John Bennardo, B.S., M.F.A.
Assistant Professor
Basic Information
Department
Office Location
Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library
Lynn University
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Professional Profile
Bennardo has a strong background in film and television, having received his master’s degree from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles and then going on to work as a producer on several television shows on networks such as ABC, Fox, Lifetime and the Oxygen Network. In addition to his teaching duties at Lynn, Bennardo is also a documentary filmmaker and does freelance video work for corporations, small businesses, high schools and families.
Education
- B.S., University of Miami
- M.F.A., American Film Institute
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every student is important and deserves the best I can offer. In addition to the classroom setting, I provide one-on-one, hands-on teaching of film and television equipment and procedure.
Teaching Specialties
- Film & TV procedure
- Film & TV editing
- Film & TV writing
- Analyzing media works
Awards/Honors
- Member of Alpha Epsilon Rho
- Documentary, "Turning Point: A Woman’s Drive to Self-Discovery," Official Selection, Delray Beach Film Festival, 2006
- Documentary, "Roots: The Hair-Raising Story of a Guy Named Sy," Official Selection, Palm Beach International Film Festival, 2007
- Deaver Award for Teaching Excellence
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