UNCG Department of Media Studies

06/04/2026

Hi folks!

Are you in Wilmington? This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the founders of Cucalorus Film Festival! GO! (I wish I could go, he is a great guy with tons of insights!)

Film Festival Strategy with Dan Brawley
Wednesday, June 10 at 5:30 PM

Only $5 Student tickets!

Join Cucalorus Film Foundation Executive Director Dan Brawley for an in-depth workshop covering strategies for developing a successful film festival submission plan for your film. Brawley will lead attendees through a brief history of the film festival industry along with tips for increasing your chance for success when navigating FilmFreeway and the submission process.

This 90-minute workshop will feature time for attending filmmakers to ask questions and get individualized insights related to submitting new films and developing a detailed plan for festival success.

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Join Cucalorus Film Foundation Executive Director Dan Brawley for an in-depth workshop covering strategies for developing a successful film festival submission plan for your film. Brawley will lead attendees through a brief history of the film festival industry along with tips for increasing your ch...

05/23/2026

Anyone based in Charlotte looking for a gig? (email Jennida Chase at jmchase @ uncg.edu if you apply to this-- I know the recruiter and can pass them your name... I don't really check the messages on FB for this account...)

Department: 12818 Enterprise Corporate - Brand: Creative Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mostly 9-5, but sometimes productions may require working outside of normal business hours. Remote role based in the Charlotte, NC area with o...

05/08/2026

We are root'n for you!!!

05/05/2026

Found in the wild... and very relatable! LOL

04/13/2026

MST Major Maya Haston to screen her short followed by a Q&A at the “Carolina Independent Film Collective” May 2026
Dates with showtimes for “Carolina Independent Film Collective” May 2026
Tue, May 5
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Join us for the announcement of the 2026–2027 Patel Emerging Fellowship Cohort (Central Piedmont, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Johnson C. Smith University), along with additional details about the program’s expansion to include filmmakers who are not currently enrolled in academic institutions.
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The event will also feature a screening of the short film The Damned Thing, directed by Maya Haston, followed by a Q&A with the production team.

Join us for the announcement of the 2026–2027 Patel Emerging Fellowship Cohort (Central Piedmont, the University of North...

04/06/2026

Greensboro Bound Book Festival!!

https://greensborobound.com/2026-festival/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRAhZVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEQzJwNjhUcjhKeDl3clZkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHijbqsDQNysq9dISfr6bU5Wwsbw_tsA8rIu4-qTpz0wdL3QGQtTKg1HQzCTr_aem_HQ4C0sS57PSABuhcPmHUnA

Join the 2026 Greensboro Bound Book Festival, April 9–11, celebrating diverse voices and stories through the American Kaleidoscope theme. Plan your visit.

04/03/2026

Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 PM in UNCG Brown Building, Room 207 -- Join Our Cinematheque for Redemption Time, a 70-minute multimedia performance film featuring poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and jazz violinist Christian Howes — two formerly incarcerated artists who reclaimed their lives through creative practice.
Blending spoken word, music, and visual art, this screening opens space for reflection on justice, identity, healing, and human potential.
After the film, Christian Howes will join us for a conversation.
Come watch, listen, reflect, and be part of the conversation.
UNCG College of Arts & Sciences

03/24/2026

Professor Matt Barr and Rev. Steve Allen will be present at the screening: Homage to a Hero: Reflections from Reverend Steve Allen. On Friday, April 10, 6-8 pm.
Film followed by discussion with a trailblazer in the Civil Rights movement. A collaboration of the International Civil Rights Museum and UNC-Greensboro Departments of History, Media Studies, and University Libraries.
International Civil Rights Museum, 134 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

03/23/2026

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The official lineup for RiverRun 2026 is now live on riverrunfilm.com 🎉🗓️

We’re also happy to announce that passes & tickets are available to purchase right NOW for our members & sponsors! 🎟️

Passes & tickets will go on sale to the public on March 23rd, so mark those calendars! 🗓️✅

Join us for the 28th RiverRun International Film Festival from April 17 – 25, 2026 in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, NC—as well as virtually!

For all things RiverRun, visit riverrunfilm.com today!

03/23/2026

The new Tannenbaum Center is hiring!! Spread the word!! (Description and salary range is in the description)

The Technology and Operations Lead is responsible for managing all specialized building operations, technical systems, and event production within the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice. The center includes a flexible black box theater, LED volume, three creative studios, a maker space w...