Film & Digital Arts at Solent University

Happy birthday Diegesis! Our magazine has reached its first decade! In the latest issue, our undergraduate and graduate writers present their case for the most significant films of the last decade.

Diegesis CUT TO [decade] In this mini issue, DIEGESIS our writers put a case forward for the most significant, important or best films and television programmes of the decade. What has been your screen highlight of the last decade? Now, we CUT TO [decade]

"What Solent gave me the opportunity to do? To fail!"

We love this short video of one of our international postgraduate students talking about his experience on the MA Film Production course and how taking risks and "failing" have helped his creativity and confidence. Great perspective.

For the record, Nick, you are most definitely not failing.

The PG experience MA Film Production student Nicolò Grasso talks about his experience as a postgraduate student, what he loves about living and studying in Southampton, and wh...

Dr Terence McSweeney, Senior Lecturer in Film and Television is celebrating after his documentary ‘BLOWBACK – The 9/11 Wars in Global Film’ was shortlisted in the Research in Film Awards 2020.

We caught up with him to find out more: http://ow.ly/4IpC50C9WvW

“If you’re a filmmaker, you really ought to have something that you want to say”. Saddened to hear the inimitable Sir Alan Parker passed away today. Here, accepting his Hon Doc and imparting wisdom at Solent University graduation 2012:

Sir Alan Parker, CBE receives honorary degree World renowned film director, writer, producer and novelist, Sir Alan Parker, CBE, received an honorary degree from Southampton Solent University for his out...

Fantastic news!

Solent Celebrates NSS success | Solent University Solent has been ranked among the top 25 universities in the UK for ‘Student Voice’, ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Learning Community’. The University also increased its ‘Overall Satisfaction’ score to 83% - 66th in the UK - and scored above sector average in seven of the nine survey areas,...

SCREENING EVENT

If you haven't seen this on the big screen before, you're in for a real treat - and the added bonus of expert commentary too.

Join Professor Deborah Shaw for an in-depth discussion of Guillermo Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006) followed by a special screening of the film.

Tuesday 17th March 2020

LT1 4pm

Film@Solent Presents: Deborah Shaw + Special Screening of Pan's Labyrinth Dr Deborah Shaw presents Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Congratulations to Film Dept. production lecturer Sebastián Lojo, whose film is in competition at Rotterdam Film Festival this week as part of their Bright Future strand.

Filmmakers behind Rotterdam title ‘Los Fantasmas’ talk filming in Guatemala, next projects 'Los Fantasmas' is screening in Bright Future at IFFR.

A great opportunity for aspiring directors!

Tickets still available for this talk with director Christiana Ebohon Green. Christiana will be sharing her advice about directing for film and television, drawing from her experiences of working on Hollyoaks, Eastenders, Holby City, Call the Midwife, Grantchester, Emmerdale amongst other projects.

Monday 2 December 2-4pm. Open to all (with ticket).

Film@Solent Presents: Christiana Ebohon-Green Christiana is an award-winning director working across both film and television

Advanced tickets now available for Film & Digital Arts students. Use the code FI1MSO1ENT

FILM@SOLENT PRESENTS MARK GATISS Mark Gatiss In Conversation with Dr Mark Aldridge