Richard Gladstein, who has served as dean of the American Film Institute’s AFI Conservatory for the past 18 months, is exiting his post, the organization said Monday. The graduate film school’s Michael Chung, Vice Dean of Administration, and Tom Engfer, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, have been appointed Co-Interim Deans. Both will report to AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale.
AFI, which just wrapped its AFI Fest 2018 last week, said a search for a permanent replacement is underway. Gladstein said that in AFI’s announcement today he was moving “on to new opportunities” but offered no other details. He had been in the post one academic year.
Said Gazzale: “We appreciate Richard’s contributions to the Conservatory, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Gladstone was appointed dean in May 2017, taking over for Jan Schuette. He has been nominated for two Best Picture Oscars — The Cider House Rules...
AFI, which just wrapped its AFI Fest 2018 last week, said a search for a permanent replacement is underway. Gladstein said that in AFI’s announcement today he was moving “on to new opportunities” but offered no other details. He had been in the post one academic year.
Said Gazzale: “We appreciate Richard’s contributions to the Conservatory, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Gladstone was appointed dean in May 2017, taking over for Jan Schuette. He has been nominated for two Best Picture Oscars — The Cider House Rules...
- 11/19/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Gladstein is stepping down as dean of the American Film Institute Conservatory after a little over year at the top of the film school.
He will be replaced on an interim basis by Michael Chung, vice dean of administration, and Tom Engfer, vice dean of academic affairs. AFI said it has begun a search for a permanent dean.
Gladstein, a former Miramax executive and the founder of the production company FilmColony, said he is moving on “to new opportunities” in a statement. He took the reins at AFI after a particularly stormy period in its history. His predecessor, Jan Schuette, stepped down after facing a near-revolt among staffers. Schuette, who took the helm of the conservatory in 2014, ran afoul of the faculty over changes he made to the school’s thesis program and for failing to consult with them on personnel moves. The faculty union held a “no confidence...
He will be replaced on an interim basis by Michael Chung, vice dean of administration, and Tom Engfer, vice dean of academic affairs. AFI said it has begun a search for a permanent dean.
Gladstein, a former Miramax executive and the founder of the production company FilmColony, said he is moving on “to new opportunities” in a statement. He took the reins at AFI after a particularly stormy period in its history. His predecessor, Jan Schuette, stepped down after facing a near-revolt among staffers. Schuette, who took the helm of the conservatory in 2014, ran afoul of the faculty over changes he made to the school’s thesis program and for failing to consult with them on personnel moves. The faculty union held a “no confidence...
- 11/19/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Richard Gladstein is stepping down as dean of the AFI Conservatory, the American Film Institute announced Monday.
Vice dean of administration Michael Chung and vice dean of academic affairs Tom Engfer will serve as co-interim deans and will report to AFI’s President and CEO Bob Gazzale. The Conservatory is searching for a new, permanent dean.
“It was my honor to serve as Dean of the AFI Conservatory,” said Gladstein. “As I move on to new opportunities, I will always cherish and champion the Fellows, the faculty and the alumni who make AFI a world-class educational experience.”
Also Read: Nicole Kidman's 'Destroyer' and Viola Davis' 'Widows' Cancel AFI Fest Red Carpet Amid Woolsey Fire
Gazzale added, “We appreciate Richard’s contributions to the Conservatory, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Gladstein was named the dean of the Conservatory in May of 2017, taking over for Jan Schuette,...
Vice dean of administration Michael Chung and vice dean of academic affairs Tom Engfer will serve as co-interim deans and will report to AFI’s President and CEO Bob Gazzale. The Conservatory is searching for a new, permanent dean.
“It was my honor to serve as Dean of the AFI Conservatory,” said Gladstein. “As I move on to new opportunities, I will always cherish and champion the Fellows, the faculty and the alumni who make AFI a world-class educational experience.”
Also Read: Nicole Kidman's 'Destroyer' and Viola Davis' 'Widows' Cancel AFI Fest Red Carpet Amid Woolsey Fire
Gazzale added, “We appreciate Richard’s contributions to the Conservatory, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Gladstein was named the dean of the Conservatory in May of 2017, taking over for Jan Schuette,...
- 11/19/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Richard Gladstein, who was named dean of the AFI Conservatory in May 2017, is stepping down from that post, which he held for just over one academic year, the American Film Institute announced Monday.
Michael Chung, vice dean of administration, and Tom Engfer, vice dean of academic affairs, have been named co-interim deans, reporting to AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale, as the search for a permanent dean gets underway.
The AFI didn't offer any explanation for the surprise development and declined further comment.
"It was my honor to serve as dean of the AFI Conservatory,"...
Michael Chung, vice dean of administration, and Tom Engfer, vice dean of academic affairs, have been named co-interim deans, reporting to AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale, as the search for a permanent dean gets underway.
The AFI didn't offer any explanation for the surprise development and declined further comment.
"It was my honor to serve as dean of the AFI Conservatory,"...
- 11/19/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Richard Gladstein, who was named dean of the AFI Conservatory in May 2017, is stepping down from that post, which he held for just over one academic year, the American Film Institute announced Monday.
Michael Chung, vice dean of administration, and Tom Engfer, vice dean of academic affairs, have been named co-interim deans, reporting to AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale, as the search for a permanent dean gets underway.
The AFI didn't offer any explanation for the surprise development and declined further comment.
"It was my honor to serve as dean of the AFI Conservatory,"...
Michael Chung, vice dean of administration, and Tom Engfer, vice dean of academic affairs, have been named co-interim deans, reporting to AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale, as the search for a permanent dean gets underway.
The AFI didn't offer any explanation for the surprise development and declined further comment.
"It was my honor to serve as dean of the AFI Conservatory,"...
- 11/19/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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