Five Theatre and Film Faculty Led Projects Secure SSHRC Funding
Funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) was awarded to projects to address social and economic challenges.
Congratulations to our Class of Spring 2026!
UBC Theatre and Film is immensely proud of our Class of Spring 2026. Over the past few years, these graduates have developed their imaginative, technical, and intellectual skills as they prepare to embark on their careers. We cannot wait to see what they do next!
Humans of THFL: Ernest Mathijs
Professor Ernest Mathijs shares insights into his new book, the evolving definition of cult cinema, and the films and experiences that continue to shape his passion for the field.
Ernest Mathijs Publishes New Book 100 Cult Films: The Sequel
We are pleased to share that Dr. Ernest Mathijs’ latest book, 100 Cult Films: The Sequel, has been published. A follow-up to the original 100 Cult Films, co-authored with Xavier Mendik, this new volume expands the conversation with a further selection of films celebrated for their cult status. The first book offered a carefully curated list of […]
Christine Evans Receives UBC OER Fund Affordability Grant
Dr. Christine Evans has been awarded a UBC OER Fund Affordability Grant to develop an open-access digital textbook that makes film theory more accessible and affordable for undergraduate students.
Congratulations to our Class of Fall 2025!
UBC Theatre and Film is immensely proud of our Class of Fall 2025. Over the past few years, these graduates have developed their imaginative, technical, and intellectual skills as they prepare to embark on their careers. We cannot wait to see what they do next!
Congratulations to our Class of Spring 2025!
UBC Theatre and Film is immensely proud of our Class of 2025. Over the past few years, these graduates have developed their imaginative, technical, and intellectual skills as they prepare to embark on their careers. We cannot wait to see what they do next!
Humans of THFL: Christine Evans
The Humans of THFL series features talented and dynamic faculty, staff, and graduate students in the department. In this instalment, Assistant Professor Christine Evans discusses receiving a Dean of Arts Educational Leadership & Innovation Award, why she loves teaching, and shares a fun summer cocktail recipe!
William Brown Receives GCRC Research Cluster Funding
Congratulations to Dr. William Brown on receiving a 2025 Grant for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) for his project Cinema Thinks The World! This project will bring together scholars and practitioners from across disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research, explore ways to dewesternise and decolonise film, and develop partnerships that straddle practice and research.
Mila Zuo Awarded 2024 Killam Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Dr. Mila Zuo, Associate Professor of Cinema Studies, on receiving a 2024 UBC Killam Research Fellowship! This fellowship supports faculty in pursuing full-time research during a recognized study leave.