Aaron Rushin

Aaron Rushin

Aaron Rushin

    • Communication Studies - Kyoto

      • Assistant Professor

        Programs

        • Undergraduate

Areas of Expertise

Aaron has been involved in independent filmmaking since the turn of the last century.  Since co-founding, Timecode: NOLA (a New Orleans area non-profit dedicated to supporting and highlighting Louisiana filmmakers) in 2003 and then teaching in film production at the University of New Orleans Film program, he has been involved in making, directing, and producing Low Budget/Independent films and videos.  He also specializes in Digital Media Production, and Cinematography.

Teaching Interests

Aaron teaches courses in film and Media Production and screenwriting.

Representative Publications (films Produced and/or directed) 

  • The Crepe Creep (2025) short film. Producer. Official selection 2025 Abita Springs Film Fest
  • The Great Davini (2024) short film. Producer, Official selection 2025 Cinema on the Bayou Film Fest
  • Old Crows (2019) short film. Co-Producer. Official selection 2019 New Orleans Film Fest
  • A Quiet Storm AKA 9th Ward Justice (2015) feature film. Producer. Official selection 2016 New Orleans Film Fest
  • Dusk/Dark/Dawn (2014) feature film. Producer. (Timecode: NOLA)
  • Humidity (2013) feature film. Producer. (Timecode: NOLA)
  • Where Y’at (Hello) (2012) feature film. Producer. (Timecode: NOLA)
  • Spare Change (2012) short film. Producer. Official selection Timecode: NOLA Film Fest
  • Lost Night (2012) short film. Producer. Honorable mention winner, The Indie Gathering, Cleveland, OH. Official selection Little Rock Film Festival
  • Long Way Home (2010) music video for Los Po-Boy-Citos. Co-Director/Co-Producer.
  • Undone (2007) short film. Director/Writer. Official selection: Big Easy Film Festival; Strawberry Jam Film Fest; New Orleans Film Festival; UNO Film Festival; OUTHOUSE Film and Video Festival.
  • Charisma (2005) music video for Impulss. Co-Director/Producer.
  • Two Mississippis (2002) short film. Producer/Director. Official selection for New Orleans Video Access Center’s Poets in a Dream State project
  • Sweat (2002) short film. Director/Writer. Official selection: 2006 Surge Film Festival; 2002 Ohio Independent Film Festival; 2002 New Orleans Film Festival; 2002 ZoieFilms online festival
  • Faith & Betrayal (2001) short film. Director/Writer. Official selection: 2006 Surge Film Festival; 2001 Ohio Independent Film Festival; New Orleans International Film Festival; Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee 2001; Highgate Film Festival, London, England
  • A Simple Question (2000) short film. Director/Co-Writer. Official selection: New Orleans International Film Festival; Caja Negra Film Festival; Alwaysi.com 2000filmfestival
  • The Photograph (2000) short film. Director/Co-Writer. Official selection: Ohio Independent Film Festival; Freaky Film Festival; Caja Negra Film Festival

Education

  • Master of Fine Arts, Film Production, Department of Drama and Communications, University of New Orleans
  • Bachelor of Science, Communications Studies with Video Production Emphasis, Missouri Western State College
  • Bachelor of Arts, English with Creative Writing Emphasis, Missouri Western State College 

Previous Appointments

The University of New Orleans (2007-2026)