Ready to make your mark? Join the School of Creative Arts and create a thought-provoking film or multimedia work that announces your entrance on the world stage.
In the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts program, you will have access to the best equipment, cutting-edge creative spaces, and the expertise of world-renowned industry professionals who will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.
With extensive hands-on training that places an emphasis on studio production and post-production, you will graduate with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to captivate audiences around the world with your films or multimedia performances.
Our program is designed to make you a confident creator. Whether you want to work in film, television, advertising, or another area of media production, our program will give you the edge you need to succeed in this exciting, ever-changing field.
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“My time in the University of Windsor MFA program was an enriching experience. I found the faculty to be very devoted to their students and the mentorship I received was truly invaluable. Throughout the course of the program, I had the opportunity to work closely alongside my advisors gaining first hand insight into the film industry. I was able to make many great connections and felt well prepared to start my career. Overall, this experience really helped me flourish as a filmmaker and I’m glad I decided to pursue an MFA at the University of Windsor.”
Calum Hotchkiss, MFA ‘21
Videographer and Editor at Gladstone Media
"I wouldn't have imagined going to film school anywhere else. The University of Windsor's Film and Media Arts MFA program allowed me to work closely with supportive professors who each had their own specialty, which gave me a well-rounded film school experience.
As a student, my crew and I were able to use industry-standard technology and studio spaces to produce our films with the highest quality possible. I worked as part of a team with other like-minded individuals on set and created projects that screened at film festivals worldwide in addition to national broadcasters. My experience at the University of Windsor gave me the confidence to emerge into the Canadian film industry."
Gemma Eva Cunial, MFA ‘21
Post Production Producer, FlareBBDO Toronto
“The MFA program at the University of Windsor helped me grow as a filmmaker, both technically and creatively. By having access to industry-standard camera equipment, I was able to have a hands-on approach to expand my knowledge of cinematography and the technical aspects of the film industry. I also evolved creatively, learning about the fundamentals of storytelling, film theory, and editing to create more impactful films. Having a tight-knit creative community of professors, students, and mentors from the university truly benefitted my peers and I in establishing ourselves as filmmakers”.
Luca Cunial
2nd AC, International Cinematographers Guild
“Completing my Masters at the University of Windsor gave me the opportunity to further develop my love of film and media arts. My favourite part of my MFA program was the one-on-one support from my thesis advisors”.
Alysha Baker-Diaz
Assistant Editor, Directors Guild of Canada
MFA Graduate Program Coordinator
"If you're ready to transform your love for storytelling into a thriving career in film production and media arts, the University of Windsor's MFA Film and Media Arts program has everything you need to succeed. Our program is specifically designed for students who are passionate about filmmaking and want to learn from experienced professionals.
As a student in our MFA program, you'll have access to state-of-the-art production facilities, including film studios, editing suites, and equipment rentals. Our knowledgeable and dedicated faculty members are committed to guiding you through every step of the filmmaking process, from screenwriting and pre-production to shooting and post-production."
Professor Min Bae has been avidly devoted to cinematography and filmmaking since 1990. He has expertise and training in film production, cinematography and fine arts, a reflection of his education in Montreal, France, and Korea. Min Bae has been a collaborator on several award-winning independent films presented/recognized in festivals worldwide. Works include Situation (1995), Off Sync (2000), Where are we (2004), Two Islands (2007), Qausuittuq (2020), and Reset (2021).
Film Academic Coordinator
"Our greatest strength is our faculty. University of Windsor’s School of Creative Arts graduate film faculty are a fabulous mix of award-winning and internationally recognized scholars and practitioners. They offer breadth and depth of experience in a variety of film genres and modes. I’m proud to be part of a Film MFA program that integrates theory and practice in a highly creative environment."
Professor Nick Hector is a renowned filmmaker with over three decades of experience in editing, producing and directing documentary films and programs. His work has been recognized with 48 national and international awards and has been screened at major festivals around the world, including three of the “Big Five”: TIFF, Berlinale, and Sundance. He has collaborated with celebrated film-artists such as Allan King and has focused on social justice and environmental issues in his creative work. He is best known for his work on Dying at Grace, a masterpiece of cinéma-vérité that is part of the Criterion Collection.
Dr. Kim Nelson is a scholar and filmmaker who leads the Humanities Research Group. She has created captivating feature-length documentaries such as Berliner (2010) and This Is What A Feminist Sounds Like (2012) that have been showcased and celebrated across the globe at international film festivals, on the CBC in Canada, and with KCET in the United-States. She has also received prestigious grants and fellowships from SSHRC, DAAD, the Cinema Research Institute at NYU, and the Ontario Arts Council to support her innovative research and creative work.
Michael Stasko is a talented and award-winning filmmaker who has written and directed five feature films that have premiered at prestigious festivals and sold to major distributors. His films range from comedy to sci-fi to drama, and feature stars like Ray Wise, Tom Cavanagh, Fred Willard, Graham Greene, Colin Mochrie and Kevin McDonald. He has also created and produced original TV shows for YTV and CBC. Michael Stasko is a versatile and visionary storyteller who always delivers engaging and entertaining stories for the screen. Works include Things To Do (2006), Iodine (2009), The Birder (2013), The Control (2018) and Boys Vs. Girls (2019).
Professor Sigi Torinus is a new media artist who explores the dynamics of light and sound in her captivating installations and performances. Born in the US Virgin Islands and educated in Germany and California, she draws inspiration from her experiences of migration and movement. Her works are poetic and playful, inviting the viewers to engage with images and environments that are constantly changing, visible and intangible at the same time. She is a co-founder of the Noiseborder Multimedia Performance Lab and has received numerous grants and awards for her innovative research and creation projects.
Dr. Brent Lee is a composer, media artist, and musician whose work explores the relationships between sound, image, and technology, especially through multimedia performance. He has created more than one hundred works, ranging from orchestral music to interactive media pieces to film soundtracks. His most recent project is entitled Homstal, a set of multimedia pieces featuring saxophone improvisation in an interactive audiovisual environment. He is a co-founder of the Noiseborder Ensemble and Electric Improv Lab.
Tony Lau is a Hong Kong-born, Canadian filmmaker who has worked on numerous films, documentaries, and animations that have premiered on international platforms. In collaboration with CBC, he produced an animation series called “Plantemic” and the short documentary “A Sweet and Sour Christmas”. Funded by Telefilm Canada, he produced a feature film, Stand Up Man, in 2016. His work explores issues of ethnicity, identity and the immigrant experience in the Canadian context. His filmic work has been screened and awarded at a variety of national and international venues including the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, and Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.
Land Acknowledgment
The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
