Tufts University Film and Media Studies Program

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Tufts University Film and Media Studies Program

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The Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts University teaches media literacy through the liberal arts. Students learn about the history, theory, production, and cultural importance of film, television and other media. And, in fulfilling the FMS major or minor, students will become a more discerning and active user of media — able to understand and employ them as powerful art forms that can change

society for the better. To receive our weekly program update, subscribe to our email list: https://bit.ly/FMS-SignUp

To contact us, please email [email protected]

03/09/2026

Todd Berliner is Professor of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he teaches film aesthetics, narration, style, and American film history. On February 26th, 2026, his talk on Orson Welles’ film TOUCH OF EVIL brought a unique and knowledgeable perspective to what he calls “The Art of Rearrangement,” focusing on the Second Long Take and the Aesthetic of Fluidity within the film. We were honoured to have the two-time Fulbright Scholar Professor Berliner’s insight and time here at Tufts for this engaging community event.

02/20/2026

A peek behind the scenes on set for FMS senior Eran Avni-Singer’s thesis shoot.
Thesis projects are underway, and there are many opportunities to join crews that not only strengthen your professional experience but also your support system in the Tufts community. To see the full behind-the-scenes video, featuring impressive special effects and off-camera milestones, visit our YouTube page Student Projects playlist (linked in bio).

02/13/2026

POV: You’re mid-shift in the FMS equipment room…and a Bollywood icon walks in. 🤯✨

Tufts alum and acclaimed actress Amisha Patel (A97) stopped by FMS during a nostalgic return to campus 🐘 After graduating from Tufts in 1997, Amisha made her acting debut in 2000 with "Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai" and went on to build an impressive career in Bollywood. She’s also a proud recipient of the Tufts P.T. Barnum Award, honoring outstanding achievement in media and entertainment.

FMS student Amba Raghavan welcomed her for an impromptu tour of Barnum Hall and shared details about our incredible FMS program! 🎬 Amba is a student filmmaker who is currently working on her senior thesis documentary film, which she will be filming in India this spring 💙🤎

Tufts Team: Tufts Entertainment, Art, and Media Network Tufts Alumni

02/06/2026

2016 FMS Throwback—10 years of FMS!

A look back 10 years ago, when faculty voted to make Film and Media Studies officially a major at TUFTS. We love all the 2016 nostalgia and are feeling especially grateful for 10 years of fostering young filmmakers’ potential and creativity. Stay tuned for upcoming events, internships, and student film crew opportunities in 2026.

02/03/2026

Spend your summer interning at Bona Fide Productions in Los Angeles with the financial support of the funded CJ Saraceno Memorial Scholarship!

A key highlight of this internship is the vibrant community it nurtures, uniting past recipients, CJ’s LA friends who established the scholarship, and the founders of Bona Fide, Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa. Interning in Los Angeles offers unparalleled networking opportunities, placing you in the heart of a dynamic professional landscape. Surrounded by industry leaders, creatives, and innovators, you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections that can open doors to mentorship, collaborations, and future career opportunities.

Apply by February 16! Link in bio.

10/24/2025

🎬 Lights, camera, action! Our film students are sharing their all-time favorite Letterboxed movies and the classes that shaped their Tufts FMS journeys 🎥✨ Plus, get a sneak peek at the FMS courses coming this spring — three all-time favorites! 🎞️ Full spring course catalog coming on Monday!

Drop your favorite film in the comments ⬇️ and tell us which course you’d love to take next!

10/23/2025

Sneak Peak: Spring 2026 FMS Courses!
From production workshops and screenwriting labs to new explorations in post-production, media futures, and global perspectives, this spring's lineup is packed with creativity and innovation.

🗓️ Course registration opens 10/27, and resistration runs 11/13-11/19

Swipe ➡️ to explore out spring courses and start planning your semester!

08/28/2025

Hot off the presses! Screenwriting I (FMS20-02) is now open to first-years AND sophomores with no pre-enrollment requirements. See SIS for details and registration.

07/31/2025

Tufts representing at the Woods Hole Film Festival! 🎬🐘 Professor of the Practice Don Schechter, producer of “The Arborist”, Alum and FMS Saraceno scholarship founder Rosanna Xia, producer and director of “Out of Plain Sight”, and FMS Director of Undergraduate Studies Professor Denise Cummings.

Also participating, but not in attendance, recent FMS graduate Abby Sommers, whose film “Wilbur, the King” was created as an FMS directed study project.

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05/20/2025

A few highlights from our FMS commencment ceremony. Congrats to all the FMS graduates! We are going to miss you in the halls of Barnum. Please keep in touch!! 💙🤎🐘🎬

05/18/2025

That's a wrap! Congratualtions to the 2025 Film and Media Studies graduates. We had an incredible year! 🫶🐘🎓

05/07/2025

Are you still looking for a summer course? Dance on Camera is a cross-listed FMS course that counts towards the practice degree requirement! See SIS for details. 💃🏼on 🎥

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Medford, MA
02155

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