Bring stories to life—studying the art of filmmaking, producing your own films with state-of-the-art technology, and working side by side with faculty and peers on professional sets. Showcase your work at film festivals, study abroad, and gain hands-on experience through internships and networking in Connecticut, New York, and Boston.
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Study the art of film while gaining the technical expertise to produce and direct your own work. Whether your passion is narrative filmmaking, documentary, animation, experimental film, or film studies, you’ll choose courses that match your interests and career goals. Along the way, you’ll create multiple films of your own—many of which are submitted to festivals and screening venues.
You’ll sharpen both your creative vision and critical thinking while preparing for careers in film production, television, advertising, marketing, or corporate media. Our alumni work across the industry—as directors, producers, and editors for television networks, advertising agencies, and film production companies. Others have pursued careers as film critics and festival directors or gone on to graduate programs in filmmaking.
Kyle Conti '20 M'22, CinemaMy professors made me feel comfortable taking risks since I’m in a unique field of editing and production. The small class sizes made me feel like I had a connection with every professor. The projects and papers were meaningful, and I feel well prepared to enter the workforce.
You can watch UHart student films at vimeo.com/hartfordcinema
Cinema students work with industry-standard cameras and equipment, including professional lighting, dollies, cranes, and audio gear. Specialized workstations support stop-motion animation, rotoscoping, and color correction. With 24/7 access to Mac and PC editing suites equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve, and professional cameras, lenses, lighting kits, dollies, cranes, and audio gear, you’ll train with the same tools the industry demands
Bring your ideas to life in our state-of-the-art TV/Film Studio with a professional lighting grid, or record in our fully equipped audio and podcast studios designed for live video and audio streaming. Classes and film club screenings are held in our theater-style screening room with stadium seating, Dolby surround sound, and 4K projection.
You’ll kick off your studies with Introduction to Film and Introduction to Filmmaking, where you’ll explore film concepts and gain hands-on production skills. From there, you’ll dive into Grounding and Experiential Learning courses that deepen your understanding and give you the chance to create impactful film projects.
Select three Grounding category courses:
Select one Experiential Learning category course:
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
In this emphasis, you’ll explore film as an art form and cultural expression, and look at how films are created, what they mean, and how they shape and reflect society. You’ll complete 12 credits (three courses) from the following:
You must also complete a minimum of 6 credits (two courses) from the list of Cinema electives.
See the full list of courses in the Course Catalog.
This emphasis prepares you for creative and technical roles in film and video production. You take a core course in Cinematography, and four courses from the following:
You must also complete a minimum of 3 credits (one course) from the list of Cinema electives.
See the full list of courses in the Course Catalog.
Pair your major with a Cinema minor to build your technical and production skills and stand out in the job market. You take a core course, Introduction to Film, and two courses from the Grounding category:
You also select two courses from the following:
See the full list of minor courses in the Course Catalog.
Cinema students can study abroad with faculty during Spring Break, creating media while exploring film and culture in destinations like Argentina, Prague, Vienna, and, in 2026, Morocco Assistant Professor of Cinema Dakota Nanton. Students will travel throughout Morocco to cities like Marrakesh, Fez, and Tangiers. They will also study the rich history of the region’s cinema and culture. Students may also choose semester-long programs in South Korea, London, France, and beyond.
Cinema, '23
Leo Caserta ’23 is well on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming an independent filmmaker, having already completed a portfolio that earned him a Creativity Award from UHart’s School of Communication. Leo has worked as a crew member on a couple of Lifetime films, as well as an interview with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) martial artist Alex Pereria at ESPN and a Gatorade commercial with UCONN women's basketball player Paige Bueckers.
Leo says UHart Cinema Instructor Zachary Haines provided him with tremendous support during his time at UHart. Read more.
UHart has a good film program with a good base in both theory and basic production skills, however, nothing beats real experience. I wouldn’t be where I am right now without the jobs I’ve worked over the past two years.
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