Portland State University School of Film Named Best in the U.S. & Canada by MovieMaker Magazine

MovieMaker Magazine has named the Portland State University School of Film to the list of Best Film Schools in the U.S. & Canada for 2021.

Portland State University (Portland, Oregon) – Outstanding film studies

This is a fantastic environment for aspiring filmmakers seeking a bachelor’s degree that can lead to an industry job in Portland or elsewhere, or lay the foundation for more education. The curriculum is heavy on theory, but offers students the chance to dive into their particular areas of interest, whether they want to pursue narrative or documentary film production, screenwriting, digital cinematography, animation, or editing. “Our major does not distinguish a production path from a film theory path,” Amy Borden, director of the PSU School of Film, tells MovieMaker. “We believe that makers need a significant grounding in film history, theory and aesthetics, including a broad engagement with genres, global voices and film forms to develop into knowledgeable, creative filmmakers.” With classes analyzing various genres and even influential filmmakers, such as the Coen Brothers and John Carpenter, as well as a plethora of courses on every aspect of production, this school will give undergrads a strong foundation.

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