Richard Parkin

Richard Parkin is an accomplished film studies educator and public relations professional. Currently serving as the Associate Professor of the Practice in Film Studies at Wesleyan University since August 2017, Richard has held various academic positions at the same institution, including Assistant Professor and Visiting Assistant Professor. Richard's experience extends to the Telluride Film Festival, where a role as Public Relations Coordinator has been held since January 2012. Previous academic appointments include a Visiting Assistant Professor at Fairfield University and UCLA, alongside practical experience in publicity and production with organizations such as Participant Media and the San Francisco Film Society. Richard holds a B.A. in Film Studies with Honors and Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.F.A. in Film Production & Directing from UCLA.