Mitch Marsico, Film + Video '19
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.
UArts will also open a 5,600-square-foot Center for Immersive Media by 2020, with studios dedicated to motion-capture and immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality.
Meet Professor Mike Attie a 2013 Sundance Documentary Film Program Fellow
Faculty
Mike Attie is a 2013 Sundance Documentary Film Program Fellow and was named one of The Independent's “10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2014.”
His most recent feature documentary, IN COUNTRY, had its world premiere at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and international premiere at Hot Docs in Toronto. The film was supported by the Sundance Documentary Film Program, IFP and numerous Seattle arts foundations. Since the premiere IN COUNTRY received extensive press including an NYTimes Op-Doc and articles in Salon and the Atlantic.
His previous work has shown at major film festivals including SilverDocs, San Francisco International and the Black Maria Film + Video Festival.
Explore Student Work /
Throughout the course of the film program, students will make many films for editing, cinematography, and other classes. Each year, the film seniors dedicate two semesters to making a thesis film, and all their hard work culminates in an end-of-year showcase. Check out stills from some of these awesome senior films below!
This short dance film entitled number 11 reexamines the human figure and plays with the sculptural aspects of a body. A Film by: Katarina Poljak, Dance '19
A film by: Katie Supplee, Film + Video '19
Fiddle Faddle by Andrew Kuntz '18
Still from On Our Own, a film by Chad Hamilton ‘18
A still from Of the Nymphs, a film by Liz Waldie ’18. A performance artist expresses herself in a poetic study of movement, body, and life.
A still from Tape Worm, a film by Zach Langford. With the aid of a homemade, psychoactive drug, two roommates are able to experience strangers’ memories through found home videos.
A still from First Date, a film by John Lamberti ’18. A teen goes on his first date, but things don’t go as planned as some unexpected guests arrive.
A still from Fortune, a film by Emily Angelucci ’18. A man becomes entangled in a series of mysterious fortune cookie messages and is forced to overcome his phobias.
Student Experience /
Whether you're interested in directing, cinematography, sound design, or editing, the film program at UArts gives everyone the opportunity to learn about each aspect of filmmaking. Documentary, narrative, or experimental, each project is a chance for students to collaborate and explore new ways of expressing their vision and putting their skills to use!
Behind the scenes of Fortune, A film by Emily Angelucci '17
Conor Hader BFA 19' BTS
Conor Hader BFA 19' BTS
Conor Hader BFA 19' BTS
Behind the scenes of NEEDS INFO
Behind the Scenes on: Fortune.
Behind the scenes on: Fortune, a short film by Emily Angelucci '18.
Meet Alumna Caitlin Riggsbee, Researcher on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Alumni
BFA 2017
Congratulations to Caitlin Riggsbee BFA '17 (Film), a research assistant on John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight." Which took home the Emmy Award for Best Variety Talk Series at the 70th annual Emmy awards on September 17. That marks the third consecutive victory in the category for the HBO late-night show.
Prior to joining the hit HBO show, she'd served in a similar post at the PBS show "Finding Your Roots."
"I feel very fortunate to have been able to work on two very different but absolutely amazing shows within my first year post-grad," she says.
This year, “Last Week Tonight” beat TBS’ “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,” CBS’ “The Late Late Show With James Corden” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” to take home the Emmy.
“Last Week Tonight” was nominated for nine Emmy awards year. It also won three Emmys at the Creative Arts Awards, held on Sept. 8
Meet Kenny Wooten
Student
2019
There are so many talented students here who are eager to collaborate on projects. The potential to create is unlimited.
Four facts about me:
1.) I came to UArts knowing exactly what I wanted to do, which was to become an editor. But during my time here, I've realized that I want to focus on writing and directing.
2.) The Film department is super receptive to the suggestions we have. We were able to set-up a film showcase that's become an ongoing event!
3.) I appreciate how we're pushed to develop our own artistic voice. Once you discover your voice, your work becomes so much more intentional and meaningful. It really makes a difference.
4.) I feel one of the most important elements of college is the connections you make. There are so many talented students here who are eager to collaborate on projects. The potential to create is unlimited.
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 |
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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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