Since 1991, the Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies has been a dynamic center of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary activity. With active participation of more than twenty faculty members, representing fifteen departments from the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and the School of Education, the Program offers both an Undergraduate and a Graduate Certificate in Film Studies. [More...]

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Interdepartmental Program in
Film Studies
129 Herter Annex
University of Massachusetts Amherst
161 Presidents Dr
Amherst, MA 01003-9312
E-mail: filmstudies@hfa.umass.edu
Tel. (413) 545-3659
FAX: (413) 545-0014

FILM AWARDS AND GRANTS

Michael S. Roif Award in Film Studies

The Michael S. Roif Award in Film Studies is a competitive annual prize awarded to a single student or divided between two students enrolled in the University's Undergraduate Film Studies Certificate Program whose film, video, or moving-image-media work demonstrates exceptional creativity and accomplishment. In a given year, at least one prize must be awarded for production or screenwriting. If two prizes are awarded, one may be given for a scholarly essay. The award is based upon a gift, made by his family, in honor of Michael S. Roif, a University alumnus and film enthusiast. [More...]

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