Letter to the Editor: Reinstate Tom Hayes
We write this letter today as proud alumni of the Ohio University School of Film, in support of our professor, Tom Hayes, who was unjustly removed from teaching this semester as a result of his participation in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
Elliott Wortley, Class of 2025: "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 has had an indelible impact on my professional career. Inspired by Tom’s brilliant the art of editing course, I designed and taught a similar course, soon to be required of all Capital production students."
Sabrina Evans-Renkar, MFA 2015: "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.
Author's summary: Alumni support professor Tom Hayes.