The Master of Fine Arts in Film Production at the University of Regina is designed for aspiring filmmakers seeking to deepen their artistic and technical expertise in cinematic and new media creation. You will explore theoretical frameworks, aesthetic principles, and practical production techniques, engaging with critical issues in film and media arts at an advanced level. This postgraduate program is ideal if you aim to develop sophisticated critical discourse and shape innovative projects across dramatic, documentary, animation, and experimental cinema. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between film, reality, and audience reception.
This intensive, full-time, on-campus Master of Fine Arts program is studied over two years, integrating theoretical investigations with hands-on production work. You will participate in studio courses, critical studies, and seminars that foster both independent and collaborative creative exploration. The curriculum includes topics such as Post-Colonialism, Expanded Cinema, and Narrative Theory, culminating in a significant research project involving a critical engagement paper and a graduating media production project. You will graduate prepared for advanced roles in the film and media industries, equipped with a strong portfolio and critical acumen.