AMARI BLAIR
Filmmaker | Production Design | Cinematography
Boston, MA | Providence, RI
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) — Providence, RI
BFA in Film/Animation/Video, Expected 2028
BFA in Film/Animation/Video, Expected 2028
Relevant Coursework:
Intermediate Animation, Open Media, Live-action,Photography, Projection, Film Theory
PROFESSIONAL & PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston – Fast Forward & Digital Cooperative Programs (2022–2024)
Focused on contemporary art, media, and critical dialogue within a museum setting. Developed both independent and collaborative projects, participated in in-depth critiques, and engaged directly with artists and museum staff to better understand exhibition-making, public programming, and technical filmmaking and curatorial skills.
Focused on contemporary art, media, and critical dialogue within a museum setting. Developed both independent and collaborative projects, participated in in-depth critiques, and engaged directly with artists and museum staff to better understand exhibition-making, public programming, and technical filmmaking and curatorial skills.
Independent Filmmaker & Crew Member — Brown University & RISD Productions (2024–Present)
Worked on student and independent film sets in roles including directing, cinematography, and production support. Assisted with lighting setups, camera operation, shot planning, and on-set coordination across pre-production, production, and post.
Worked on student and independent film sets in roles including directing, cinematography, and production support. Assisted with lighting setups, camera operation, shot planning, and on-set coordination across pre-production, production, and post.
SELECTED EXHIBITS
RISD Film/Animation/Video Sophomore Show— RISD Museum (2026) Co-curated and independently organized a showcase featuring 30+ short films by RISD Film/Animation/Video students, overseeing submissions, programming, and exhibition presentation.
From the Ground Up — ICA Seaport Studio, Boston (2023-2024)
Exhibited original work as part of a curated youth showcase focused in storytelling and environmental activism. Spoke at the exhibition reception, presenting the conceptual framework and creative process behind the piece to a public audience.
Exhibited original work as part of a curated youth showcase focused in storytelling and environmental activism. Spoke at the exhibition reception, presenting the conceptual framework and creative process behind the piece to a public audience.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cameras: Sony A7III, Black Magic, 16mm Bolex
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, MadMapper
Production: Directing, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Storyboarding, Editing
Lighting & Grip Fundamentals
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, MadMapper
Production: Directing, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Storyboarding, Editing
Lighting & Grip Fundamentals