Film Studies Careers & Outcomes

A degree in Film Studies from MSUM prepares you extraordinarily well for a career in film, working in programming and coordinating for film, television and other media. You’ll be proficient in all stages of the filming process, with strong critical analysis and media literacy skills to offer festivals, programmers and industry studios.

Many of our graduates are interested in furthering their education and attend some of the best graduate schools in North America. For more information contact Professor Anthony Adah.

Film Studies College to Career Map

What can I do with a Film Studies degree?

• Community programmer
• Film educator
• Film festival coordinator
• Film historian
• Film programmer
• Media critic
• Operations coordinator 
• Production coordinator

Where Film Studies Alumni Work

Related Links

• Actors' Equity Association
• American Cinema Editors
• Art Director's Guild
• Director's Guild of America
• Fargo Film Festival
• Midwest Popular/American Culture Association
• Minnesota Film & Television
• National Association of Schools of Theater
• Screen Actors Guild
• Society for Cinema & Media Studies
• South Dakota Film Festival
• Southwest Popular/American Culture Association
• Producers Guild of America
• Television Academy Foundation
• University Film and Video Association
• Writer's Guild of America