GC Lecture Series presents award-winning filmmaker Molly Vernon on Nov. 5

Award-winning filmmaker, writer, director and producer, Molly Vernon, will present at the Galveston College Lecture Series on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the GC Black Box Theatre on the college’s main campus, located at 4015 Ave. Q in Galveston.

The GC Lecture Series is free and open to the public. The college’s Black Box Theatre is located on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building in Room FA-207.

Vernon, who is based in Houston, has more than 70 film and television credits to her name, and she brings a versatile perspective to independent filmmaking, combining creative storytelling with extensive experience in production management and on-set leadership.

Her work spans drama, science fiction, horror, and suspense, reflecting a passion for compelling characters and stories that explore the human experience. Vernon’s selected directing and writing credits include the award-winning short films “Lillian,” “Into the Light,” “Abide,” and “Men in Cars.” As a producer and executive producer, she also contributed to “Red Pearl,” which received a Special Jury Award in the inaugural NASA CineSpace competition in 2015.

Through her production company, Molly’s Writers Room, Vernon continues to develop original stories and bring independent projects to life. Her current work includes “I/O (Input-Output),” a science-fiction project exploring the consequences of crossing boundaries between technology and the unknown.

In addition to her filmmaking career, Vernon is a film and theatre educator who is passionate about sharing her knowledge and supporting the next generation of storytellers. Her career reflects a commitment to independent film, creative collaboration, and the art of bringing distinctive stories from the page to the screen.

For more information about the 2026-27 Galveston College Lecture Series, contact Hank Deslaurier at 409-944-1327, or by email at [email protected].