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

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Sonja Bertucci n Search of Time Lost

The Diamond Couple (2024): A Professor’s Film Original

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 4:30-7:30 pm

Ukrop Auditorium, Reception & Screening

Sonja Bertucci is a filmmaker and UR assistant professor of film studies and creative practice, who is also a faculty member in the languages, literatures, and cultures department. Join our celebration of her award-winning documentary, The Diamond Couple, a feature-length piece. The film is a meditation on aging, love, loss, memory, and finitude told through the lens of a centenarian couple based in Los Angeles.  After the reception and screening, a Q&A will follow. 

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

Apr 17
A&S Honors Convocation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr 17
A&S Student Symposium
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Apr 23
A&S Books & Roses
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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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 

 

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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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Festivals-Film Resources

Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival

RVA Environmental Film Festival

James River Film Society

Virginia Film Festival

Richmond International Film Festival

UR African Film Festival

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