Towson University Department of Electronic Media and Film

Towson University Department of Electronic Media and Film The Electronic Media and Film major focuses on the study of the aesthetics and production of film, television and radio.

The major is divided into three concentrations: Film/Video/Digital Media, Radio/Audio, and Film and Media Studies. The Department of Electronic Media & Film strives to develop and inspire your creativity, foster your talents and skills, and empower you to succeed in a constantly changing digital world. EMF provides many opportunities to expand your knowledge and experiences, shape your expressivit

y, and heighten your understanding and awareness of media, its powerful traditions, and its exciting future

Although Professor Elsa Lankford is retiring with us as a Full Professor, we especially want to recognize her contributi...
06/02/2026

Although Professor Elsa Lankford is retiring with us as a Full Professor, we especially want to recognize her contributions as Chair for the Department of Electronic Media & Film during her 2020 to 2022 tenure.

The academic year that she accepted the position, TU went virtual due to COVID. Developing innovative ways to solve the problems of hands-on media education during quarantine, Elsa helped our students, staff, and faculty navigate and succeed during that difficult period. She was a vocal advocate for equity and her leadership led to multiple lasting improvements for EMF. During her time as Chair, she was instrumental in the initial planning for the department for the renovation and rebuilding of the new Smith Hall which the department plans to move in to in Fall of 2027.

Our gratitude and best wishes go out to Elsa in her retirement!

EMF thanks Professor Elsa Lankford for her many contributions to the university and extends congratulations to her on he...
06/01/2026

EMF thanks Professor Elsa Lankford for her many contributions to the university and extends congratulations to her on her retirement.

Elsa is retiring as Full Professor. Her areas of expertise include audio production, digital audio post-production, film/media festivals, diversity in media, interdisciplinary art, sound art, and composing. Her scholarship included Citizen Impulse Response, regarding the use of echo chambers in musical recordings, social and mass media, and in the protest soundscapes of urban streets. She also wrote a chapter entitled “Breaking the Sound Barrier: The Importance of Interdisciplinary Audio Curriculum” in Audio Education: Theory, Culture, and Practice (Taylor and Francis).

In 2008 Elsa cofounded WAMMFest (Women And Minorities in Media Festival), an international short film and media event at Towson University within the Department of Electronic Media & Film dedicated to celebrating diverse voices in media production. Under Elsa’s direction WAMMFest grew into a highly competitive international festival. At its peak, the festival drew over 1,000 entries globally and featured screenings of dozens of short films, virtual reality pieces, and panel discussions. A unique aspect of the festival's history at Towson University is its heavy integration into the curriculum. Elsa developed specialized courses attached to the festival, giving students hands-on experience in festival planning, project management, judging, and programming.

Check back tomorrow for more from Elsa's career!

This weekend! The Baltimore Film Summit is a three day event at Baltimore’s historic SNF Parkway Theatre May 29-31.The s...
05/29/2026

This weekend! The Baltimore Film Summit is a three day event at Baltimore’s historic SNF Parkway Theatre May 29-31.

The summit showcases the best Baltimore Filmmakers from the past decade, featuring Baker Awardees, Saul Zaentz fellows, and SXSW winners across narrative, documentary, and animation, plus special guest programmers, hosts, and filmmaker Q&As for each film block.

Towson University is featured prominently in the line-up, including the Best of Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Fest curated by Art Professor Phil Davis, and EMF Professors Lynn Tomlinson, Kalima Young, and Jena Burchick are featured in the The Baltimore Women's Media Alliance Short Film Block, curated in part by Samantha Mitchell and Jenna Cipolloni. We have so many EMF alum and affiliates featured across the entire weekend of programming that they are too numerous to name here!

We are so excited about our community’s accomplishments and hope you will join us for the events this weekend!

