ATLANTA—The School of Film, Media & Theatre welcomes a new screenwriting lecturer! Meet Kevin Douglas Del Principe. Read on to learn more about Kevin's background, teaching interests and a few fun facts.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself, where you're joining us from and what drew you to the School of Film, Media & Theatre?
Most recently, I lived in Memphis, Tennessee, and before that, Los Angeles. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and live in a variety of places, but I grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Western New York. Above all, the values I learned from my family are my guiding light no matter where I find myself. These values include considering working hard as honorable, caring for others as an essential responsibility and pursuing one’s dreams as a worthy ambition.
I came to the School of Film, Media & Theatre because I love teaching screenwriting and mentoring students. Sharing my experiences feels like a way to pass the creative torch forward.
What courses will you be teaching this year?
In the fall, I’ll be teaching three sections of Short Screenwriting and one section of Dramatic Writing. In the spring, I expect to teach Dramatic Writing, Short Screenwriting and Social Justice Screenwriting.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
My favorite part of teaching is watching students realize their potential. Even after they graduate, I love cheering them on as they build their careers—and more importantly, as they strive to live meaningful lives.
What’s one thing students might be surprised to learn about you?
I am a diehard Buffalo Bills fan! Also, while I’m a writer, I find that talking through ideas really helps me think. And I enjoy working with my hands—whether it’s mowing the lawn or refurbishing old furniture.
What’s your favorite film, book, or TV show right now?
I just finished binge-watching the TV show Black Sails, which is about pirates! In some ways, this is an odd choice for me because I’m a little squeamish with on-screen violence, particularly the kind that includes knives or swords. But I do appreciate outsider characters who don’t quite fit into society, who have a code even if it isn’t the dominant societal one, and who are willing to challenge established power. This show certainly had plenty of outsider-type characters!