Biography and expertise
Taniel Kilajian is an Armenian-American independent filmmaker that experiments in both fiction and documentary mediums. His films have screened and won awards at festivals both domestic and international, including SXSW, Soho International Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, and Literally Short Film Festival. Soon after graduating from UT Austin with an MFA in Film and Video Production in December 2019, Taniel had the privilege of working as Terrence Malick’s personal assistant for a year and a half. He is now working on his first feature documentary, shot in Armenia.
Education
Master's Degree
MFA in Radio Television Film
University of Texas at Austin, 2019
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Economics
New York University, 2011
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Best Short Documentary (under 15 minutes). November 17, 2024
Featured service activities
- Other
Track Coordinator | Postproduction and Sound
- Member
Capstone Selection Committee