Film Production
Dreaming of being a filmmaker? Our four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production program is the only degree program of its kind between Vancouver and Western Ontario!
As a film production student, you will learn and develop the skills required for a career in the Film/TV industry. You will become immersed in the fundamentals of film production and can study animation, documentary, dramatic, and experimental filmmaking. You will also study the history, theory, and culture of motion pictures.
Students can work towards earning certificates and minors in other specialized areas while pursuing their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production. This can include a certificate in animation, a minor in photography, and a minor in film studies.
Graduates of our program have gone on to become Canadian Screen Award winning directors, producers, editors, and independent filmmakers whose films have been screened around the world.
What is Film Production?
Film production explores the creative elements required to make films. There are many essential elements of the filmmaking process, such as screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound, and editing, which all contribute to the overall production of a film. In our film production degree program, students get to discover each element through hands-on learning.
Some of our film production courses include:
FILM 201 - Production 1
The course focuses on the development of practical techniques in dramatic film production.
FILM 209 - Technical Fundamentals
The course provides technical fundamentals for students entering film production, with a focus on developing solid technical understandings of cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and editing.
FILM 210 - Screenwriting
Introduces the fundamentals of writing for the screen.
FILM 305 - Cinematography
A study of the electronic and photochemical imaging techniques, and lighting, for film.
FILM 307 - Advanced Audio Production
The creative use of sound is studied across disciplines with a mixture of theory, history, and practical components.
FILM 312 - Advanced Digital Effects
The course focuses on the creation of digital effects in post-production. Students will work with software like Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premier, among other software tools.
FILM 411 - Directing the Dramatic Film
Concentrated focus on the director's role and working relationship with actors, crew, and script.
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Why Study Film Production at the University of Regina?
One of the founders of the Film Department was the internationally recognized editor and Oscar winner, Jean Oser, who came to Regina in the 1970s to teach classes to aspiring filmmakers.
Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production is the only university film production degree program offered between British Columbia and western Ontario.
Our program offers small class sizes, which means students have ready access to our film equipment and facilities. It also provides accessibility to resources and support from faculty and staff, to help guide you in your studies.Experiential learning
Our Professional Placement courses allow students to build upon their skills and gain hands-on experience working with local production companies.
The Living Skies Student Film Festival is a student-run film festival that showcases student films from around the world and gives students hands on experiences of curation and event management.
Study abroad
Continue to pursue your education while exploring the world with our Study Abroad program! Students have studied at universities in Ireland, England, Australia, and the United States. It is also common to share classes with students from outside of Canada who are spending a semester at the U of R.Expert professors
Our faculty members are active filmmakers whose award-winning films have been screened across Canada and around the world. Our faculty members have produced films across a wide range of genres including dramatic, documentary, experimental, and animated films. They teach students using their first-hand experiences in creating their own films.Facilities
The Department of Film’s facilities and equipment include:
- 4K and HD video cameras, advanced sound recorders, lighting, and grip gear
- Production studio with lighting grid and floor-to-ceiling green screen
- 16mm film cameras, Steenbeck and optical printer
- Digital editing suites (PC and MAC)
- Digital post-audio suite and voice booth
- Photography darkroom lab with 12 enlarger stations
- Animation classroom with 2D camera stations
- Stop motion animation production studio
- Classrooms equipped with the latest in digital projection and audio technology
Film Production Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are several scholarships and awards specifically for film students, such as:
- Access Communications/ Fred Wagman Entrance Scholarship
- Faculty of MAP Entrance Scholarships in Film
- Bourse Bernard Lavigne Scholarship in Media Production and Studies Award
- Duane Spencer Arnott Memorial Scholarship in Media Production and Studies
- Gene B. Ciuca Memorial Scholarships (Film)
- Larry Day Scholarship in Media Production & Studies
Use our online Student Awards Management System (SAMS) to find other awards and scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Employment opportunities are also available to students currently enrolled in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance. Jobs include teaching assistants (TAs), who assist faculty in our equipment room and with some of our courses.The Film Students' Association (FSA) provides a community for students to participate in and organize popular events like the 12-Hour Film Challenge and the Gala Screening.
There are also many clubs and activities that all U of R students can join!What Can You Do With a Film Production Degree?
Many of our graduates have become successful in the Canadian Film/TV industries as directors, cinematographers, editors, and writers. Some have created award-winning films that are screened at festivals around the world, while others have developed careers in entrepreneurship, arts management, and education.
To explore minors that may be available in this program area, please visit the Academic Calendar or meet with your faculty advisor in the Academic Advising Office after you are admitted.
Some of the roles our graduates have gone on to include:- Director
- Producer
- Editor
- Filmmaker
- Animator
- Cinematographer
- Screenwriter
- Sound Engineer
- Entrepreneur (create a production company)
- Festival programmer and curator
- Film scholar
- Arts administrator
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