The School of Film, Media, & Theater is one of three art schools in the College of the Arts
The School of Film, Media & Theatre is dedicated to educating the next generation of critically aware media makers, scholars, theater practitioners and citizens. The school is the largest film and media program in Atlanta, the third largest media capital in America. It is also in the heart of a booming film and television industry, giving students access and experience to navigate the demands of a
06/18/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the “When Legacy Roars,” a special roundtable celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Shirlene Holmes.
Moderated by Toni Simmons Henson, Founding Executive Director of the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, the conversation featured director Daphne Wright and the cast of Since ’76 as they reflected on Dr. Holmes’s enduring impact as a playwright, director, scholar, advocate, and educator.
06/17/2026
Meet Kendra Gibeaut '26 (B.I.S. in Acting with English Minor)!
At FMT, she found a creative community that encouraged her to grow both as an artist and as a person. The support of her professors and peers reinforced her passion for film and theatre, helping her realize that she wants to dedicate her life to storytelling. Surrounded by creativity, collaboration, and encouragement, she gained the confidence to pursue her artistic goals beyond graduation.
A self-described Pisces rising, she brings both imagination and intuition to her work. After graduation, she plans to continue honing her craft through acting classes while creating art that connects with people on a meaningful level.
06/17/2026
Meet Christopher Glass (B.A. '96), whose journey from storyboard artist to acclaimed production designer shows the power of following your creative passion. In this Q&A, Christopher shares how early experiences shaped his approach to building cinematic worlds, collaborating with top directors and overcoming creative challenges.
https://news.gsu.edu/2026/06/15/film-graduate-draws-on-experience-for-major-production-design-roles/
05/24/2026
05/06/2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMAZING M.F.A. GRADUATES!
Stay tuned for our social media spotlights where we share more about them!
05/01/2026
We have received 100 submission, 11 hours of films from our FMT undergraduate and graduate filmmaking community!
Congratulations to all of our student filmmakers for their hard work in completing their films!
We will screen all submitted work on Monday and Tuesday, May 4th and 5th in One Park Place Theater beginning at Noon on both days, with over 3 hours of films screening each day. The screenings are free and open to the public.
The screening selection committee, composed of FMT film faculty will select a 75-minute program from the 79 FMT student films submitted, and we will announce those film selections on Wednesday May 6th. Those selected films will screen at the Rialto Center for the Arts on Friday May 8th at 7pm.
The winners will receive awards thanks to generosity of our sponsor!
05/01/2026
Once last chance to see "The Other Side," a film by our alum Caroline Rumley.
Catch the film on Sunday during the ! Ticket link in our bio.
Our students said it better than we could.
🎬 GSU Giving Day is here.
Hear it straight from our students. This is what the School of Film, Media & Theatre Fund makes possible.
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Every year, our students and faculty bring TWO theatrical productions to life.
The theatre enrichment fund helps support that. Your support makes a difference both on stage and behind the scenes.
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