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Advanced screenwriting class performs table read of speculative Game of Thrones season opener
Dec 8, 2017
On Friday, December 1st, Film 180, our advanced screenwriting class taught by lecturer J. Mira Kopell and aided by showrunner Justin Vaccaro, gathered in Dwinelle to read their speculative script of the season 8 premiere of Game of... More
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NEW! Summer Sessions certificate in Film & Media Industries and Professions
Oct 17, 2017
Launching Summer 2018! The 3-course Summer Sessions certificate in Film & Media Industries and Professions is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in film and media. The curriculum exposes students to industry structures that govern a broad range... More
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Professor Anne Nesbet receives California Book Award Gold Medal
Jun 7, 2017
Associate Professor in Film & Media Studies, Anne Nesbet, has been selected to receive the 2016 California Book Award gold medal for her historical novel for young readers, Cloud and Wallfish! Read the article featured on UC Berkeley's homepage... More
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Variety & USA Today put Cal’s Film & Media Program on their Top Rankings
May 22, 2017
Variety Magazine places UC Berkeley's Film & Media department among their top ranked schools domestically and abroad! See Article Here "Entertainment Education: Stellar Film Schools in 2017" http://variety.com/2017/film/spotlight/entertainment-education-film-school-roundup-1202395702/ USA Today notes UC Berkeley as being the 4th best U.S.... More
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Congratulations, Tony Kaes – SCMS 2017
May 15, 2017
Congratulations, Professor Tony Kaes! His edited collection, The Promise of Cinema: German Film Theory, 1907-1933 (University of California, 2016), has been selected for an Award of Distinction at this year's SCMS conference. Professor Kaes co-edited this edition with Nicolas... More
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Eisner Prize for Film/Video – Apply today!
Feb 23, 2017
Deadline: Monday, February 27th, 2017. Submissions must be hand delivered to the Prizes Office, 210 Sproul Hall by 4:00 pm. Two prizes of $2,000 each or one prize of $4,000 to be awarded. Eligibility: • Students must be... More
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The 10 best U.S. schools for pursuing a film degree
Jan 24, 2017
Check out the article at USA Today for more! " 7. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY The Department of Film and Media at UC Berkeley has a strong history of offering rigorous training for careers in the film industry. The... More
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25 New Faces of Independent Film 2016 – TW Pittman and Kelly Daniela Norris
Aug 1, 2016
T.W. Pittman and Kelly Daniela Norris met at Columbia as the only two freshmen in their “Intro to Film” class, but didn’t start hanging out until senior year. They bonded over their shared taste in movies: Akira Kurosawa,... More
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Professor Mary Ann Doane wins Berlin Prize
May 10, 2016
The American Academy in Berlin is pleased to announce its Berlin Prize recipients for 2016-17. Included among the winners of this coveted semester-long fellowship is Mary Ann Doane, Class of 1937 Professor of Film and Media. At the... More
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Summer 2016 Courses are Here!
Feb 4, 2016
Sign up for summer 2016 courses in the department of Film & Media! Summer courses can help you complete major and minor requirements, outside course requirements (for nonmajors), or provide exciting and interesting elective credits! Be sure to... More
