Dr. Bentley Heyman

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Biography

Bentley Heyman is a Lecturer in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech. He works as a screenwriter and director, having been honored at film festivals worldwide, including the Montana Film Festival, Brooklyn Film Festival, and Richmond Film Festival. With professional experience in producing, directing, screenwriting, editing, and cinematography, Heyman brings a holistic perspective to filmmaking in his teaching. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Film from Stony Brook University and has previously taught at American InterContinental University, where he received the Faculty Excellence Award in 2023 for his commitment to student success. At Georgia Tech, he teaches courses in Video Production, Advanced Video Production, Video Post-Production, Writing for Stage and Screen, and Senior Thesis. He is dedicated to hands-on, collaborative learning and mentors students through professional-level production experiences that bridge academic study and creative practice.

Research Interests

Courses

LMC-3236: Writing Stage Screen LMC-3406: Video Production LMC-3407: Advanced Video Production LMC-4102: Senior Thesis LMC-4407: Video Editing Postproduction

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.