Community of Scholars & Practitioners

Scholarship and Practice at Work

The Cinema Studies major is distinctive in its integration of critical study and creative production and its strength in global cinemas. To foster a strong cinema community in Eugene and beyond, the Department of Cinema Studies sponsors original programming and collaborates with other departments and organizations in supporting media studies events. From the annual Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Series, to working filmmaker and scholar speakers, to collaborating with departments and student groups across campus, Cinema Studies provides a robust experience for UO students, faculty, alumni, and the community at large.

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The Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Series

The Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Series

Cinema Studies brings successful industry filmmakers and emerging talents to campus annually to interact closely with students and the community through workshops, public screenings, discussions, and mentorship.

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The Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmakers

​​​​​​2016
Producer Neil Kopp

2017
Director Athina Rachel Tsangari

2018
Director Chloé Zhao

2019
Director Kent Jones

2020
Producer Ryan Zacarias

The Art of Producing with Mollye Asher

2021
Producer Mollye Asher

The Art of Music Video. Photo of Jennifer Lopez

2022
Director Diane Martel

The Art of Directing Featuring Filmmaker Adam Piron

2023
Filmmaker Adam Piron

 

 

 

Filmmaker and scholar speaker series

Working Filmmaker and Scholar Speaker Series

Cinema Studies sponsors speakers throughout the year to talk about their careers in academia, cinematography, directing, screenwriting, and other key areas of film, media and television. 

Scholar Speaker Series

Working Filmmaker Series

 

SCREENINGS AND discussions with filmmakers

 

Call Me By Your Name Movie Poster

Screenings, Discussions and Workshops

Cinema Studies screens films, hosts discussions, and conducts workshops with filmmakers throughout the year.

Upcoming Screenings

 

James Ivory holding Oscar trophy

Brown Girls

Icarus

Black Girl in Suburbia

CAMPUS COLLABORATION

Cinema Studies collaborates with departments and programs to enrich the film, media, and television experience across campus and in the community.

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DisOrient Film Festival

Transfinite

UFO Film Festival

UO Critical Art Show

Eugene Film Society 72-Hour Film Festival Screening & Awards​​​​​​

BE Hashtag

Red Camera Workshop

MMVAs

PTSD Event Poster

EFS 72-Hour Music Video Competition

Cine-Lit 9: Mujer y Género