Film
Film programs at UArts offer a behind-the-camera experience unlike any other. You can choose to study film through a variety of creative avenues, including film and video, film production design, animation, and photo and film media. There are no limits to the career options you'll have as with a degree in film—our programs are designed to teach you how to reach your unique goal. Our graduates become directors, editors, cinematographers, art directors, and photographers, to name a few. If you're interested in filmmaking and all that is involved with it, look no further than studying at UArts.
Watch a highlight reel of student work
Student Spotlight: Reid Carrescia '12 (Film + Video)
Watch a clip from student work "Harvest," a story about the end of the world.
Stephanie Valdivia
'18
Film
Video Intern for NFL's Philadelphia Eagles; hometown: Miami
Kenny Wooten
2019
Film
Hometown: Catonsville, Maryland
In the University of the Arts' Film program, you'll learn about every aspect of the business from active professional filmmakers, including an Oscar nominee and recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts, Guggenheim and Pew Foundation fellowships, whose work has been screened on PBS, at the Whitney Museum of American Art and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in festivals around the world.
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Wendy Weinberg
Oscar-nominated filmmaker
Michael Attie
Film
Sundance Documentary Film Program Fellow
Chris Mason Johnson
Film
Most recent film as writer-director a New York Times Critics Pick
Whether your medium is animation or digital video and film, the programs are dedicated to helping you bring your ideas to life. You'll work closely with award-winning faculty and other creative students to develop your skills, understand the rich history of your medium, and express your personal vision as you immerse yourself in a challenging and rewarding career.
At UArts, students have four ways to concentrate on film:
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Film + Animation |
Film + Video |
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Film Design |
Photo + Film |
Caitlin Riggsbee
BFA 2017
Film
Research associate for company that produces PBS show 'Finding Your Roots'
Andrew Wheeler
BFA 2001
Film
Director of Photography on feature films, commercials, music videos (Bruno Mars, Arianna Grande, Childish Gambino)
Vanessa Martino
BFA 2014
Film
Editor; post-production assistant on HBO series 'Vinyl'
Here are a few movies, TV shows, video games, and music videos our alumni have worked on.
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