Department of
Cinematic Arts
We are proud to be ranked by The Wrap as a Top 15 Film School in the country!
We are proud to be ranked by The Wrap as a Top 15 Film School in the country!
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our campus boasts cutting-edge facilities that mirror the professional environments our students will encounter in their future careers. The Equipment Room is fully stocked with mics, lights, tripods, VR headsets, and top-of-the-line of cameras including R3D, Blackmagic and Arri Alexa. With a 40’ x 40’ film studio, foley rooms, post-production and editing suites to media labs, you’ll have access to the tools and resources you need to bring your vision to life.
Global Connections
Cinema is a universal language, and we encourage our students to explore its nuances around the world. Through study abroad programs in Guatemala, Japan, Czech Republic, and Greece, you can gain a global perspective of motion pictures under the guidance of film professionals.
Distinguished Faculty
Our faculty includes award-winning filmmakers, screenwriters, and scholars who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of cinematic talent. They’re not just instructors; they’re mentors and collaborators.
Trailblazing Graduates
Our alumni have found success across the motion picture industry working for companies such as Apple, Warner Bros, Amazon Studios, Disney, Paramount, Netflix, Lightstorm Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, HBO, CNN Films, 20th Century Fox, NBCUniversal, ABC, PBS, NPR, UTA, CCA, WME as well as for several leading independent media companies around the world.
A Global and Dynamic City
Study in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and culturally diverse cities. Here, you’ll find inspiration at every corner – from the vibrant Art Deco architecture of South Beach to the rich cultural heritage of Little Havana. Miami’s unique blend of cultures and influences provides an unmatched backdrop for cinematic exploration.
Cinematic Arts Degrees
Select from the following tracks: Production, Screenwriting, Business, TV Writing, Critical Studies, and Studio.
Students specialize in production, screenwriting, or producing with the goal of mastering innovative work rooted in collaboration.
Students focus on cinematic arts and journalism and have immersive learning opportunities in international documentary production.
Bill Cosford Cinema
The Cosford is dedicated to distinguished film programming and supplemental, educational opportunities ranging from special lecture series, guest scholars, film festivals, and engagements with acclaimed filmmakers.
Cinematic Arts Faculty
Dr. Alfred Martin
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No dream too big Inspired by his childhood fascination with John Wayne-style Western movies, University of Miami student filmmaker Tony Romeo and his crew hauled a prefab cabin cross-country to a mountain mesa as part of the set for a modern-day shoot-’em-up. The cabin sits on a mesa in Moab, Utah, during the filming of "Dead in [...]
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