School of
Film and Media Studies
School of Film and Media Studies
School of Film and Media Studies
Immerse yourself in the production and critique of film, media, television, and video art.
Our interdisciplinary programs combine research and hands-on training, as we encourage you to become engaged makers and critical consumers of media.
Upcoming Events
Oct
29
New Media Lecture Series presents Cheikh “Keyti” Séne
In 2013, Senegalese hip-hop artists Xuman and Keyti began Journal Rappé – an online news program that combines beats, rhymes, and journalism. The pair and their guests rap the news in English, French, and Wolof in a short 10–12 minute video segment/mixtape to convey current social and political topics in a creative, satirical way.
With their blend of journalism, art, and activism, they offer an alternative to traditional reporting in Senegal and challenge Western-dominated media. They also focus their stories on older but still relevant topics that often disappear quickly from media attention.
Journal Rappé uses digital platforms like YouTube and Facebook to strategically reach young people in Senegal and beyond, and support democratic movements in the country. The show combines hip-hop culture with critical examination of topics like politics, environment, identity, and postcolonialism.
Their innovative style and international appearances—such as at the 2020 Munich Biennale - gained worldwide recognition and created a new space for alternative discourse.
Oct
29
FMS Screening Series presents “Ginger Snaps”
Join us for a very special Halloween Screening of the cult classic Ginger Snaps, a collaboration between FMS Screening Series and Cinemaroll Journal.
This evening, Cinemaroll will have copies of their brand new zine on hand to sell, pay as you wish, starting at $1!
Nov
2
Fall Open House
Register Today! This immersive event features general campus tours, facilities tours, and information sessions with faculty and staff from each of the schools/conservatories, a community fair with student services offices, and optional financial aid and “how to apply” workshops.
Latest Stories
Art as Activism: Professor Steve Lambert’s Work Gets Zurich Talking
The 21 x 35-foot interactive sign, Capitalism Works for Me! True/False invites audiences to engage in thoughtful reflection and meaningful debate at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel, a festival that celebrates art and culture.
New Media Professors’ “Acetone Reality” Debuts at NY Film Festival
Michael Bell-Smith and Sara Magenheimer’s experimental video premieres at the New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center, Sept. 26–Oct. 13.
Aracelie Aarie Colón ’25 Receives Filmmaking Grant from National Board of Review
The recent grad received a grant from the National Board of Review for her documentary short, Puff Puff Pass, an intimate look at the Black lives impacted by the legal and cultural history of the now-legal cannabis industry.