Film & Digital Arts at Solent University

12/02/2021

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.

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]

24/11/2020

"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.

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...

03/11/2020

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

31/07/2020

“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:

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

16/07/2020

Fantastic news!

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,...

12/03/2020

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

Dr Deborah Shaw presents Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

24/02/2020

Check out the latest Diegesis Magazine mini issue #19 CUT TO [wrath]. Featuring short reads and edited by Solent University students and grads. Head over to the Diegesis page and give them a like!

31/01/2020

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.

'Los Fantasmas' is screening in Bright Future at IFFR.

19/11/2019

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).

Christiana is an award-winning director working across both film and television

16/10/2019

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

Mark Gatiss In Conversation with Dr Mark Aldridge