Film Studies and Curation University of East Anglia

Overview

With the help of the Film Studies and Curation course at University of East Anglia you'll gain a mastery of film cultures, stretching from the historic to the contemporary, and understand the inner workings of today's global film industry. You'll learn from renowned academics and have the opportunity to undertake advanced film research.  

You’ll also apply these academic insights in professional contexts. You'll gain experience of working with film festivals such as NQIFF, Green Film Festival @ UEA, and Norwich Film Festival. This will enable you to plan, curate, and stage your own film events.  

Hands-on archival experience will ensure you graduate with the digital and heritage skills needed to enable future audiences to experience film's rich traditions. Upon graduation, you’ll have developed your intellectual and practical skills, alongside a growing portfolio of work to showcase to employers. 

Careers

• Festival Director: Curate programmes and shape the creative direction of film events and festivals  
• Communications Manager: Create compelling communication strategies across platforms and audiences  
• Festival Manager: Organise programmes, people, logistics, and delivery for film festivals and events  
• Audience Analyst: Use audience insight to support programming, marketing, and engagement strategies  
• Film Distribution Coordinator: Help filmmakers place their work with festivals, exhibitors, and audiences worldwide