The Department of Theatre and Film offers several graduate program options for students that will lead to a Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or PhD Degree, in various specialities in theatre and film.

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Chelsea Birks wins Society for Cinema and Media Studies’ Best First Book Award

 
We are pleased to share that Sessional Lecturer and alumna, Dr. Chelsea Birks has won the Society for Cinema and Media Studies prestigious Best First Book Award for her recently published book, Limit Cinema: Transgression and the Nonhuman in Contemporary Global Film. Congratulations Chelsea!

Apply now to Telefilm’s Talent to Watch Program

 
Get ready to kick-start your career with the Telefilm Talent to Watch Program! This initiative offers emerging filmmakers and web series creators a chance to produce their first project with a grant of up to $250,000 ($150,000 for documentaries).

Concrete Valley, Antoine Bourges’ feature film, to premiere internationally at the Berlinale

 
After receiving its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Concrete Valley is off to Europe this month for its international premiere at The Berlin International Film Festival (The Berlinale).
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The UBC Theatre Studies program has been integral to deepening my understanding and appreciation of theatre. Thanks to the excellent teachers who engaged the students in all aspects of theatre study: practical and theoretical, historical and contemporary.

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Chelsea Birks wins Society for Cinema and Media Studies’ Best First Book Award

March 16, 2023

Apply now to Telefilm’s Talent to Watch Program

March 6, 2023

Concrete Valley, Antoine Bourges’ feature film, to premiere internationally at the Berlinale

February 8, 2023
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The Birds

March 16, 2023 - March 25, 2023
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The Grizzlie Truth: Film Screening and Q&A with Artist in Residence Kathleen Jayme

March 30, 2023
6:45 pm
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