Leah Gilliam

L. Franklin Gilliam
Photo of L. Franklin Gilliam
Born
Leah Catherine Gilliam

1967 (age 56–57)
EducationBrown University (BA)
New York University (MFA)
Known forParticipating in first digital media exhibition at Whitney Museum of Art, NY
Notable workApeshit v3, Lesberation, Sapphire and the Slave Girl
Parents
RelativesMelissa L. Gilliam (sister)

L. Franklin Gilliam is an American filmmaker and media artist. Her work explores issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation.[1] Gilliam was the director of projects and community catalyst at gamelab's Institute of Play[2] and a visiting faculty member at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.[3] They are currently vice president of strategy and innovation at Girls Who Code.[4]

  1. ^ "Films by UWM students will premiere Saturday". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 1991-12-13. 0EB826D14BA43E04.
  2. ^ "Institute of Play Team". Archived from the original on June 24, 2009. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
  3. ^ "Faculty/Staff - Speaker/Visiting List". Vermont College of Fine Arts. 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-26. [dead link]
  4. ^ "About Us". Retrieved 2016-03-16.