As a Fulbright Scholar to Cambodia, my goal was to conduct research on history of Cambodian cinema in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge and to teach the first course on film studies in early Cambodian cinema at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) offering opportunities for future documentarians and filmmakers to learn about their cinematic history and film analysis.
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Provost and Dean of Faculty Lynne Bongiovanni, PhD, together with the entire University of Mount Saint Vincent community, is proud to announce that three long-standing and dedicated members of the Mount’s faculty have been appointed as the founding assistant deans of the University’s new school structure.
Michelle Scollo, PhD will serve as the Assistant Dean of the School of Humanities, Communication, and Art. Pamela Kerrigan, PhD will serve as the Assistant Dean of the School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. And LinDa Saphan, PhD will serve as the Assistant Dean of the School of Social Sciences.
CALAA is hosting LinDa Saphan and Nate Hun this Saturday, 11/2, at 6pm to talk about their newest book, "Remnants of the Past: A Filmography of Early Cambodian Cinema at Lala Bookstore,Lowell, MA
Resilience Rising, Stories of Women fighting for peace
Day 5 features two presentations about Cambodians in the American diaspora by filmmakers Dr. Lin Da Saphan and Penh Samnang Kann.
Reel Histories with Dr. LinDa Saphan. This event promises to be an enlightening deep-dive into the overlooked legacy of Cambodian film history.
Nate Hun: A Magnificent Obsession
"[... ] Just like Nate, we are enthralled by the spectacle of costume, music, and design. We never want this enchantment to end, and we have his magnificent obsession to thank for it." LinDa Saphan
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Visual Cultures: Cambodian Cinematic Language Lecture Series by Dr. LinDa Saphan will be held on Thursdays from February 15 to May 2, 2024.
This webinar spotlights the films of Uong Citta, previously known as Uong Kanthouk. Dr. LinDa Saphan will discuss Uong’s remarkable journey with filmmaking along with that of other Cambodian female directors from the early era. We will look at several of Uong’s films. In Thavary Meas Bong Uong clearly set herself apart as a filmmaker with this drama by diving deep into her characters’ obsessions and unrequited love. Additionally, we will take a look at Mouy Meun Alay, where Uong pushed her scriptwriting and directorial skills further by depicting the trauma of war. While the film industry traditionally favored films about magical fantasy worlds, Uong chose to depict the war’s impacts on the individual level, thereby reflecting what the country was experiencing. Her last film Pel Del Trov Youm is her love letter to the film industry and to her muse, Vichara Dany. This film is a unique meta-narrative that centers on the dynamics and blurry line between personal and professional life in the film business.