Thomas Long, 23, is an experimental visual artist and filmmaker who explores the symbiosis between video art and cinema and the tensions between still imagery and time-based mediums. In the processes of storytelling and visual studies, he frequently collaborates with other artists to create persistently lingering imagery that encourages continual engagement long after the credits roll.




Email
lazstudios@gmail.com

  • ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

    UAFS - WESTERN ARKANSAS TECHNICAL CENTER

    COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

     Engineering, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Animation

     Dean’s List, 4.0 GPA

    BFA, 2022: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE

    EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA ART

     Film, Photography, Drawing/Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking/Design

     Honors Distinction, Magna Cum Laude

    PUBLICATIONS + EXHIBITIONS

    UARK SCHOOL OF ART

     stir-crazy (May 2020), Rebecca Drolen [Photography]

     ON EDGE (Dec. 2020), Rana Young [Photography]

     2022 Studio Art BFA Exhibition, UARK School of Art

    FILM FESTIVALS

    35th Edmonton International Film Festival, August 2021

    Rogers Short Film Festival 2023

    Fort Smith International Film Festival 2023

    LEADERSHIP / EXTRACURRICULAR

    FAITH HOMESCHOOL GROUP (FORT SMITH, AR)

     Yearbook Staff (2015-16, Design Editor 2016-17, Co-Editor in Chief 2017-18)

     Student Council (Secretary 2014-15, President 2015-17)

    CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY (FAYETTEVILLE, AR)

     Peer Ministry Team (RSO Leadership Council Member 2019-21)

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    YOUNG ACTORS GUILD

    LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE ORGANIZATION

     Video Production and/or Postproduction, 2016-18

     Stage Manager/Sound/Video Postproduction, “Goldilocks: The Real Story,” 2016

     Assistant Stage Manager/Video Production, “The Magic Tree House: The Knight At

    Dawn,” 2015

    CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION, VAN BUREN

    ARTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

     Volunteer Assistant Teacher, Art Camp Summer 2019

    ST. THOMAS AQUINAS UNIVERSITY PARISH

    CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY

     Audio/Visual Servant Scholar, 2020-2022

    o Livestreaming Sunday Mass, speakers/events

    o Videography, promotional videos/reflections

    o Photography + Lightroom editing

    MCAFEE STUDIOS

     Freelance, 1st AC/Camera Operator, DOLR Ordinations + Taste of Faith, 2020-22

    THADEN SCHOOL, BENTONVILLE

     Co-Teacher, Stop Motion Art Camp Summer 2022