Fall Film Classes
In an abundance of caution for the safety of our community and families, Film at Mason is converting all of your Fall 2020 FAVS courses from in-person to online.
Film at Mason Stands with Black Lives Matter
We send our condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Sandra Bland, and the countless other victims of police brutality and racist violence. We are also encouraged by the current -- ongoing, resilient -- movement.
Tell Inclusive Stories
Mason film students tell stories that matter and Mason faculty are there with them every step of the way.
Visiting Filmmakers Series Online Coming Fall 2020
Stay tuned for the Fall 2020 speaker line-up but in the meantime, you can watch all the previous recordings of Visiting Filmmakers Series Spring 2020.
Learn on Set
The Mason Film Lab gives students the opportunity to work in the crew and learn alongside guest directors and experienced faculty.
Mentoring by Industry-Leading Faculty
Professors Ben Steger and Lisa Thrasher work on a documentary production in South Asia with four film students.
Connect with the Industry
Film at Mason students learn through professional internships and industry events like Meet the Graduates.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Notice:
Mason will start the fall semester as scheduled on Monday, August 24, with a mix of in-person instruction, expanded online classes, and research activities. Visit Mason's Safe Return to Campus Plan.
Why Film at Mason is Different
Film at Mason offers a B.A. in cinematic arts production grounded in critical engagement. We emphasize diversity in perspectives and socially conscious storytelling in a program centered around inclusive film practices. Students train as filmmakers in the classroom and in the Mason Film Lab on production sets with industry professionals and guest directors. Students work in many cinematic forms and can choose from five specializations including Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Post-Production and Screenwriting.
Ranked #27
Film school nationwide by College Choice
120
Student productions each year
140+
Student screenings at national and international film festivals
46%
Students of color
49%
Women and gender non-binary
Mason LGBTQ graduates say school encouraged them to tell their stories through film
Visiting Filmmakers Series at Mason goes online with more speakers and a wider potential audience
Mason senior Sara Wolfley uses Instagram illustrations to raise money for causes
Visit the new Mason Arts at Home calendar.
Mason Arts at Home brings you livestreamed performances, releases of previously recorded content, as well as interactive activities from across the college.