Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts

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Christian Whittemore

Christian Whittemore

Christian Whittemore graduated with a BFA in Film Production Editing from Chapman University’s Dodge College in 2020. He is currently based in Los Angeles, working in post-production as an editor for commercial films, short documentaries, and music videos. Christian is part of the production company Boxfort, having recently completed work on their first independent feature film “A Most Atrocious Thing”. Christian served as the colorist for the film, and as a body double for his roommate. Additionally, he will receive his first credits as an assistant editor and associate editor later this year with the release of the feature film “SHARE?”

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About the School

GPS Address:

624 Old Main Circle Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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Mailing Address:

Governor’s School for the Arts 1301 E. Main St. Box 38 Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Our Mission

The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts exists to provide high quality arts education for gifted and talented high school students in the state of Tennessee. The pre-professional summer curriculum includes individual and group instruction designed to help each student explore and develop his or her talents in music, ballet, theatre, filmmaking, and visual art. About four hours a day, six days a week are spent working in the major area of concentration.  If you are a former student, visit the Governor's School Alumni Center.

The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts is a three week summer program for rising 11th and 12th grade students in Tennessee. Administered by the State Department of Education, we offer study programs in art, dance, filmmaking, theatre, and music. Students are selected in competitive auditions during the months of January or February. Those eligible are Tennessee residents who attend public, private and home schools within the state. Questions? - Contact Us.