2008 Woodie Awards
University hires second film professor
Kelly McGee
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: News
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Born and raised in Brazil, Enie Vaisburd has studied in Israel and the United States, and has had a passion for film for as long as she can remember.
"Film is a powerful medium. Learning film is like learning a new language. The film language provides us the possibility to create wonderful pieces. It is important that we use this language creatively and responsibly," Vaisburd said.
Currently teaching at the Northwest Film Center in Portland, Vaisburd will begin teaching film at Pacific in the fall.
When asked what she likes about Pacific, she said "I was really impressed by students and faculty at Pacific. Everyone seems committed and dedicated to what they do. I also like the fact that Pacific is a small school with a great deal of interdisciplinary dialogue. There is a commitment to community and social concerns and students are encouraged to be engaged with the world around them."
Aside from her love of the atmosphere that Pacific brings, Vaisburd is also looking forward to creating a relationship with the students, and "getting to know the students and work together towards growing as human beings and filmmakers."
Throughout her experience with film and making documentaries of her own, Vaisburd has come to understand the importance of being educated in film in order to make the greatest impact possible, and to do so in a respectful and responsible way.
She hopes to express this importance to others and help them to become educated and to develop their talent.
Vaisburd said, "I think students should major in film because we need good storytellers that are versed in film production and theory. We need storytellers that are thinking about what their images mean. One of my favorite things about teaching is seeing student work being formed."
Growing up in Brazil and immersing herself in other cultures around the world, Vaisburd understands the importance of exploring other cultures and perspectives.
"We are so encapsulated into our own lives, that it is good to have a different perspective, and see what other people are thinking, and what their priorities are," she said.
When she turned 19, Vaisburd moved to Jerusalem, Israel to study French Literature.
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