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Marek Dojs

  • Director of Communication Program
  • Associate Professor of Communication
  • Fellow in Catholic Studies
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About Me

I am a professor of communication with a passion for interdisciplinary work. As an award-winning filmmaker, I explore the world, history, and the human experience. I believe film is one of the most influential art forms of our times and can deeply connect with our humanity. As a professor, I not only teach students the craft of filmmaking but also nurture their appreciation for this profound art.
My personal journey and family history have also cultivated a commitment to Holocaust and Genocide studies. The stories of my survivor family members have given me a unique perspective on this history and the challenges of Human Dignity in today's world. As a PhD candidate, I delve into the transmission of testimony across generations and its impact on the storytellers' identities.
Since 2014, I've proudly been a part of the University of Mary faculty, teaching courses in communication, art, and Catholic studies. Beyond my professional life, I'm a lifelong supporter of Chelsea Football Club, a musician, and together with my wife Madeline, we celebrate over 20 years of marriage and the joy of parenting nine children.

Why I’m At Mary

In 2005, I read St. John Paul the Great’s Apostolic Letter "The Rapid Development." At the time I was a "media savvy" youth minister in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. JPII's words inspired me to do more with my charism for producing media. In 2006 I began my graduate studies. This is the primary reason I am at Mary.

Expertise

Film Production, Documentary History and Production, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Nonlinear Editing, Film Studies, Visual Communication, Catholic Film and Filmmakers, Visual Arts, Pisanki (Slavic Easter Egg Design), Communication Leadership

2018 — Review of Field of Ashes. 360 Review. University of Mary Press, 2(1). https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/645066_156066c99a894806a0912ffc77bc14d0.pdf

2017 — Review of Antione Fuqua’s The Magnificent Seven, David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water, and HBO’s Westworld. 360 Review. University of Mary Press, 2. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/645066_dc427658d8b44a17922ed315853b6b00.pdf

2016 — Review of Fargo Movie, TV Series, and The Revenant. 360 Review. University of Mary Press, 1(2). https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/645066_9082649ec33a4d00b854abfbaf1a5bf4.pdf

2015 — Review of The Overnighters and White Earth. 360 Review. University of Mary Press, 1(1). https://news.umary.edu/fire-ice/

Education

PhD Candidate (Holocaust and Genocide Studies): Gratz College, Expected 2027
MFA (Documentary Film Production): University of North Texas, 2009
BA (History Communication): University of St. Thomas — Houston, 1998

Select Documentaries

My film work always has a personal connection to it. As a documentarian, the subject matters that I tend to focus on all touch the theme of identity within cultural frameworks.

 

Vocation Series 1 (2018 Promotional)

Film Language (2017 Essay)

ReMeshes of the Afternoon (2012 Experimental)

Return to Stołowicze (2008 Documentary)