Film Art students are not limited to pursuing their creativity in the just the classroom or studio spaces. The program offers students the opportunity to explore their craft while engaging with industry leaders and fellow filmmakers through student organizations, professional speaker series and attending international film festivals.
Ciné Club
Ciné Club is a student film organization that meets regularly to discuss independent film and filmmakers from around the world, hosting screenings and Q&A talkbacks with film directors.
Some recent examples of events include:
- The World is Full of Secrets by Graham Swon
- 143 Sahara Street by Hassen Ferhani
- 3 short films by Camilo Restrepo
- 4 short films by Marie Losier
Industry and Artist Talks
Paris College of Art and the Film Art program hosts virtual conversations with film makers and industry professionals to provide exposure to critical topics within the film industry and provide career guidance to Film Art students.
Recent Talk sessions include:
- Death of the Silver Screen: New Modes of Distribution
- Alumni Roundtables: Career Conversations
- First Encounters: Women Producers Within the Arthouse Industry
- Artist Talk: TT Takemoto
- The Hustle: Success Stories from the Young and Motivated
Film Festivals
International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR)
Held for more than 50 years, the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is an annual film festival held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and is focused on independent and experimental films. Third year students attend the festival each year.
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival
Founded in 1979, the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival is the world’s largest film festival dedicated to short films. In terms of audience and professional presence, it is the second largest film festival in France after Cannes. Second year students attend the festival each year.
ArtBound Initiative
To help launch their careers in the creative industries, Film Art students have the option to participate in the ArtBound Initiative program. Through this year-long experience, ArtBound provides career coaching in the fall semester and placement in a virtual internship in the spring.
Some recent internship placements include:
- Caledonia Productions
- Cortez Brothers
- Gunpowder & Sky
- IkonoTV
- Prosper Digital TV