Dr. Marco Luna

Instructor

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Biography

Marco Luna, originally from Lima, Peru, is a filmmaker and educator at Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Holding an MFA in Studio Arts with a specialization in Film Production, he focuses on documentary filmmaking and immersive technologies. He teaches courses in film montage, filmmaking, and interactive VR cinema, encouraging students to harness new technologies to craft unique narrative experiences. His notable works include 'Cuando Todo Sucedió' (2006), 'Status' (2012), 'Blues VR' (2018), and 'Deseos de Casa' (2021). As a mentor at the Milieux Immersive Storytelling Studio, Marco guides fine arts students in utilizing cinema as a powerful tool for education and social impact. He is deeply committed to the evolution of cinema, continually exploring immersive technologies to enhance narrative experiences across artistic fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Part-Time Faculty

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching courses in film montage, filmmaking, and interactive VR cinema.

Courses

FMPR239: Montage FMPR231: Filmmaking FMPR398: Special Topics, Interactive VR Cinema COMS284: Moving Images

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.