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School of Film and Media Studies

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Immerse yourself in the production and critique of film, media, television, and video art.

Our interdisciplinary programs combine research and hands-on training, as we encourage you to become engaged makers and critical consumers of media.

  • Cinema and Television Studies
  • Media Studies
  • New Media
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting

  • Film BFA

  • Film/Video Production
  • Television Theory and Practice
  • Media Studies
  • Playwriting
  • Screenwriting
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For More Information

fms@purchase.edu
(914) 251-6860
facebook.com/purchasefmstudies

Academic Programs

Cinema and Television Studies

  • Major
  • BA

Film

  • Major
  • BFA

Film / Video Production

  • Minor

Media Studies

  • Major
  • Minor
  • BA

New Media

  • Major
  • Minor
  • BA

Playwriting

  • Minor

Playwriting and Screenwriting

  • Major
  • BA

Screenwriting

  • Minor

Television Theory and Practice

  • Minor

Upcoming Events

Martin Sheen in Apocalyse Now (1979)
Apr
29

FMS Screening Series presents ‘Apocalypse Now’

Introduction by Professor Jim Spione and Q&A afterwards with First Assistant Editor Michael Jacobi, who will provide unique insights into the legendary challenges of making the film.


7:00pm
Humanities Symposium Poster with colored wood stack on top of each other in the background
May
3

2026 Humanities Symposium

The Humanities symposium is a way to share and celebrate the great work of our students with faculty, friends, and family.

8:30am - 1:00pm

Latest Stories

Sean Weiner '05

Sean Weiner ’05: Producer and Editor on Two Sundance Films

The Cinema Studies alum worked on the feature film Union County and the short The Boys and the Bees.

Peggy Stafford, Assistant Professor of Playwriting

Professor Stafford’s Play Among New York Times’ Picks to “Invigorate”

Everything is Here, written by Peggy Stafford, assistant professor and co-chair of Playwriting and Screenwriting, was featured in a roundup of plays to see.

Steve Lambert and Roger Nydegger, a team facilitator

Art as Activism: Professor Steve Lambert’s Work Gets Zurich Talking

The 21 x 35-foot interactive sign, Capitalism Works for Me! True/False invites audiences to engage in thoughtful reflection and meaningful debate at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel, a festival that celebrates art and culture.

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