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Welcome to the Film and Media Studies Program

The Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts University teaches media literacy through the liberal arts. You will learn about the history, theory, production, and cultural importance of film, television and other media. And, in fulfilling the FMS major or minor, you will become a more discerning and active user of media — able to understand and employ them as powerful art forms that can change society for the better.

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Internships

Internships can be a great way to get real-world experience in the media fields, such as filmmaking, television, radio, advertising, marketing, public relations, digital media, journalism, and more.

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Course Offerings

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Degree Programs

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Program Announcements

Film and Media Studies is hosting a screening as part of the Women Take the Reel Film Festival celebrating women’s History month. The screening features the award-winning documentary feature Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power, preceded by the new Half the History short film: Tapping Into Our Past, Tapping Into Our Future: Ayodele Casel. The evening will include a discussion/Q & A with the filmmaker, Nina Menkes following the screening, which will be moderated by Harvard Square Writers Director, Genine Tillotson. The event will be hosted by Jennifer Burton, Tufts Professor of the Practice. Visit our website for event details.

The 2023 CJ Saraceno Memorial Scholarship internship at Bona Fide Productions is currently open for all Tufts students. This scholarship provides financial support and transformational experiences to enterprising, creative Tufts students. The internship was established in memory of CJ Saraceno (A11) a passionate creator who challenged the status quo. The scholarship is funded by alumni, friends, and family members who cared about CJ – as well as those who were inspired by him. Bona Fide Productions. Bona Fide Productions is a Los Angeles-based company that has produced films such as Little Miss Sunshine, Little Children, Election, Cold Mountain, King of The Hill, and most recently Ruby Sparks and Nebraska. Visit our FMS website for scholarship details.