Film
Brooklyn College, a great place to study film.
Degrees
The Film Department at Brooklyn College prepares students to become professionals in the motion picture industry. Our rich and diverse programs offer the invaluable experience of hands-on learning and peer collaboration, training students in all aspects of the discipline of the moving image, from the aesthetic to the technical.
We have several concentrations—film studies, film production, screenwriting, documentary, and industry studies. Our faculty—working directors, screenwriters, producers, editors, cinematographers, and scholars—will provide you with both a liberal arts grounding in the history, theory, and practice of filmmaking, and invaluable insights into the day-to-day practicalities of working in the industry. You will develop a keen understanding of the processes and principles of picture production, an awareness of the multiplicity of ways in which technology works in the creative process, and an appreciation of cinema as the product of aesthetic, cultural, national, and historical influences. You’ll have the opportunity to intern across New York City and enjoy the vibrant film and cultural life of Brooklyn and New York. All this at the fraction of the price of America’s other great film departments.
We welcome you to the Film Department and invite you to join our community!
Faculty & Staff
News
Professor Mustapha Khan Brings Heroine of Lemmon Slave Case to Life Through New Audio Drama
"How Emeline Got Free" was produced for the Historical Society of the New York Courts and tells the story from the perspective of Emeline Thompson.
Film Student and Alumna Earn New York Women in Film & Television Scholarships
The pair were celebrated as part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of women in media.
Giving It the Business Touch
Gasnel Jacques had an idea that would get people back to the movies after the social isolation of the pandemic. At Brooklyn College he decided to put it to the test.
BC Film Infohub
Find the latest information about events, opportunities, crew calls, internships, and more.
Most Affordable Film School for 2021
Brooklyn College’s Film Department ranked no. 1 for most affordable (30th overall) in Intelligent.com’s recent ranking of the Top 50 Film Degree Programs for 2021.
Made in Quarantine Showcase
This collection of short films was produced and directed by students at all levels of the undergraduate film program, from their homes during the March–June 2020 COVID-19 quarantine.
The showcase highlights the resilience of Brooklyn College’s film students, and their determination and power of creativity during times of hardship. These remarkable films highlight a diverse range of narrative, documentary, and experimental media.
For Film Graduates
Join the Brooklyn College Film Alumni Association.
Contact Information
201 West End Building
P: 718.951.5664
F: 718.951.4733
E: film@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department Chair: Annette Danto
adanto@brooklyn.cuny.edu
203 West End Building
Director of Academic Affairs and Operations: Judith Kenny
judith.kenny76@brooklyn.cuny.edu
203 West End Building
Social Media
Facebook—Department of Film
Facebook—Film Alumni Association
Visiting the Department
Call the main office of the Film Department at 718.951.5664 to make an appointment for a tour.