Author: Marya Morstad
Radio and Film Producer: Host/Producer of “Art Matters” on KFAI-FM Community Radio since 1992. Coordinated the Twin Cities Arab Film Festival for Mizna, 2009-2012. “Art is Patriotic” — A look at art and politics during The Republican National Convention, held in St. Paul, 2008 (audio/video). Produced the “Radio mnartists” for this site: a series of 80 audio portraits of Minnesota artists, 2005-2008. Produced an award-winning documentary on the arts and spirituality, “Art and Spirit Matters: Arts and Religion in the Twin Cities,” 2003-2004. Produced 50 radio profiles on the film industry for “Film Week” on KPCC-FM in Los Angeles, 1998-2000. Worked in marketing at Public Radio International from 1992-1996. Produced independent film “Velvet Elvis,” 1992-1994.