Why Film at Mason?

Expert faculty, on-set experience, and proximity to vibrant media industries in Washington, D.C., and Richmond make Film at Mason students career ready.

Erblin Nushi tells his story of becoming a refugee in his thesis film Bini.
Create Meaningful Stories
Create Meaningful Stories

Erblin Nushi tells his story of becoming a refugee in his thesis film Bini.

Study with Industry-Leading Faculty
Study with Industry-Leading Faculty
Study with Industry-Leading Faculty

Emmy-nominated cinematographer, Hans Charles, teaches students on the set of the Mason Film Lab.

Mason Film student Joseph Yates directing
Start your career from day one
Start your career from day one

Film alum, Joseph Yates (FAVS '15), continues to work as a director in Atlanta. On set of his film, The Great Wave. Photo by ImageMachine

Students work on set with writer, director, and television series creator Colette Burson on location. Photo: Sarah Heaton.
Learn On Set of the Mason Film Lab
Learn On Set of the Mason Film Lab

Students work on set with writer, director, and television series creator Colette Burson on location. Photo: Sarah Heaton.

Michael Gottwald
Study with Guest Filmmakers
Study with Guest Filmmakers

Producer Michael Gottwald gives a Masterclass and brings his film Patti Cake$ to campus. 

Washington D.C. skyline
Access to the Area's Vibrant Film Scene
Access to the Area's Vibrant Film Scene

You'll enjoy studying and interning between two important centers in the film world: D.C. and Richmond, VA. 

Zoe Peters - camera edited
Find Your Focus
Find Your Focus

Film at Mason offers concentrations in Directing, Producing, Production (Cinematography) and Post-Production (Video and Sound Editing), and Screenwriting.

Connect with the Industry
Connect with the Industry

Mason film students have multiple opportunities each year to showcase their work on campus and beyond.