research Institute, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", KSMQ Public Television, PBS, Austin, Minnesota, United States of America. (October 9, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival, United States of America. (February 24, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Pattrn, The Weather Group, United States of America. (February 24, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Afungus Amongus", Indigo Moon Film Fest, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States of America. (October 11, 2024 - October 13, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Indigo Moon Film Fest, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States of America. (October 11, 2024 - October 13, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Afungus Amongus", Real to Reel International Film Festival, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America. (July 24, 2024 - July 27, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Afungus Amongus", Longleaf Film Festival, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America. (May 10, 2024 - May 11, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Longleaf Film Festival, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America. (May 10, 2024 - May 11, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Farm to Film Fest, Washington, Iowa, United States of America. (April 20, 2024 - April 21, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Berkeley Springs Film Festival, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, United States of America. (March 23, 2024 - March 24, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Afungus Amongus", Durango Independent Film Festival, Durango, Colorado, United States of America. (February 28, 2024 - March 3, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Afungus Amongus", Magnolia Independent Film Festival, Starkville, Mississippi, United States of America. (February 22, 2024 - February 24, 2024).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Afungus Amongus", Sustainable Stories Film Fest, United States of America. (November 6, 2023 - December 8, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", RiverRun International Film Festival, United States of America. (April 13, 2023 - April 22, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, United States of America. (February 24, 2023 - February 26, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival, United States of America. (February 9, 2023 - February 14, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Frozen River Film Festival, United States of America. (February 5, 2023 - February 12, 2023).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Raleigh Film & Art Festival, United States of America. (October 7, 2022 - October 9, 2022).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Beyond: The Cary Film Festival, United States of America. (September 15, 2022 - September 18, 2022).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Ag & Art Film Festival, United States of America. (September 14, 2022 - September 9, 2022).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Maine Outdoor Film Festival, United States of America. (July 28, 2022 - August 14, 2022).
  • Other. Gaesser, B., "Chicken Soup for the Soil", Nature Without Borders International Film Festival, United States of America. (July 16, 2022 - July 16, 2022).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "Regenerative Farming, Climate Change, and Ecosystems / Chicken Soup for the Soil," Center for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Wake Forest University. (October 20, 2022).

    • Magazine

  • "Regenerative Farming, Climate Change, and Ecosystems / Small Changes for a Healthier Yard," Garden & Gun Magazine. (December 12, 2022).

    • Other

  • "Screening and Panel Discussion on Regenerative Agriculture and Public Policy / Chicken Soup for the Soil," Wake Washington Center. (November 1, 2022).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Service

  • Baxter-Slye, J. (Principal), Doherty, D. (Co-Principal), Eggert, A. (Co-Principal), Wise, M. (Co-Principal), Wheeler, B. (Co-Principal), Gaesser, B. (Co-Principal), Richter, B. (Co-Principal), Thomas, S. (Co-Principal), Frailey, K. (Supporting), "Beneficial Reuse of Harvest Post Oak on UNT Lot 7," sponsored by We Mean Green Fund, University of North Texas, $15000 Funded. (2024 - 2025).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Gaesser, B. (Supporting), "Diaries of the Prosecution," sponsored by Wake Forest University School of Law, Other, $40000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).

Service

University Service

  • Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), Media Arts. (December 2024 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. (August 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Production Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Host of Guest Artist, MFA Colloquium. (November 14, 2024 - November 14, 2024).
  • Host of Guest Artist, MFA Colloquium. (October 24, 2024 - October 24, 2024).
  • Host of Guest Artist, MFA Colloquium. (October 10, 2024 - October 10, 2024).
  • Host of Guest Artist, MFA Colloquium. (September 26, 2024 - September 26, 2024).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (September 2023 - May 2024).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, Media Arts. (April 24, 2024 - April 24, 2024).
  • Host of Guest Artist, MFA Colloquium. (April 18, 2024 - April 18, 2024).
  • Host of Guest Artist, MFA Colloquium. (January 25, 2024 - January 25, 2024).

Public Service

  • Member, Natural Pathways. Lewisville, Texas. (July 2024 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Other (Director of Photography), Denton Black Film Festival. Denton, Texas. (September 2024 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Sïbo's Gifts: A Kéköldi Documentary. (September 2024 - September 2024).
  • Other (Student Juror, Documentary Shorts Category), RiverRun International Film Festival. (April 2021).

Consulting

  • Academic, Wake Forest University, United States of America. (February 20, 2025 - February 20, 2025).
  • Academic, Wake Forest University, United States of America. (April 11, 2024 - April 15, 2024).