Frank Patterson

Professor Frank Patterson serves as the Dean of the Florida State University College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts.

Raymond Fielding

Dean Emeritus Raymond Fielding joined The Film School in 1990 and served as the founding permanent dean for 13 years before stepping down in the summer of 2003. Dean Fielding has spent the last 45 years as a professor and/or administrator at six different university film schools and is the author of six books on film technology and history and of more than thirty articles in scholarly journals.

Reb Braddock

Reb Braddock is a writer and director of feature films who serves as the Associate Dean for The Film School. He is one of the original architects of the MFA program who has shepherded its growth and success since its first year in 1989.

Fred Salancy

Meryl Warren

As Director of Alumni, Meryl Warren works with the Deans in the administration of the Film School. She coordinates alumni affairs for the Film School, and organizes annual screenings of thesis films in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Panama City.

Linda Hensley

As the Administrative Specialist, Linda handles the day-to-day administrative matters of the Film School on behalf of the Dean's Office and acts as the primary trouble-shooter for faculty, staff and students.