Krystian Ramlogan
Assistant Professor
- School of Literature, Media, and Communication
Overview
Krystian Kevin Ramlogan is a scholar and award-winning filmmaker specializing in Caribbean cinema, narrative structures, and performance studies. His research explores frameworks of resistance and emancipation in cinematic narratives, with particular attention to comparative analysis and the amplification of marginalized voices in global cinema. His work bridges critical theory and creative practice, examining how cinematic form articulates experiences of identity, displacement, and cultural memory across the Caribbean and its diaspora.
Ramlogan's films have screened at international festivals, and he brings this creative practice into dialogue with his scholarly and pedagogical work. As a curriculum designer, he has developed film and media programs at multiple institutions, including the Caribbean's first BFA in digital media at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. His teaching integrates rigorous critical analysis with innovative methodologies, fostering inclusive approaches to storytelling and media literacy.
- M.F.A. in Film, Howard University, Summa Cum Laude, 2012
- B.A. Radio, TV, Film, Howard University, Summa Cum Laude, 2008
Interests
Film studies and critical analysis
Animation history and theory
Digital Storytelling
3D modeling and animation using Autodesk Maya
Visual media literacy
Humanities approaches to moving image culture
Film pedagogy and curriculum design in higher education
Critical approaches to animated media
Intersections of technology and visual storytelling
National and transnational animation traditions
Media literacy and humanities education
- Communication
- Cultural and Ethical Awareness
- Digital Humanities
- Digital Media
Focuses:
- Latin America and Caribbean
- United States
- Caribbean Studies
- Cinema Studies
- Communication
- Creativity in Context
- Cross-Cultural Understanding
- Digital and Mixed Media
- Film History and Theory
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Partnering
- Media
- Media Production
- Poetry
Courses
- LMC-2500: Intro to Film
- LMC-3253: Animation
Publications
Selected Publications
Creative Artifacts
- This Is Not a Movie
Date: 2026
Independent feature film currently in production.
- Cut My Hair, Barber
Date: 2017
Award-winning short film exploring identity and community through the lens of a neighborhood barbershop.
- Sons of the City
In: DC Independent Film Festival [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2014
Sons of the City is a coming of age drama set in Washington DC about Joe Young, an intelligent young man that begins to question his surroundings.
- Chasing Refuge
In: Urban Mediamakers Film Festival [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2013
Award-winning short film examining themes of suicide and guilt.
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded
In: Venice Film Festival [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2013
Anthology television series commissioned for the 70th Venice Film Festival, featuring short works by internationally acclaimed filmmakers. Served as editor for the segment directed by Haile Gerima.
All Publications
Creative Artifacts
- This Is Not a Movie
Date: 2026
Independent feature film currently in production.
- Cut My Hair, Barber
Date: 2017
Award-winning short film exploring identity and community through the lens of a neighborhood barbershop.
- Sons of the City
In: DC Independent Film Festival [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2014
Sons of the City is a coming of age drama set in Washington DC about Joe Young, an intelligent young man that begins to question his surroundings.
- Chasing Refuge
In: Urban Mediamakers Film Festival [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2013
Award-winning short film examining themes of suicide and guilt.
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded
In: Venice Film Festival [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2013
Anthology television series commissioned for the 70th Venice Film Festival, featuring short works by internationally acclaimed filmmakers. Served as editor for the segment directed by Haile Gerima.
Updated: Jan 5th, 2026 at 5:35 PM