Develop the context for meaningful creation.

A student sits on a blanket on the floor in a darkened room with a green screen behind. A camera stands in the foreground, recording the scene.

When you  pursue film studies at Muhlenberg, you’re joining one of the largest liberal arts film and media programs in the United States. 

You’ll access unparalleled opportunities to write screenplays, produce videos and engage with both the theory and practice of film. Enjoy personalized attention from expert faculty as you examine the political significance of the moving image, explore cinema from diverse cultures, collaborate with top-tier student actors, and use our state-of-the-art equipment to master cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene and editing. 

No matter what kind of film you want to make or study, you can learn about it here. Courses cover everything from silent cinema to the latest festival hits, from Hollywood to Bollywood and from documentary to the avant-garde. We offer specialized courses in every facet of the filmmaking process, from pre-production to screenwriting, editing, directing and performance.

Lights, Camera, Action

Our Faculty

Assistant Professor of Film Studies David Romberg takes a hands-on, team-focused approach to teaching students about the art of cinema.

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