UNCSA School of Filmmaking

04/22/2026

Join the School of Filmmaking for FIASCOLOGY — a late-night celebration of film, installation art, music, and more.

Experience a dynamic mix of screenings, installations, and live performances inspired by the spring courses In Transit and Rock On Film.

Arrive curious. Leave inspired.

Friday, May 1
10 PM – Midnight

UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
1533 S. Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

04/08/2026

Don't Miss This Special Screening and Artist Talk!

The UNCSA School of Filmmaking invites you to a screening of the award-winning documentary, INVISIBLE NATION, following Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president, as she fights for the future of her country's democracy at a time when freedom around the world is under threat from authoritarianism.

Following the screening, join Filmmaking Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies Bob Gosse as he hosts a riveting conversation with Director Vanessa Hope and Producer Ted Hope.

Saturday, April 11
7 pm

UNCSA ACE Main Theatre
1533 S Main St.
Winston Salem, NC 27127

This event is free and open to the public

08/18/2025

“Stolen Hearts” UNCSA/Konrad-Wolf exchange program film. Berlin, Germany. (However you want to word that)^

Starring: Vivian Poe

Writer: Will Chialdikas
Director: Aiden Smith
Producer: Lauren Kight
Director of Photography: Evan Wildermuth
Production Designer: Anleigh Hall
Editor: Robbie Cook

UPM: Schuyler Wang
1st AD: Abby Perkins
2nd AD: Nik Azad
Location Manager: Max Pluschke

1st AC: David Fraser
2nd AC: Simon Eichmann
Video Assist: Rugile Zemaityte
Gaffer: Ole Dietz

Set Decorator: Lisa Meyer

Faculty Mentors: Natasha Maidoff, Jesse Scalaro

01/04/2025

Charlie Girl (Short Film, Class of 25)

Writers: Ronan Moore and Carter Normanly
Director: Carter Normanly
Producer: Alexandra Archipov
1st AD: Rachel Owens
DP: Sara Vanderlaan
Editor: Nicole Kazinec
UPM: Kyra Mueller
Sound Designer: Nevaeh Middleton
Production Designer: Rohan Myers
Composers: Yongjoon Kim and Sebastian Culpepper
Costume Designer: Reagan Whiteley
Wig & Makeup Designer: Josh Wisham
​​Actors:; Ariel Sandino, Ellie Lewis, Sarah Dresser and Christopher Kisse
BTS photographer: Natalie Shipman, Ben Halfon, Sara Peruzzi, Katheryn Bell, and Makayla Reyes

12/13/2024

We’re saddened by the loss of Drew McLean. Class of 2001. Feel free to share your Drew stories with us, we’d love to hear them.

View Patrick Andrew "Drew" McLean's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/22/2024

"Timely and important... It is a film that is going to rattle cages."
-Steve Kopian, Unseen Films

Roleplay
Friday, 11/1 ACE Main Theatre - 7 pm

As part of our UNCSA Filmmaking Symposium series join the Schools of Filmmaking and Drama as Producers Darcy McKinnon, Jenny Mercein, and Director Katie Mathews present their groundbreaking documentary "Roleplay" which premiered at SXSW this year earning a Grand Jury Award nomination.

"Roleplay" is the story of college students who confront s*xual violence on their campus through a transformative theater process. This urgent coming of age story follows young people grappling with s*x, consent, identity, and power on their paths to adulthood.

A hosted discussion with the filmmakers will follow the screening.
All are welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public.

"One of the best docs I've seen so far this year is Katie Mathews "Roleplay," a film that truly surprised me because it does what so few films like this are willing to do: It lets its subjects be messy, unpredictable, and human..."
-Brian Tallerico, Managing Director, RogerEbert.com

"It changed me. Access to these brilliant young minds and what they've accomplished got to me on a cellular level. I remembered to be hopeful for a moment."
-Ashley Smith, Flagpole

ACE Main Theatre
1640 Hollywood Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

10/09/2024

Come Join us for homecoming! Registration link below.

10/07/2024

“It’s certainly giving them a window to the world, and any time that you have an opportunity to see more of the world, you have more of an opportunity to grow inside,” says Keen. “As you grow inside, you become a different person, and that’s what the hope is.”

At 15, Bob Keen snuck onto a film lot, setting the stage for a 40-year career in visual effects. Now, this "Hellraiser" veteran teaches UNCSA students to blend innovative storytelling with boundary-pushing tech, preparing them for the industry’s future.

09/02/2024

James Markham Hall Jr, UNCSA Alumni Class of 01. James spent time with our students talking about his work in cinematography, VR, & video games. Aug 29-30 2024. James Markham Hall Jr. you’re welcome back anytime!

08/18/2024

We're honored to be ranked #8 among The Hollywood Reporter’s best film schools. Thank you for recognizing our accomplishments and we’re looking forward continuing to do better!

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