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Karin Kelly

Karin Kelly is the department head of Cinema & Television at Drexel University. Kelly has been active in film and TV for more than 20 years. As an independent filmmaker, she has assistant-directed both feature films and television commercials and has written, produced, and directed short films, corporate projects, and music videos. Kelly is a leading authority on film school and is the coauthor of Film School Confidential: The Insider's Guide to Film Schools. She has written about film school for both Moviemaker Magazine and Entertainment Weekly.
Film School Confidential

Books

Film School Confidential

Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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