Studying Digital Film atUniversity of Brighton at Hastings

by Xavier Mendik and Rob GreensFrom the Digital Film BA(Hons) course team

What is Film Studies and how is it different at the University of Brighton at Hastings?

• An exciting, innovative programme that links film studies to the current digital economy

• Distinct theory, production and industry pathways

• Teaching informed strongly by research interests of staff

• New investment in digital cameras, edit suites, practical spaces

• Benefits from its own international film festival (Cine-Excess)

• Apple authorised training centre for education & an Avid affiliated partner.

The Digital Film BA(Hons) course team: Work by research active staff covers theory, practice & industry:

Digital Film BA(Hons) Year OneIntroducing the image

Digital Film BA(Hons) Year TwoSociety behind the image

TheoryDigital methodologies in film studies

PracticeAdvanced filmmaking practice Advanced screenwriting IndustryFilm industries Film marketing, distribution and festivals

Indicative options to include Britain on Screen Digital CinematographyPsychoanalysis and Film

Digital Film BA(Hons) Year ThreeTheory, Practice and Industry Through the image

Digital Film BA(Hons) industry links Digital and physical archives

The Cult Film Archive Over 4,000 films, DVDS, videos, 35 mm trailers & interviews donated by leading broadcasters and filmmakers

The Sally Potter Archive An extensive online resource related to the prominent British director

Digital Film BA(Hons) Industry links:CINE-EXCESS Film Festivalwww.cine-excess.co.ukUniversity of Brighton’s own International cult film festival has been relocated from London’s West End as a resource for the new Digital Film BA(Hons)

CINE-EXCESS Film Festivalwww.cine-excess.co.uk

Cine-Excess attracts leading filmmakers and critics from around the world, who discuss their careers with students, such as Society (1989) director Brian Yunza.

Cine-Excess presents

feature film projects are currently in development with UK/Italian/Canadian Co-Producers

What next?

Priory Square Creativity Suite (B2) 12.00-4.00pm

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