Biography
Kate Shults works in video and installation, exhibiting her work in film festivals, galleries, and in collaboration with musicians. Her work primarily concerns the ethos and landscapes of Florida, textures of digital images, and the use of obsolete video technology. Kate has screened in the U.S. and abroad, including at Antimatter Media Arts, the New Orleans Film Festival, San Diego Underground, WHAMMY! Analog Media, and as a contributor to anthology projects In Passing and Impression X.
Kate has produced exhibitions and curated film content in Central Florida since attending UCF as a student. She has programmed for a variety of film festivals, most recently the Florida Film Festival.
Education
- M.F.A. in Film from UCF
- B.F.A. in Film from UCF
Research Interests
- DIY video production, exhibition, and history
- Historical and current avant-garde and underground cinemas
- Experimental video and installation
- Genre theory
- Florida cinema
Recent Research Activities
- Experimental video and installation
- Multimedia collaboration
- Independent film marketing and distribution
Activities
- Student Cinematheque Faculty Advisor
- Sunspot Cinema Collective Faculty Advisor
- Film BFA Portfolio Review
- Film MFA Graduate Committee
- Undergraduate Film Curriculum Committee
- Florida Film Festival Selections Committee