UW Oshkosh Radio-TV-Film Faculty/Staff

Perkins, Troy, Assistant Professor
Office: A/C W214
Phone: 424-2316
Email: perkins@uwosh.edu
Office Hours

M.F.A. in Film Production, New York University. B.A. in Radio-TV-Film, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Troy Perkins teaches courses in film and television production. He has worked for several years in New York City on independent features, music videos, television, and corporate video. He co-founded Mindpool Productions in Milwaukee , where he served as writer/director/editor on commercials, corporate videos, and video and animation design for concert tours (including tours featuring Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Barenaked Ladies, and the Beastie Boys). His short film A Day Out won a Dean's Award at NYU. He was writer/director/editor on the recently completed A Tractor for Sale , and he continues to develop narrative and documentary screenplays and productions. "Tractor for Sale," the video written and directed by Troy Perkins and produced by Frances Perkins has just been selected as a Remi Award Winner at the 39th Annual World Fest-Houston.

Professional Philosophy: I believe in quality, creativity, and staying current with new trends in film and video production and technology.
Favorite Quote: We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams. (Willy Wonka)

	Perkins, Troy, Assistant Professor Office: A/C W214 Phone: 424-2316 Email: perkins@uwosh.edu Office Hours M.F.A. in Film Production, New York University. B.A. in Radio-TV-Film, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Troy Perkins teaches courses in film and television production. He has worked for several years in New York City on independent features, music videos, television, and corporate video. He co-founded Mindpool Productions in Milwaukee , where he served as writer/director/editor on commercials, corporate videos, and video and animation design for concert tours (including tours featuring Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Barenaked Ladies, and the Beastie Boys). His short film A Day Out won a Dean's Award at NYU. He was writer/director/editor on the recently completed A Tractor for Sale , and he continues to develop narrative and documentary screenplays and productions. "Tractor for Sale," the video written and directed by Troy Perkins and produced by Frances Perkins has just been selected as a Remi Award Winner at the 39th Annual World Fest-Houston. Professional Philosophy: I believe in quality, creativity, and staying current with new trends in film and video production and technology. Favorite Quote: We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams. (Willy Wonka)
		Advice for students: Upon graduation, you should have a strong reel to show potential graduate schools, employers, and investors. Get involved and stay involved with the clubs and organizations that the Radio/TV/Film major has to offer. They offer incredible experience, knowledge of the program and the students, and the chance to work on advanced film and television productions. This valuable opportunity will help you to build your reel and skill.