Program Experience

Our students develop their creative vision, master technical skills, and develop a deep understanding of film history and the future of the film industry. Moviemaker magazine named the PSU School of Film one of the best Northwest schools for outstanding training in criticism and theory.

At PSU, you’ll refine your creative vision while working closely with expert professors who are active in the film industry and in academia. As you pursue your film degree, you’re encouraged to become a part of the film community on campus and in Portland through events, clubs, networking opportunities and off-campus internships. And when you graduate with your film degree, you’ll be ready to jump into professional work in film production or to deepen your studies in graduate school.

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Spotlight on Film Faculty: J.J. Vazquez

J.J. Vazquez discusses his work on award-winning films, teaching production classes, and giving students opportunities to gain real-world experience while enrolled at Portland State.

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MovieMaker Names Portland One of the Best Places to Live and Work

MovieMaker Magazine names Portland one of the best places to live and work as a moviemaker in 2022

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Spotlight on Film Alumni

What happens after graduation from the School of Film? Do film school graduates even land film jobs? PSU’s blog, “Inside Portland State,” asked three recent alumni these questions and more, and got some illuminating responses.

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Celebrate: 2023 Annual Showcase

The 2023 Annual Showcase launches on June 9th and we invite you to experience it online. The School of Film hosts an annual curated showcase of the best in production and writing. Prizes are awarded for best essays and films in various categories. 

Create

As a Film major at Portland State University, you'll meet the friends and make the connections you need to succeed as a filmmaker or film scholar. 

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Give

Support for students and faculty with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences is an investment in something vital at a moment of radical human disconnection: narratives that can change our lives and change the world.

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Student Resources

We believe that the film program thrives when we work as a supportive and collaborative community in class, at internships, and on set. Students work both in groups and solo to gain the widest range of experiences for their future careers.

Experience

Film student Hannah Cumming's journey to award-winning filmmaker began at PSU Film

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Winter Term School of Film Office Hours

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
In-Person Office: 9:00 - 3:00 (closed 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch)
Remote Office: 3:00 - 5:00 

Friday
In-Person Office: 9:00 - 5:00 

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