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Konise Millender is a talented filmmaker and producer who has taught and produced film in the NorthEast ISD 2001-2018 and more recently supported film and technology teachers in San Antonio ISD 2018 – present.
My journey in film started shortly after college when I worked professionally in filmmaking from 1998-2002. My work shifted to teaching film in 2001 when I started teaching and producing film at NorthEast School of the Arts from 2001-2018. Throughout my career, I have continued to write and produce films.
Major works include: Producer – Second Generation Grudge (2017) and The Lawn Mower Days (2014)
An educational leader with years of experience in creating strategies to advance and grow programs and departments using “systems thinker” methods, dedicated to helping students realize their true potential through a unique combination of education experience coupled with a strong belief that high expectations and competent design breeds academic results.
- Hold Masters Degree in Educational Leadership with principal’s certification, a Masters in Secondary Education and Bachelors Degree in English Communication Arts.
- Experienced in supervising adults.
- Dedicated to building long-term systems that will last beyond my lifetime.
- Created curriculum that allows students to show the fusing of art and science and film through portfolio review.
Resume (PDF)
Work Samples (PDF)
MORE ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Artist Type: Media Arts: Filmmaker, Media/Visual Communications, New Media/Technology, Producer; Performing Arts: Director; Teaching Artist/Instructor
Artist Style: Teaching Artist/Instructor: Group Instruction, Guest Speaker, Instruction for Adults, Instruction for Children, Instruction for Seniors, Instruction for Special Needs, Workshop Presenter; Visual Art: Contemporary, Documentary, Narrative/Historical, Social Commentary
Artist Medium: Film; Photography
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
My films are primarily in the documentary style short films produced in collaboration with local artists.
Filmmaking brings life to thought.
As I encounter this complex world, I seek to elevate, highlight, and honor all people in their search for meaning and understanding.
Visually, I value clarity and nuance in the visual portrayals of life to allow the viewer those clips that will bring the full measure of insight.
Thematically, I value stories that engage the viewer in ways that bring new insights.
Geographically, my filmmaking work has been in and around San Antonio, TX.