We, proud alumni of the Ohio University School of Film, write in support of our professor, Tom Hayes, who was unjustly removed from teaching this semester due to his participation in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
"I am the Director of Film and Media Production at Capital University and an award-winning film editor. The skills and knowledge I learned from Tom Hayes have had an indelible impact on my professional career. Inspired by Tom's brilliant art of editing course, I designed and taught a similar course, soon to be required of all Capital production students." - Elliott Wortley, Class of 2025
"I have built a career in nonprofit storytelling, drawing the public's focus to organizations that create social impact and enabling fundraisers to secure support for vulnerable communities. Tom Hayes and the art of editing course were foundational to my professional career." - Sabrina Evans-Renkar, MFA 2015
Author's summary: Alumni support professor Tom Hayes after his removal from teaching.