Program Director
Anna Proulx is the director of the VPA LA Semester and the instructor of the internship course (FIL 500).
Proulx has an extensive background in both arts and higher education management. Previously, she was the director of admissions for the American Film Institute Conservatory, a top-ranked master’s film program, and at Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television. She also managed the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, creatively supporting and working with international and domestic documentary filmmakers. Her passion throughout her career lies in finding, developing, and supporting artists through education.
Academic Operations Manager
Ian McCourt is the academic operations manager for VPA LA. He assists Anna Proulx in developing new programs for the VPA LA Semester. An alumnus of Syracuse University, he majored in television/radio/film and minored in theater.