Instructors

CORE INSTRUCTORS

	Josh Shayne (Film Instructor) Josh is an award-winning writer/director and the creator of Floating Lightbulb Films. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, his films and commercial works have garnered much acclaim. His unique creativity is hard to miss and impossible to forget!
	Leslie Getty (Film Instructor) Professional Editor and Filmmaker, Leslie has created numerous independent films, public service announcements and commercials. He has also taught filmmaking at all levels, including multiple summers with Looking Glass Arts.
	Mark McCoin (Sound Design and Audio Instructor) Audio Design Instructor with the Film Studies Department of CU Boulder. Scoring composer, musical director, and video and audio recording engineer. Mark has been part of the Looking Glass Arts' team since our very first workshop!
	Cathy Reinking (Acting Instructor) Professional Casting Director and Acting Teacher with 13 years experience as a working Casting Director for film, tv, and theatre. Cathy has led workshops for actors all around the US and Canada and presently runs Charisma Workshops in the Denver area.
	Ed Glassman (Film Instructor) Video Cinema Arts Teacher, Technology Specialist, and History Day Competition Coordinator at the Denver School of the Arts, Denver Public Schools. Ed has been a key instructor to Looking Glass Arts for over 3 years!
	Mohammed Alidu Master drummer born into the Bizung lineage of Dagomba talking drum chiefs of Northern Ghana. African Dance and Drum Instructor at CU Boulder. Leader of the band, The Bizung Family and part of the Playing for Change family of international musicians.
	Bob Wing Aikido black belt, and Chief Instructor of the Mountain Warrior Institute, and Naropa University Aikido Club in Boulder, Colorado. Bob also holds a master's degree in theology and is a Trager practitioner and tutor. We enjoy including Bob and his wisdom in as many of our programs as possible.
	Michael Beggs and Chris Hopper Former Looking Glass Arts' students who are now college-aged and returning to assist and mentor the LGA high school students who attend our Summer Camps. More fun than a wild carnival ride....

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS & VISITING INSTRUCTORS

	Scott Ogle Professional Cameraperson & 5 time national EMMY award winning Director of Photography. Over 25 years experience as a Producer, Director, Camera Operator, and Reporter. Owner of Equinox Productions in Boulder.
	Ed Done Director of Photography on numerous commercials, feature films, and documentaries. Extensive experience as Lighting Director and Gaffer. Ed is well respected within the industry as a seasoned and talented professional.
	Brad Wallace Award Winning Professional Cameraperson and creative genious. Owner and proprietor of Silverlined Productions, LLC in Niwot, Colorado, Brad has been a teacher and advisor to Looking Glass Arts since our very first workshop!
	Michael Verdick Grammy Award winning Audio Engineer. Album Producer and Professional Audio Engineer including Albums, Film Soundtracks, and Video Games.

VISITING ARTISTS

	Chungliang Al Huang Internationally respected Tai Ji master and founder of the Living Tao Foundation. Author of numerous books on Tai Ji, mind-body-spirit integration, and Taoism.
	David Darling Grammy Award Nominated cellist and composer whose incomparable teaching methods have helped open the world of music and improvisation to thousands of individuals. True friend, amazing musician and always welcome visitor to the Looking Glass Arts' family.
	Coleman Barks Poet and storyteller, Coleman is the foremost expert in translating Rumi poetry from Sufi to English. Tremendous communicator, entertainer, and friend of the world.