Why is Film at Mason Different?
Film at Mason offers a B.A. in cinematic arts production grounded in critical engagement. We emphasize diversity in perspectives and socially conscious storytelling in a program centered around inclusive film practices. Students train as filmmakers in the classroom and in the Mason Film Lab on production sets with industry professionals and guest directors. Students work in many cinematic forms and can choose from five specializations including Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Post-Production and Screenwriting.
![Roberto Ferreira De Araujo at Here and Queer Film Festival](/sites/g/files/yyqcgq351/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2024-01/IMG_5416.jpg?itok=ReVYb8HO)
Student Roberto Ferreira De Araujo celebrates diversity and highlights the full spectrum of experiences represented by the LGBTQ+ Film community.
![Will Sidaros](/sites/g/files/yyqcgq351/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-08/Will-Sidaros-Instagram-1.png?itok=Wuvsxc-l)
Alum Will Sidaros works on a feature film in Richmond with fellow Film at Mason alumni.
![Professor Nikyatu Jusu](/sites/g/files/yyqcgq351/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-08/Nikyatu%20Jusu%201x1.jpg?itok=LZFmx6Bv)
Professor Nikyatu Jusu was featured on President Washington’s latest episode of the Access to Excellence Podcast. She talks about her feature film Nanny, the horror genre, AI, and more.
![Alex Hammett](/sites/g/files/yyqcgq351/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2022-01/25598e207672012f78b9c237_990x556.jpg?itok=qhqnaKMt)
Film alum Alexander Hammett, shown on the set of his award-winning film, "Tale of Tarot," returned to campus last fall for the annual “Best of Mason” film showcase. Read about what advice he gave film students.
![Mason Film student on set](/sites/g/files/yyqcgq351/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-09/thumbnail_IMG-5511.jpg?itok=35RhJ8HD)
Yves Beneche '15 talks about his time in the Mason Film Program as well as what he is up to now.
![Mason Film student on set during the 366 course](/sites/g/files/yyqcgq351/files/styles/feature_image_medium/public/2023-08/IMG_7607_0.jpeg?itok=iTTTf4xz)
Students in FAVS 366 Video Production for Social Change learn outside of the classroom by partnering with local organizations to share their stories.