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Founded amid the political activism and artistic experimentation of the 1960s, the School of Cinema continues to celebrate cinematic expressions that challenge social and artistic norms.

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News & Announcements

Cinema Valediction Ceremony for the Class of 2021

Cinema Valediction Ceremony for the Class of 2021

Get ready for our 2021 Cinema Valediction Ceremony!

Cinema 650 Filmmaking Masterclass - 4/23: 650.3 – Masterclass with Filmmaker Pete Nicks: “Contemporary Verité Filmmaking”

Dear Cinema Community,

SFSU Cinema Virtual Tour for Prospective Students Now Available

SFSU Cinema Virtual Tour for Prospective Students Now Available

With the uncertainty of the pandemic and public health restrictions prohibiting face-to -face meetngs, it is difficult for prospective students to see the School of Cinema facilities. In order to...

Events

Women Of Color In Hollywood: 2021 - Creators

Women Of Color In Hollywood: 2021 - Creators

Friday, April 23 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

650.3 – Masterclass with Filmmaker Pete Nicks: “Contemporary Verité Filmmaking

650.3 – Masterclass with Filmmaker Pete Nicks: “Contemporary Verité Filmmaking”

Friday, April 23 - 5:15 pm

Stories from Elsewhere

Archive Project Event - “Stories from Elsewhere”

Tuesday, April 27 - 6:00 pm

Unseeing Empire and Cinema Studies: A Conversation with Bakirathi Mani and Patricia White

Friday, April 30 - 3:00 pm

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Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter and Social Justice Programming

Response to COVID-19

School of Cinema Remote Office Hours

Response to COVID-19

Featured Faculty Profiles

Pat Jackson

Steven Kovacs

Britta Sjogren

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