“Most original presentation of a current political issue” - Politics on Film / The Bipartisan Policy Center
Roy Germano
shot, directed, and edited THE OTHER SIDE OF IMMIGRATION, an award winning documentary that has been called a “must-see for anyone serious about the subject” and “a beautifully shot” film that “shows the human side of immigration.”
Roy holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Texas at Austin, where he conducted extensive research in the Mexican countryside with support from the National Science Foundation. His work has been featured by The Huffington Post, Univision’s Al Punto with Jorge Ramos, the Fox News Channel, The Economist, and many others.
Since 2009, Roy has given over 50 keynote speeches and talks about Mexico/immigration issues at universities, conferences, and community events throughout the country. He also maintains a popular blog on Mexico and the politics of immigration. He is working on a new documentary about Mexican folk music and writing a book about immigration issues from the perspective of both sides of the border.
Contact booking@roygermano.com to invite Roy to discuss THE OTHER SIDE OF IMMIGRATION at your institution or to give the keynote address at your next conference.
Roy Germano’s past and upcoming speaking engagements
Keynote Speeches
Minnesota Bilingual Education Conference, MN Department of Education, May 3, 2012
New York State Migrant Education Conference, Syracuse, NY, Nov. 2, 2011
24nd Annual East Coast Migrant Stream Forum, West Palm Beach, FL, Oct. 21, 2011
University of Alabama Medical School, Conference on Serving Hispanic Patients, Oct. 4, 2011
New York State Farmworker Health Conference, Syracuse, NY, June 14, 2011
Princeton University, Students and Alumni of Color Symposium, Nov. 12-13, 2010
Texas Department of Public Health, Migrant Experience Conference, April 8, 2010
Invited Talks at Colleges & Universities
University of South Carolina, April 4, 2012
University of Washington Law School, Oct. 11, 2011
University of Alabama Birmingham, Hill Alumni Center, Oct. 4. 2011
United States Naval Academy, April 27, 2011
Syracuse University, April 21, 2011
Fordham University, April 15, 2011
New York University, April 14, 2011
City College of New York, Immigration and Education Conference, Mar. 19, 2011
Indiana University-Bloomington, March 3, 2011
Texas Christian University, Feb. 7-9, 2011
The New School, Nov. 29, 2010
Arizona State University-West Campus, Nov. 18, 2010
Arizona State University-Tempe Campus, Nov. 17, 2010
Cornell University, Dyson School of Applied Economics, Oct. 15, 2010
Hawai’i Pacific University, Oct. 1, 2010
Medgar Evers College, April 29, 2010
University of Pennsylvania, April 5, 2010
St. Edward’s University, Jan. 20, 2010
Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, Dec. 8, 2009
Allegheny College, Nov. 16, 2009
New York University, Nov. 5, 2009
Suffolk County Community College, Nov. 4, 2009
University of New Hampshire, Oct. 29, 2009
Bates College, Oct. 28, 2009
Northern Arizona University, Oct. 21, 2009
American University, Oct. 7, 2009
Gettysburg College, Oct. 6, 2009
McDaniel College, Oct. 5, 2009
Texas State University, Oct. 1, 2009
Bellarmine University, Sept. 29, 2009
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Sept. 24, 2009
Lewis & Clark College, College of Education, Sept. 23, 2009
Pacific University-Forest Grove Campus, Sept. 22, 2009
Pacific University-Eugene Campus, Sept. 21, 2009
University of Louisville, Sept. 10, 2009
University of Texas at Austin, April 29, 2009
University of Texas at Austin, March 31, 2009
Invited Talks at Community Organizations
Humanities Washington, Bellevue, WA (City Hall), Oct. 11, 2011
CityTERM Youth Program, New York, NY, April 14, 2011
Finger Lakes Community and Migrant Health Center, Geneva, NY, Oct. 14, 2010
Art for Change, New York, NY, Sept. 30, 2010
Politics on Film, Washington, DC, July 20, 2010
Oak Orchard Community Health Center, Brockport, NY, April 24, 2010
Brooklyn Public Library, NYC Immigrant Heritage Week, April 18, 2010
Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Education Center, New York, NY, April 17, 2010
American Museum of Natural History, Latino Experience Event, New York, NY, March 20, 2010
Church of St. Paul the Apostle, New York, NY, March 18, 2010
Bipartisan Policy Center/Politics on Film, Washington, DC, May 10, 2009
Kentucky Center for the Arts, Louisville, KY, June 13, 2009
Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin, TX, April 24, 2009
Buy The Other Side of Immigration. Watch online.
Frequently asked questions about Roy Germano’s speaking engagements
Can you provide references/testimonials?
Yes, click here to read detailed references from some of Roy’s most recent events.
What do Roy’s visits include?
Roy’s visits usually include some combination of the following activities:
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(1)A screening of The Other Side of Immigration (55 min), followed by an energetic and engaging Q&A session (30-45 min). Roy introduces the film and runs the Q&A.
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(2)A keynote speech on any or a combination of the topics listed below (ranging from 30-90 min, depending on event schedule), followed by a Q&A session.
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(3)Classroom visits (seminar and lecture-style are both okay).
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(4)One-on-one advising, meetings, or consulting with students/faculty/professionals.
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(5)Storytelling, small-group discussions and/or meet-and-greet at luncheons or receptions.
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(6)Roy is also willing to participate in panel discussions.
Note: it’s rare that all of these activities would be scheduled for a single visit. A typical 24-hour visit to a college, for example, usually includes a film screening, post-screening Q&A, and reception (either before or after the movie) and possibly a classroom visit and/or lunch the next morning. A two-day visit may include a keynote speech and lunch/dinner in addition to the above. A three-day visit may include a handful of classroom lectures/seminars and student advising in addition to the above (like a brief residency). Roy’s conference appearances are generally 24-hour visits that include a keynote speech, film screening, and Q&A session. But every event is different, so please let us know what you want and how we can design the best event for you. Roy is also happy to incorporate your ideas if you have any specific proposals or requests.
What topics will Roy discuss in keynotes speeches?
Roy’s speeches usually touch upon the following topics, but he is happy to add or omit topics if you have any special requests.
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(1)the root causes of undocumented immigration from the perspective of people living in rural Mexico
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(2)the impact of money (“remittances”) that immigrants send back to their home countries
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(3)the impact of immigration/deportation on families
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(4)the challenges and hardships faced by undocumented immigrants when crossing the US-Mexico border
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(5)recent and historical developments in US immigration policy, prospects for immigration reform, and novel solutions to the issue of undocumented immigration.
What topics will Roy discuss during classroom visits or other campus gatherings, like brown bag lunches, coffee hour, or happy hour?
Roy is comfortable in both lecture, seminar, and small-group settings and can speak to your students about a range of topics, including:
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(1)the immigration-related topics he discusses in his keynote speeches.
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(2)an inspirational talk about his quest to learn Spanish in adulthood--a quest that began in the kitchen of a restaurant and which led to appearances on national Spanish language TV! (talk given in English or Spanish)
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(3)the process of making/self-funding a social issue documentary; how small budget documentaries can have a big impact.
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(4)Son Huasteco, a little known style of Mexican folk music and topic of Roy’s forthcoming documentary
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(5)an inspirational talk on embracing uncertainty, following your dreams, and charting your own career path
What expenses are involved?
Fees and expenses can vary from event to event. Please email booking@roygermano.com to let us know what kind of event you are planning and what your budget looks like. We’ll get back to you with all the details.