Lance Clark

Dean of the Arts, Professor of Digital Media Arts / Film

Dr. Lance Clark has served on the faculty of Huntington University since 1993 and has played a central role in building the Digital Media Arts program into one of the most respected programs within the 100+ member CCCU network. His students in radio, television, and film consistently earn top national honors at the Broadcast Education Association convention, along with recurring awards from the Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters and the Fort Wayne Advertising Federation.

As a filmmaker and producer, Dr. Clark has created television commercials, corporate and nonprofit media, and overseas documentary projects across Asia, Central America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. He has served as Executive Producer on more than 150 student films, many of which have screened at regional and national festivals and earned significant recognition.

Lance’s short film The Gift of Hope received Best in Show honors at the BEA King Foundation Festival of Media Arts in 2016. In 2021, he co-founded Forester Film, Huntington University’s feature-film production company, which has since produced three narrative features through the Capstone Film Program. Forester Film’s debut feature, A Carpenter’s Prayer, screened theatrically in more than 67 theaters across 21 states and continues to reach audiences through national streaming platforms. This was followed by Tea on the Beach, a relationship-driven drama now streaming nationally online. Dr. Clark most recently co-produced and directed the company’s third feature, Overhill Manor, which is set for release in 2026.

In addition to his academic and filmmaking work, Dr. Clark operates LC Media, Inc., a professional production company specializing in nonprofit and corporate storytelling, where he intentionally hires current students and alumni as crew—extending hands-on mentorship beyond the classroom.

Dr. Clark currently serves as Dean of the Arts, providing academic leadership and strategic oversight for the School of the Arts across both the Huntington and Arizona campuses. His work bridges professional filmmaking, student mentorship, and faith-integrated creative practice, with a long-standing commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers in media and storytelling.

Lance and his wife, Mary, have two daughters and sons-in-law along with two beautiful grandchildren. They attend and serve at Life Church in Huntington, Indiana.