On Friday, August 23, join us for a special free film screening of CHILDREN ON THE EDGE, a documentary about the life of North Korean defectors, followed by a panel discussion with defectors and activists from non-profits working on human rights issues related to North Korea.

Film students, faculty, and alumni have arrived in Toronto to attend @tiff_net for our annual @oustudyabroad. Stay tuned for more pics and updates!

YouTube is going large on generative AI — positioning new features coming to the platform as enabling creators to “unlock new forms of expression.” bit.ly/4gvZe9j

Join us for a screening of the documentary BAD RIVER on Tuesday at 5:30pm in Dodge 201. The film chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and its ongoing fight to save Lake Superior. Panel discussion with profs. David Schaerf, Annie Laurie Sullivan, and Adam Spry from UMich after.

Calling all film majors and minors (and wanna be majors and minors)! Come join us for a department-wide pizza party on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 12-1:30pm in the department offices, O'Dowd Hall, fifth floor.

Join us, OU Career and Life Design Center, and Oakland University Art and Art History Department for creative portfolio night! This is your chance to get your prospective job materials reviewed by industry professionals. This Thursday at 5:30pm in 103 NFH.

Today at noon! Pizza in O'Dowd (5th floor) for all film majors and minors!

A rainy day presents an excellent opportunity to rep our fabulous OU Film Studies and Production program! Oakland University OU College of Arts and Sciences #ThisIsOU #OUCAS

We're hiring for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Filmmaking, with appointment beginning August 15, 2025. For complete details, see: jobs.oakland.edu/postings/32853 Oakland University OU College of Arts and Sciences #AcademicTwitter

You can now find us on the other site, where we're oufilmstudies.bsky.social.

Current students: While you're finishing up your final projects and waiting for grades, make sure your registration for next semester is complete. Contact Prof. Edwards with questions about film course offerings. oakland.edu/.../regi.../en…

O.U. ADVISORY: Oakland University to be closed January 21-22. All but essential university operations will be canceled unless otherwise noted. Visit oakland.edu for more information.

What did you think of last night's #Oscars ? Prof Brendan Kredell was on the Michigan's Big Show to talk about all the surprises and expectations. OU College of Arts and Sciences #ThisIsOU spreaker.com/episode/brenda…

Attention FLM students! If you're interested in attending our annual study abroad to the Toronto International Film Festival next September (Sept 4-10, 2025), please attend an info session on Tuesday, March 11, at 2:40Pm in Dodge 202. For more info, check your email.

OU Film majors and alums: Apply now to be an instructor for our Meadow Brook Elementary filmmaking workshop, where you'll teach 4th and 5th graders how to make movies. See your email for complete details, or contact Prof. Edwards!

OU film majors: please complete a short survey about your experiences in our program! Check your OU email for details!

Students and alums, a reminder that tomorrow is your last day to apply for the 2025 study abroad to the Toronto International Film Festival. For more details or to apply, go here: oakland.edu/ie/ou-programs… OU College of Arts and Sciences

It's the 50th anniversary of JAWS! The film, directed by newbie Steven Spielberg, is largely remembered as the start of the Hollywood blockbuster era. Listen to Brendan Kredell explain the film's legacy on Michigan's Big Show: tinyurl.com/OUjaws

Current students, there's still to enroll in our fall couse, FLM 3906: AI Filmmaking. Profs. Kies and Kim will teach you how the film industry is using AI at all stages of production. Check out this video Prof. Kim made: youtube.com/watch?v=9rCEOQ…

We're so proud of our collaborations with OUMusicTheatreDance ! Click the link to read more about it! oakland.edu/oumagazine/new…