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Documentary of a family legacy earns first-place honors
Cole Smith ’26, Media Studies alumnus completed a yearlong research project, a short documentary film, and first-place recognition at the 2026 Carolyn & Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo. At its heart, the project explores Black entrepreneurship, community resilience, and family legacy.
A Reflection on the Inaugural 2026 ‘Alphabet Soup’ 48-Hour Film Festival
The “Alphabet Soup” 48-Hour Film Festival served as a high-intensity crucible for creativity, challenging student filmmakers to translate abstract concepts into cinematic reality under grueling time constraints. The 2026 iteration of the festival was a success, testing not only the artistic resolve of our participants but also their adaptability in… Continue reading…
Alum and Filmmaker Fulfills a Promise of Impact for Media Studies Students at UNCG
Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker and producer Changhee Chun fortifies media studies with strategic initiatives to enhance student experience.
48 Hours. One Film. Infinite Voices. 🎬 Join the Alphabet Soup Film Festival!
Are you ready to turn your creative vision into reality in just one weekend? Spartan Media Productions at the UNCG Department of Media Studies is proud to announce the 2026 Alphabet Soup 48-Hour Film Festival! This unique competition invites high school and university students, faculty, staff, and the public to create a… Continue reading…
Minerva Awards — Media Studies Minerva Media Festival FALL 2025
The Minerva Media Festival is a significant event that celebrates the creative work of Media Studies students at UNCG. It showcases a diverse collection of media, including thought-provoking documentaries and innovative narrative shorts, all created within this semester. The Fall 2025 festival was held on December 10th at Jarrell Hall… Continue reading…
Greensboro Residency for Original Works
Artists-in-Residence: Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts Creative Greensboro will welcome filmmakers Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts, known collectively as S/N, to the Greensboro Residency for Original Works from October 14 to December 15. During their stay, they will create and present “Gate City: Playable Space,” an immersive installation that combines… Continue reading…
Media Studies Professors Screen Their Films at the Major Film Festivals
Philp Page, a lecturer in the Media Studies Department at UNCG, produced, funded, and filmed the short fiction film, “Sobriety” in 2024. He brought on UNCG Media Studies alumni Skyler Foy and Shalia Fuentes-Matthews as the main crew. This year, “Sobriety” was shown at the UrbanWorld Film Festival in New… Continue reading…
New Academic Year Kickoff: Fall 2025
The Media Studies Department (MST) at UNCG held its inaugural New Academic Year Kickoff on Friday, August 29th. Spartan media community members gathered to celebrate, connect, play community games, and learn about new departmental initiatives. The Kirkland Room at the Elliot University Center was full of new and returning students… Continue reading…
UNCG Professors Bring Filmmaking to Elementary Arts Students
Encouraging students to see things from unique perspectives is at the core of instruction for media studies assistant professor, Jennida Chase, and Hassan Pitts, lecturer and technology coordinator.