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Brian Mertes

Distinguished Director-in-Residence, School of Film, Television, and Media Arts

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At Emerson since 2026

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brian.mertes@emerson.edu

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Boston

Education

  • B.A., University of Texas Austin
  • M.F.A., Temple University
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