Dustin Guest Lectures at Skidmore College Again!

I was honored to return to my alma mater and speak in the “Sports Cinema” class taught by professor Jeff Segrave.

I was invited by Segrave and Skidmore’s American Studies Department to share my work and lead a class on sports documentaries.

I lectured for the full hour and twenty minute class and answered various questions from students. I had a blast!

My only regret of the visit was not getting a picture with the class! But another one with Segrave will do.

Dustin Guest Lectures at Skidmore College

I was thrilled to return to my alma mater, Skidmore College, to guest lecture a course titled “Sports Cinema” (American Studies - #333).

After showing clips of Locker Room Talk and 32º — two documentaries I made not long after graduating from Skidmore — I led class discussions about the issues each film tackles. I also answered questions about the craft of documentary filmmaking and shared my early career experience with students.

Me and Professor Jeffrey O. Segrave after class.

In addition to teaching “Sport Cinema,” Professor Segrave also hosts a freshman seminar, “Sport, Self, and Society.” That was the first class I took at Skidmore and it inspired me to pursue a career in sports storytelling.

What an honor it was to be invited back to Skidmore courtesy of Professor Segrave!

New Position - Videographer at Columbia University

We’ve all had quite a year and a half. For me, the pandemic started with job loss.

In the spring of last year, I was laid off as an associate video producer at The Players Tribune due to COVID-19. Fortunately, I soon landed a writing job at Deadspin where I’ve enjoyed practicing another medium of storytelling.

Today, I’m excited to announce that I have accepted a full-time gig at Columbia University. As a videographer for the Office of Public Affairs, I will shoot, produce, and edit docu-style content. I am thrilled to return to the world of visual storytelling.

I’ll do my best to post videos, updates, and independent doc projects along the way.

Thanks for reading!

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Citizen reporting on Harvard - Yale game protest leads to article in The Nation

A few weeks ago, I attended the Harvard - Yale game with my grandfather. As I came back to my seat at halftime, I noticed folks on the field sitting on the 50 yard line. I quickly realized that this was not a halftime show but something much, much bigger. I began reporting on what I saw.

Fortunately, my reporting lead to an article in The Nation Magazine. You can read it below!

Job Announcement

In May, I completed my MFA coursework at Wake Forest a year ahead of schedule. This summer, I will wrap up my thesis film and gear up for a new job starting in September. 

On Wednesday, I officially accepted a video fellowship position at The Players’ Tribune. I will work with the branded content team; writing and producing sports stories for digital distribution.

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I am thrilled to join The Players’ Tribune. They are, in my mind, the most innovative platform in sports media. Since Derek Jeter founded the company in 2014, The Players’ Tribune has sought to tell original stories from an athlete’s perspective. Superstars from Stephan Curry to Megan Rapinoe have penned articles to share personal news, political beliefs, or untold stories. TPT has disrupted the traditional sports media space and critics agree that the site has bright future. In 2018, just four years after launching, TPT received the Webby Award for best sports website, beating Sports Illustrated, ESPN: The Undefeated, and Bleacher Report.

I could not be more excited to start my professional career with this soaring company. Thanks to all who have supported me along the way!

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Bleacher Report video posted

Last week, I served as a freelance production assistant on a branded content video for Bleacher Report. During the shoot, I set up camera shots, assisted the director, and coordinated logistics.

To hire me as a freelance PA click the “contact” button below.

Dustin set to appear at Appalachian State to lecture and screen 32º

I am excited to announce that I have been invited to speak at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC on Tuesday, January 29. That evening, I will guest lecture an undergraduate course on documentary production. After class, Appalachian State University will host a screening of 32º as a part of the University’s sustainability film series. The screenings will be followed by a filmmaker panel and Q+A.

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Get to know Dustin

Recently, I sat down with Wake Forest documentary film Professor, Sandra Dickson, for a wide ranging conversation about sports, filmmaking, and the intersection between the two.

In the interview, I articulate why sports stories matter. In addition, I outline my current projects, I consider the challenges of storytelling, and I reveal what my favorite filmmakers have taught me.

32° featured on new Wake Forest podcast

Dustin and his co-director, Bridget Fitzgerald, were recently featured as segment guests on Wake Forest's original podcast, Deacs & Docs.

On the pod, Dustin and Bridget talk about their upcoming film, 32°. In addition, Dustin will tell you why ICARUS did not deserve the Oscar for best documentary.

The segment begins 2 minutes in.

As a treat to all our listeners at the end of the semester, we're giving you four episodes for the (free) price of one! It's our First Year Carousel where we talk with all the first-year student- except for the dastardly Luke Gloeckner and Brian McLawhorn who were on a shoot- filmmakers about their end-of-year films. Dustin Foote and Bridget Fitzgerald talk about their film "32°" which details the effects of climate change on the Appalachian skiing industry. Ryan Howard (not, that one) and Tyler Marick share some insight on Wiccan paganism in "The Broom Closet." Mickey Becker tells the story of the struggles to maintain a neglected African-American cemetery in "One Plot at a Time." Finally, Ed Foster details the out-of-this-world history of the Venus Flytrap- which is indigenous only to NC- in "Stanley's Garden." Hosted by second-year MFA students Trey Kalny and Thomas Espy, "Deacs & Docs" is the official WFUDFPPC.

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2018 Summer Internship Announced

I am pleased to announce that I have been hired as a video production intern at SNY. I’ll work with the features unit to create original content for digital, broadcast, and social platforms.

Can't wait for this summer job to start at the end of may!

SNY is an NBC Sports regional affiliate. The television network covers New York sports and broadcasts Mets games.

SNY is an NBC Sports regional affiliate. The television network covers New York sports and broadcasts Mets games.

32°

Synopsis:

The things we lose are often replaceable. But what happens when we lose winter? While average temperatures rise in the appalachians, snow is one of many things at stake. Scientists already predict global warming trends that could potentially lead to the collapse of winter tourism economies, specifically in the ski industry. Jobs, livelihoods, and careers, have reached a tipping point. Despite growing concerns from local ski owners, winter outfitters, and mountain communities, there is a climate change proof mountain hiding in plain sight.

32° is a twelve minute film that examines the economic impact of climate change on the southeastern ski industry. By doing so, the film also explores the potential future of skiing at a synthetic snow mountain, Liberty Snowflex. But even Snowflex, a solution to the problem, raises questions about artificiality in a sport that relies on natural variability.

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