Sydney Carmer is a multimedia artist and filmmaker from North Carolina. With a fine arts background in both digital media and illustration, they bring a creativity-centered approach to storytelling. They specialize primarily in cinematography and post-production and frequently engage in mixed media work. This work often aims to reveal the poignant yet playful aspects of contemporary relationships via the intersection of horror and humor. Carmer also has research experience in new media studies, wherein they examine the ways in which digital technology reframes preexisting art historical discourse in educational settings.
Research and Creative Interests
Cinematography, Mixed Media, Animation, New Media Studies, Queer Film, Experimental Film, Horror, Documentary
Selected Work and Awards
Carmer, Sydney (2024). “Histories of New Media: The Contemporary Discourse of Digital Arts.” Undergraduate Honors Thesis at UNC Charlotte.
Gold Reel Film Festival, Best Documentary & Best Film Awards (2024). Charlotte, NC.
Education
BFA, Art, Digital Media & Illustration Concentrations, UNC Charlotte