Gabby Follett

Biography

Gabby Follett (Any Pronouns) is an experimental media artist and filmmaker who makes films, videos, prints, and expanded cinema works that explore issues of race, migration, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability status. Gabby is also an Assistant Professor of Film/Media at the University of Rhode Island and the creator of This Week in Experimental, a weekly newsletter focused on providing resources to experimental artists seeking creative, intellectual, and exhibition opportunities.

Research

Analog filmmaking, experimental film, environmental filmmaking, archival research, cameraless filmmaking

Education

  • BA, Film Studies, UNC at Wilmington
  • MFA, Media Art, Emerson College

Selected Publications

  • Follett, G. (2023). In the Age of Community Standards. Analog Cookbook, (7).
  • Follett, G. (2022). Art Cinema Need Not Be Elitist: A Case for Antiracist Experimental Media Pedagogy. The Journal of Cinema and Media Studies Teaching Dossier, 7(5).
  • Follett, G. (2022). Cyanotype Madness: A Timeline. Analog Cookbook, (6).
  • Follett, G & Seidel, H. (2020). Sorrow Shared. Analog Cookbook, (3).
  • Follett, G (2020). Making an Inclusive Start. EDIT Media.