Film
Visualizing captivating stories.
Our nationally-ranked Film degree at Ringling College gets you industry-ready. Boldly tell your story through narrative or choose our new branded entertainment track. Learn to write, produce, direct, edit, and so much more.
“Onigami”
Eric Wang ’20
Go from Film major to filmmaker in this BFA Program.
Be the next generation of great filmmakers, content creators, and visual storytellers at Ringling College’s Film school. Immerse yourself in all aspects of the industry including cinematography, production design, editing, sound design, screenwriting, post-production, directing, and producing all on our 8,400 sq. ft. soundstage. Students can focus on narrative film or branded entertainment – you choose! In our Film major program, you can create 3-5 films your first year, work with industry leaders on our professional sound stage, and connect with alumni who have gone on to work for Netflix, Disney, Comedy Central, MTV, NBC, and ABC to name a few.
Get to know your major
Choose Your Path
Narrative
The Narrative emphasis teaches students that story leads the process and dictates the visual evolution of a film. Students will learn all the elements of the film production process and components of successful film endeavors, including the ability to demonstrate effective and compelling screenwriting, cinematography, directing, editing, production design and producing.
Branded Entertainment
The Branded Entertainment emphasis teaches students to create dynamic film and video content with a highly branded quality that cuts through the clutter, taps into consumers’ passion points and engages them through entertainment. Students will be prepared to work in creative fields that demand knowledge of storytelling, branding, strategic thinking, concept development, script writing, content development, film and video production.
The Carl Foreman Award
Ringling College is home to the prestigious Carl Foreman Award — which follows a legacy of honoring emerging filmmakers for over 40 years. Learn more about this monetary award, its history, and the prolific screenwriter, director, and producer who inspired generations of talented filmmakers on the cusp of their creative careers.
Ringling College Studio Labs
Fully Equipped Soundstage
and Post-Production Facility
At Ringling College, our hands-on, industry-ready BFA program gives students access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources.
Students have access to everything they need to bring their vision to life:
- 10,000 square feet of acoustically-isolated soundstages
- Editing Suites
- Recording Studio
- Foley Stage
- Color Correction Suite
- Dubbing Stages
Full Scale Soundstage
Students are equipped with over 10,000 square feet of acoustically-isolated soundstage spaces to bring their vision to life.
State-of-the-Art Industry Equipment
Our Film department utilizes industry standard camera and lighting equipment which students use in their own productions.
Professional Post-Production Facilities
The post-production facility features editing suites, a recording studio, Foley stage, color correction suite, and two state-of-the-art dubbing stages. All equipment is up-to-date industry standard technology featuring some of the most used software in the professional world.
The Ringling College Studio Labs offer a groundbreaking initiative with a two-fold outcome: students are introduced to the film industry with a hands-on, interactive learning approach; and industry professionals who utilize these facilities have the option to add talented, hardworking students to their crew. This program connects aspiring film and production students to the best known filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors from around the world. Win, win.
Studio Labs films include:
Code Red
Written and directed by Ringling College alumna Jada Poon ’20
Playing Through
Award-winning feature film by screenwriter Curtis Jordan
Killroy Was Here
Directed by Kevin Smith (in collaboration with SEMKHOR Networks)
Acting: The First Six Lessons
Featuring Beau and Emily Bridges, directed by Emily Bridges (in collaboration with SEMKHOR Networks)
The Real Stephen Blatt
TV mini-series by Justin Long (in collaboration with SEMKHOR Networks)
Dark Night
Written and directed by Tim Sutton (in collaboration with SEMKHOR Networks)
Student Work
Reconcile
Satellites
AND-1139
The Gray Man
State of Iowa
Social Etiquette
ICON
Ilustres Pecadores
Let Me Go
Casa De Casas
Sick
Reckless
Stills
Opportunities for students
INDEX
INDEX – Industry Experience at Ringling College – is our promise to provide every student the opportunity to have hands-on industry experience before graduation by offering real-world projects with real-world clients. This experiential education initiative allows students to learn how to turn passion into profession. INDEX opportunities are abundant and available through experiential learning in the classroom, the Design Center, Studio Labs, ART Network, the Makerspace, as client competitions and immersive experiences, volunteerism, internships, and elective courses.
ART Network
Join ART Network and learn to interview, shoot, produce and broadcast meaningful content taking place on our campus and in our community. Support the arts community, spreading the word about both local talent and international artists and designers while gaining hands-on experience in TV production.
Internships
Work with our Career Services Center to prepare and guide you to finding an internship focused on your area of interest – we are here to help! With networks around the region and the country, we help you gain exposure to professional best practices and practical application of your technical skills. We are constantly connecting with industry professionals to find new, exciting opportunities to put your skills to work and get a taste of real-world work demands.
Studio Labs
The Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab program connects aspiring film and production students to the best known filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors from around the world. Collaborate with, listen to, and engage with the leading filmmakers in the industry who are coming to Ringling College.
Alumni Contributions
Our graduates contributed to major projects with these companies, to name just a few.
