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research

Sydney is a skilled and experienced researcher with a multidisciplinary background spanning the hard sciences and liberal arts. She applies rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methods to make sense of complex questions and provide the foundation for compelling documentary filmmaking.

 

Her research expertise focuses on U.S. immigration policies.

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Sydney offers research support for documentary projects, helping filmmakers identify stories, gather evidence, and shape information into engaging, fact-based storytelling. Feel free to reach out to discuss potential collaborations.

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Relevant research papers

International Migration and Public Policy @ London School of Economics Dissertation:

Liminal Legality and the Perceived Legitimacy of the State: A Thematic Analysis of Political Discourse Surrounding the DREAM act and DACA (2021)

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Plan II @ University of Texas at Austin Thesis: 

Skype at the Border: A Qualitative Analysis of Video Teleconferencing in Immigration Court Proceedings During the Trump Era (2020)

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