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Photo of Paula Heredia ’05, accepting an Emmy Award

More than just a degree, Empire State College helped me convert my life and professional experience into a career with academic possibilities.”

– Paula Heredia ’05 (left),
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker

FILM IN NEW YORK CITY
Studies in film range in focus from production skills to cinema studies. Applied skills may include screenwriting, cinematography (in film and digital video), editing, direction, sound design, animation, grant writing and production.

Cinema studies may focus on film history, analysis and theory, and diverse national cinemas.

Introductory studies in film arts and cinema studies are available for students new to film or simply looking to explore it as an interest.

We offer the opportunity to take your skills to the next level including graduate study.

Film studies utilizes New York City’s resources including:
Internships with filmmakers, film festivals, distributors, production companies, post-production facilities, film archives, sound designers and editors.

Through partnerships with many local and international film festivals, you can incorporate attendance at festivals, workshops and seminars into your studies.

Faculty:
Ruth Goldberg, Lecturer

Typical concentrations have included:
  • Cinema and Cultural Studies
  • Documentary Film
  • Dramatic Writing
  • Film History
  • Film Production
  • Media Studies
  • The Business of Film



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