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Visiting Faculty Norry Niven

On a darkened stage, two actors one in vintage attire and one in a yellow dress perform while crew members above adjust a camera on a catwalk.

Norry Niven: “Start It Day One”

In this interview, award winning director, producer, cinematographer and UTA alum Norry Niven talks about his commercial filmmaking classes, which he has offered now several times at UTA, and shares insights on what may connect the art in ancient caves with a Fiat commercial.

Norry Niven teaches Cinematic Arts students Norry Niven with students in Commercial Production class

Norry Niven with students in Commercial Production class. Fall 2024. Courtesy of Norry Niven

A group of film students standing and sitting outdoors around a professional camera rig under a pergola on a sunny day. Inside a small green-walled set, an actor sits in a director’s chair as two crew members talk and another student stands off to the side.

Students working on Fiat commercial ad, fall 2024 semester. Photo by Norry Niven

Storyboard for Fiat Commercial Storyboard for Fiat Commercial 2

Images from Fiat commercial storyboard. Courtesy of Norry Niven