Film Studies

Film Studies

Film Studies affords students in-depth exploration of one of the world’s most vibrant and influential cultural practices as both an analyst and a practitioner. Students develop the ability to think critically, analyze both visual and written texts, communicate persuasively, and produce their own digital media projects. Major & MinorCourses

Upcoming Course Offerings  

Tailwind of Love, on-campus preview, private screening

UR Film Alumni Showcase

Film Studies Alumni Showcase: Miles Goldman, UR’24 

Wed., April 2, 7 pm screening followed by Q&A

Jepson Leadership School, Jepson 118

Miles is coming to campus with his first professional documentary, Tailwind of Love. It follows his best friend,  Eli Beech-Brown, UR’24,  as he embarks on a deeply personal journey. The one-hour piece tracks Eli biking across America to honor the memory of his late father who completed the same trek at age 24.
Film Professionals Conversations Series

Denny Tedesco, Director-Immediate Family (2022)

Tuesday, April 8, 3:30-5:30 screening followed by Q&A

Ukrop Auditorium, Robins School of Business

Denny is a storyteller and music historian with numerous film credits. His documentary follows the work and lives of legendary 1970s session musicians who were featured on some of the most iconic recordings of the era. Famed music legends James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, David Crosby and others share their adoration for these men and the music they still make.  

Richmond Italian Film Festival

Richmond Italian Film Festival

Film Screenings + Special Guest Roundtables

Friday-Monday, March 21-24, 2025

This inaugural festival will showcase some of the best Italian films of the last two years and one restored film from the heyday of Italian cinema. Our aim is to bring the finest Italian films each year to Richmond, to revive an important international film tradition, to involve students in the curatorial process and presentation of the films, and to connect with the local community and Italian institutions in the region. UR Campus will host screenings on campus with culminating film feature showing at Byrd Theater on Monday, March 24.


Friday, Mar. 21: 5:30 p.m. Opening Reception + 6:30 p.m. Screening, Jepson 118
Saturday, Mar. 22: 1:30 p.m. Screening + Roundtable, Ukrop Auditorium
Sunday, Mar. 23: 1:30 1st screening, 3:30 Roundtable, 6 p.m. 2nd screening; Jepson 118
Monday, Mar. 24: 7 p.m. screening, Byrd Theater, 2908 W Cary St., Richmond

Student Film Collage 

Film production students creations are featured in this short video compilation. "I've often noticed that we are not able to look at what we have in front of us, unless it's inside a frame." --Abbas Kiarostami 

 

Upcoming Events

Film Studies Faculty Students at the French Film Festival

Local Film Festivals

UR Film students enjoy festivals and screenings with faculty on campus as well as throughout the Central Virginia area.  "Being at a film festival reminds me of the power of film. The power that we have in our hands. Telling specific stories about personal matters can start the debate that is needed today, and that connect you with realities that you had no idea were connected."  Diego Luna 

 

Faculty Highlights

Dr. Françoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick
Ravaux-Kirkpatrick Awarded International Honor for Contributions to the Arts

Françoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick, professor of French and film studies, has been awarded the rank of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture for her contributions in the artistic and literary field. Learn more.

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Contact Us

Mailing address:

Film Studies Program
217 Carole Weinstein International Center
211 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 662 3008
Fax: (804) 289-8313

Film Production Lab: 420 Weinstein Hall

Program Coordinator: Monika Siebert
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Lynn Hardwicke