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Semester Cinema (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States;
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: Skidmore applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.75
Program Features: Academic Program Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Program Housing
Departmental Approval: Media & Film Studies Language Requirement: No
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Non-Skidmore Student: No
Click here for a definition of this term Class Year: 02- Sophomore, 03- Junior, 04- Senior
Program Description:

28 professionals. 40 students. 14 weeks. One feature film. 

Semester Cinema provides a rare learning adventure that is firmly grounded in filmmaking and the liberal arts. Our program is open to students from all accredited colleges and universities - and takes place every two years, during the Winter/Spring semester. We accept a maximum of 40 students who will collaborate with 28 professionals in all aspects of preparation, production and post-production. Students receive 16 college credits AND professional screen credit listed on IMDB.

We kick off the semester with a week-long excursion to the Sundance Film Festival where students navigate screenings, filmmaker Q & A’s, music events and the highly charged atmosphere of America’s most celebrated showcase of indie filmmaking.

We then move to our filming location for 7 weeks of daily classes, hands-on workshops, master classes with visiting artists, field trips, and more - all in preparation for the six-week production of our feature-length film.

During production, students work under the mentorship of 28 professionals, in a wide range of positions, from wardrobe supervisor and camera operator to script supervisor, set decorator, prop master, assistant editor and second assistant director.  

Many students arrive with a passion for film or theater - but little technical filmmaking background. And they often choose to work in film jobs they didn’t even know existed. That’s OK! We create a comfortable learning environment where students are encouraged and supported to take risks and try new things and, along the way, develop new skills in critical thinking, creative collaboration, problem solving, flexibility and improvisation - and much more.
 

 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/16/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.