School of Film and Media Studies

When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organizers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need. 

Interested in the Film BFA program?

Join us for a  live taping of the podcast ‘Critical Listening’ with co-hosts  Liz Pelly (author of Mood Machine) and Max Alper. 

‘Critical Listening’ is a podcast of music, technology and culture criticism from journalist Liz Pelly and composer-educator Max Alper, two lifers of the Northeast underground and independent scholars of streaming era dystopia. On each episode, Liz and Max offer no-punches-pulled takes on the contemporary music and culture industries, featuring deep dives into contemporary music business headlines and longform interviews with fellow writers and musicians.

Here at Purchase they will record their November Headlines episode live and take audience questions.

This staunchly American film, The Sweet East is a rebellious and political coming of age story about self-discovering, shifting identity, and comedic foray into political satire through the eyes of a teenager on a field trip gone wrong. 

Directed by Sean Price Williams in his directorial debut from a screenplay by Nick Pinkerton.    Introduced by student Joanna Ascher.

Interested in the Film BFA program?

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.

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