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Film Studies affords students the opportunity for 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.

Summer Research

Upcoming Films

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Feature Stories

Jonas Fryer, '21Jonas Fryer, '21, has the first short film he produced accepted to three professional film festivals.
On that morningIn his film, Ryan Frost, ’05, tells the story of five college freshmen as they watch 9/11 unfold.
Jeanette Lam, '19
In the last year, Jeanette Lam, ’19, bought her first camera, was accepted into a film festival, got her first paid videography gig, and worked as a producer. Not bad for a year.
Izzy Pezzulo, '18
After a month on a farm in India, Izzy Pezzulo, ’18, created a sensory documentary to capture the experience.
Olivia Haynes, '18
Olivia Haynes researched the impact of societal and historical changes on interpretations of Phantom of the Opera.
Thinking Like a Humanist
In the new Undergraduate Humanities Fellows Program students seeks to understand human life in its many forms, from philosophical knowledge to artistic expression to political structures.

Resources

Media Resource Center

James River Film Society

Virginia Film Festival

French Film Festival

UR International Film Festival

African Film Weekend

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

Program Coordinator: Jessica Chan