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Edit request February 2025

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I would like to suggest some edits and additions to the article. Given the article's circumstances, I feel it's best to propose them through an edit request, especially since my previous edits have been reverted. I am not paid to edit the article. The edits in question are intended to give more context to Kendall's work and recognition, but also improve formatting and links within Wikipedia. Thanks, --YCTEBK8108 (talk) 13:48, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Just to clarify: are the circumstances that you have been accused of paid editing (in the edit summary history), or something else? Rusalkii (talk) 07:13, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I have been accused of paid editing, but I am not being paid to edit the article. I'm using the edit request to have my edits reviewed by other users becuase I feel it's safer to use that approach, as I don't want to risk having my changes reverted again. Thanks! --YCTEBK8108 (talk) 14:00, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox

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I would like to change the infobox's website parameter because I think it looks better if a template is used:

Infobox (before)
Mark Kendall
Born(1982-10-13)13 October 1982
Minneapolis, Minnesota
NationalityAmerican
Alma materSchool of Visual Arts,
Vanderbilt University
Awards
Websitehttp://www.markkendall.net/
Infobox (proposal)
Mark Kendall
Born(1982-10-13)13 October 1982
Minneapolis, Minnesota
NationalityAmerican
Alma materSchool of Visual Arts,
Vanderbilt University
Awards
Websitemarkkendall.net

Early life and education

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In this section I think it would be beneficial to add that Kendall was a National Merit Scholar, as this gives more insight into his achievements as a student. The source used for that claim has already been used in the article.

Early life (before)

He received both his B.A. (2005) and M.A. (2008) from Vanderbilt University,[1] and a Master of Fine Arts from New York's School of Visual Arts (2011).[1]

Early life (proposal)

He received both his B. A.(2005) and M. A. (2008) from Vanderbilt University,[1] where he was a National Merit Scholar.[2] In 2011, Kendall earned a Master of Fine Arts from New York's School of Visual Arts.[1]

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He received both his [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] (2005) and [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] (2008) from [[Vanderbilt University]], and a [[Master of Fine Arts]] from New York's [[School of Visual Arts]] (2011).
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He received both his [[Bachelor of Arts|B. A.]](2005) and [[Master of Arts|M. A.]] (2008) from [[Vanderbilt University]], where he was a [[National Merit Scholarship Program|National Merit Scholar]]. In 2011, Kendall earned a [[Master of Fine Arts]] from New York's [[School of Visual Arts]].

Work

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In this section I would like to include a little more information about the debut feature. As it has received awards, and was received well by critics, I believe it is appropriate to give a brief summary of the film's topic. I would also like to add two more accolades.

Work (before)

His feature directorial debut, La Camioneta,[3] premiered at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival[4] and marked him as “a name to watch” in Variety.[5] During its theatrical release, the film was selected by Stephen Holden as a New York Times Critics' Pick[6] and named as one of IndieWire's “Top Docs of 2013”.[7]

Work (proposal)

Kendall's 2012 debut feature, La Camioneta, is an experimental documentary that tracks the 3,000-mile journey of a decommissioned American school bus through complex social, political, and economic landscapes as it is transformed into a vehicle for public transportation in Guatemala.[8][9] During its theatrical release, the film was selected by Stephen Holden as a New York Times Critics’ Pick[10] and named as one of IndieWire’s "Top Docs of 2013",[11] earning an award from the International Documentary Association[12] and marking Kendall as "a name to watch" in Variety.[13]

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His feature directorial debut, ''[[La Camioneta]]'', premiered at the [[South by Southwest|2012 SXSW Film Festival]] and marked him as “a name to watch” in [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']]. During its theatrical release, the film was selected by [[Stephen Holden]] as a [[The New York Times|''New York Times'']] Critics' Pick and named as one of ''[[IndieWire]]'s'' “Top Docs of 2013”.
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Kendall's 2012 debut feature, ''[[La Camioneta]],'' is an experimental documentary that tracks the 3,000-mile journey of a [[End-of-life product|decommissioned]] American [[school bus]] through complex social, political, and economic landscapes as it is transformed into a vehicle for [[Public transport|public transportation]] in [[Guatemala]]. During its theatrical release, the film was selected by [[Stephen Holden]] as a ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' Critics’ Pick and named as one of ''[[IndieWire]]''’s "Top Docs of 2013", earning an award from the [[International Documentary Association]] and marking Kendall as "a name to watch" in ''[[Variety (magazine)| Variety]]''.

Recognition

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The recognition section currently lists only the fellowships that are already named in the first section. My proposal would be to add to this list and avoid having the same information twice.

Recognition (before)

Kendall was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship in 2014 and the Pew Fellowship in 2016.

Recognition (proposal)

Kendall has been invited to residencies at MacDowell, Yaddo,[14] La Maison Dora Maar,[15] and the Bogliasco Center.[16][17]

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Kendall was awarded the [[Guggenheim Fellowship]] in 2014 and the [[Pew Center for Arts & Heritage|Pew Fellowship]] in 2016.
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Kendall has been invited to residencies at [[MacDowell (artists' residency and workshop)|MacDowell]], [[Yaddo]], La Maison [[Dora Maar]], and the Bogliasco Center.

Authority Control and Categories

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The article lacks both the Category:American video artists and the {{Authority control}} template, so I propose adding them.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Campus Circle - Mark Kendall Rides La Camioneta". Campus Circle. Retrieved 2020-05-20. Cite error: The named reference ":0" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Mark Kendall". The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  3. ^ "Bigger Picture". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  4. ^ Cheryl, Allison. "Take a ride on "La Camioneta" with Ardmore filmmaker Mark Kendall at BMFI Oct. 22". Main Line Media News. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  5. ^ Barker, Andrew (2012-11-10). "La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  6. ^ Holden, Stephen (2013-05-30). "Retired in America, Reborn in Guatemala". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  7. ^ Greene, Steve (2013-08-08). "The Top Documentaries on Criticwire's Best Indies of 2013 List". IndieWire. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  8. ^ Brennan, Matt (2013-05-29). "Now and Then: Remarkable New Documentary 'La Camioneta' Is a Masterful Miniature". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  9. ^ Johnson, Reed (2013-06-11). "In 'La Camioneta,' Mark Kendall traces school bus' strange trip". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  10. ^ Holden, Stephen (2013-05-30). "Retired in America, Reborn in Guatemala". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  11. ^ Greene, Steve (2013-08-08). "The Top Documentaries on Criticwire's Best Indies of 2013 List". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  12. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference :9 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  13. ^ Barker, Andrew (2012-11-10). "La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  14. ^ "Our Artists". Yaddo. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  15. ^ "Mark Kendall". Maison Dora Maar. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  16. ^ "Directory of Fellows". Bogliasco Center. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  17. ^ "Mark Kendall — Artist". MacDowell. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
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