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Through film analysis and production, we explore who we are, where we've been, and where we're going.

Because the world has stories to tell, and through analysis and production, we work toward a greater awareness of who we are, where we've been, and where we are going.

10/28/2026

Congratulations to our 2027 Mike & Lynette Robe Screenwriting Award finalists!

🎉 Jaden Brittingham
🎉 Lucas Brown
🎉 Megan Habib
🎉 Johnny Loomis
🎉 Ben Pierceall
🎉 Kameron Welch

These students will submit their full script in the Spring semester. The winner will be announced at the Tensie Awards Ceremony in May!

10/27/2026

Prof. Mai has co-edited a documentary titled, " Invisibility and Rage: Asian American, Racial Trauma, Mental Health" with Kelly H. Chong, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at KU, and Tim De Paepe, alum (who co-directed with Chong).

The film combines personal testimony, historical analysis and creative artistic expression to expose the layers of racial trauma in Asian American Pacific Islander communities. The project reveals how systemic invisibility and stigma have shaped such communities’ mental health outcomes.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/FR2DdoY

10/26/2026

The FMS Halloween Party is this Wed, October 28th, from 1:00-3:00 pm in Summerfield 230! We'll be showing The Shining and there will be pizza , popcorn, treats, and a costume party. 🍕🍕 🍕 😋

10/19/2026

Enjoy your time off, Jayhawks! Rest up and have some fun. 🙃

10/16/2026

Mark your calendar for the Halloween party and costume contest! We'll be showing The Shining and providing pizza AND treats. Stop by for a quick hello or stay and hang out.🍕 🍿 😱

FMS Halloween Party
📅 Oct 28th from 1:00-3:00
🎃 FMS Office, SUM 230

10/14/2026

It's Popcorn Wednesday! Come to the office (SUM 230) at 1:00pm for 🍿 popcorn 🍿 and a screening of Clue.

10/08/2026

Join Prof. Mai's FMS 303 Video Essay Production class as they speak with
Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton on 10/12 from 1–2 PM via Zoom (link in your KU inbox).

Charlie Shackleton is an English filmmaker, multimedia artist, and film critic. His notable feature-length essay films include Beyond Clueless (2014) and Fear Itself (2015), but he has become most known for his 2016 protest film, Paint Drying (2023). His most recent film, Zodiac Killer Project, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and won the NEXT Innovator Award.

See you on Zoom!

10/06/2026

Mitchy McGhan, AD, will be speaking with students in Prof. Backs's FMS 303 Scheduling & Budgeting class on Zoom this Thursday, Oct 8 at 11:15 am.

➡️ Check your KU inbox for the link!

Michelle “Mitchy" McGhan is a spirited filmmaker and assistant director originally from Berkeley, California. A proud Korean-American creative with deep roots in both indie and studio worlds, Mitchy has carved out a name for herself as a sharp, resourceful force behind the camera. She began her journey as a child actor before realizing her true passion wasn't just in front of the camera -- it was orchestrating the beautiful chaos behind it. Mitchy's credits span features, shorts, and series, balancing emotionally grounded storytelling with the logistical wizardry required on set. She's also a passionate writer and director, always hungry to craft Asian American stories that connect.

09/30/2026

Come have some popcorn 😋 in SUM 230 at 1:00pm today! We'll be showing Amélie. See you soon!

09/29/2026

Love to hear about what our alums are getting up to! Katie Garey, alum, is working to give hope and show the beauty in nature through film. Read a UDK article about her work here: https://buff.ly/DrcSbYG

Rock Chalk, Katie!

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1300 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS
66045

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17858641340

Website

http://film.ku.edu/

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