Announcing our EMF End of Semester Encore screenings, set for Friday, June 5th, beginning at 11:30am. Join us virtually ...
05/29/2026

Announcing our EMF End of Semester Encore screenings, set for Friday, June 5th, beginning at 11:30am. Join us virtually as the films screen via YouTube Premiere, and interact via the chatbox.

All links will be made available via our YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/

Wide Angle Youth Media is looking for two interns to join our creative team. These paid training programs are designed t...
05/27/2026

Wide Angle Youth Media is looking for two interns to join our creative team. These paid training programs are designed to help emerging creatives gain hands-on experience and launch their careers in media.

Part-Time Design Intern – Starts at $17-18/hr
Rolling applications

Develop your graphic design skills by working on client and personal projects from start to finish, including a combination of design ideation, production, and deliverable creation. This is a 24-month position with opportunities for career growth.

Full-Time Production Intern – Starts at $15/hr
Application deadline: June 6, 2026

Work on video projects across Maryland with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production. This is a 12-month position with the option to apply for a full-time Arts2Work Apprenticeship upon completion.

Learn more and apply at wideanglemedia.org/jobs

Scenes from our Spring 2026 COFAC Commencement, highlighting Grand Marshall retiring Professor David Reiss, undergraduat...
05/26/2026

Scenes from our Spring 2026 COFAC Commencement, highlighting Grand Marshall retiring Professor David Reiss, undergraduate speaker London Brooks, and all of our our EMF graduates! You can view the entire photo reel and video recordings at towson.edu/commencement.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Capital Chesapeake Bay (NATAS-NCCB) Chapter sponsors a speci...
05/25/2026

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Capital Chesapeake Bay (NATAS-NCCB) Chapter sponsors a special award competition for excellence in student production of news and video projects produced and executed by students at a university, college, high school, or technical/vocational school in the NCCB region. Submit your entry! The deadline to enter is Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Read the link for submission details:
https://b6b9f958-e0f2-4f14-83a7-dc22352238ec.usrfiles.com/ugd/b6b9f9_930e224d9d894c1cb60e82153380dd19.pdf

Eligibility
• Entries must have been produced and executed by students between June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 under faculty supervision (advisory only)
• Previously submitted entries are NOT eligible for re-submission
• Entries MAY be submitted either by an individual student or the school
• Entries do not need to have been broadcast, cablecast or webcast to be eligible
• Entries must be submitted as they were originally transmitted
• Entries must conform to the length as specified in each of the individual categories
• Group entries can have a maximum of eight student names
• Follow all rules included in the Student Production Awards Call for Entries
Entry Requirements (link in bio)

Please visit the Capital Emmy website for further information. If you have questions, please reach us at [email protected] or (703) 234‐4055.

The Filmmaker's Playground presents The Baltimore Film Summit - a special three day event at Baltimore’s historic SNF Pa...
05/22/2026

The Filmmaker's Playground presents The Baltimore Film Summit - a special three day event at Baltimore’s historic SNF Parkway Theatre, running May 29-31. The summit showcases the best Baltimore Filmmakers from the past decade, featuring Baker Awardees, Saul Zaentz fellows, and SXSW winners across narrative, documentary, and animation.

Towson EMF Faculty Lynn Tomlinson, Kalima Young, and Jena Burchick are featured in the The Baltimore Women's Media Alliance Short Film Block on Saturday, May 30 1:00 pm in SNF Parkway Theatre 1. We also have plenty of EMF alum and affiliates featured across the entire weekend of programming!

Learn more and purchase tickets at:
https://www.thefilmplayground.com/

Congratulations to today’s 2026 graduating class, who are receiving special recognition with undergraduate student remar...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to today’s 2026 graduating class, who are receiving special recognition with undergraduate student remarks from London Brooks, a dual major from EMF and Theatre Arts! We are also happy to recognize retiring Associate Professor Dr Dave Reiss, who is serving as the Grand Marshall. Stay in touch with EMF via our social media accounts and let us know about your wonderful accomplishments after graduation!

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