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KU Film and Media Studies Through film analysis and production, we explore who we are, where we've been, and where we're going.

Because the world has stories to tell, and through analysis and production, we work toward a greater awareness of who we are, where we've been, and where we are going.

Enjoy your time off, Jayhawks! Rest up and have some fun. 🙃
10/19/2026

Enjoy your time off, Jayhawks! Rest up and have some fun. 🙃

Mark your calendar for the Halloween party and costume contest! We'll be showing The Shining and providing pizza AND t...
10/16/2026

Mark your calendar for the Halloween party and costume contest! We'll be showing The Shining and providing pizza AND treats. Stop by for a quick hello or stay and hang out.🍕 🍿 😱

FMS Halloween Party
📅 Oct 28th from 1:00-3:00
🎃 FMS Office, SUM 230

It's Popcorn Wednesday! Come to the office (SUM 230) at 1:00pm for 🍿 popcorn 🍿 and a screening of Clue.
10/14/2026

It's Popcorn Wednesday! Come to the office (SUM 230) at 1:00pm for 🍿 popcorn 🍿 and a screening of Clue.

Join Prof. Mai's FMS 303 Video Essay Production class as they speak with Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton on 10/12 from 1–2...
10/08/2026

Join Prof. Mai's FMS 303 Video Essay Production class as they speak with
Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton on 10/12 from 1–2 PM via Zoom (link in your KU inbox).

Charlie Shackleton is an English filmmaker, multimedia artist, and film critic. His notable feature-length essay films include Beyond Clueless (2014) and Fear Itself (2015), but he has become most known for his 2016 protest film, Paint Drying (2023). His most recent film, Zodiac Killer Project, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and won the NEXT Innovator Award.

See you on Zoom!

Mitchy McGhan, AD, will be speaking with students in Prof. Backs's FMS 303 Scheduling & Budgeting class on Zoom this Thu...
10/06/2026

Mitchy McGhan, AD, will be speaking with students in Prof. Backs's FMS 303 Scheduling & Budgeting class on Zoom this Thursday, Oct 8 at 11:15 am.

➡️ Check your KU inbox for the link!

Michelle “Mitchy" McGhan is a spirited filmmaker and assistant director originally from Berkeley, California. A proud Korean-American creative with deep roots in both indie and studio worlds, Mitchy has carved out a name for herself as a sharp, resourceful force behind the camera. She began her journey as a child actor before realizing her true passion wasn't just in front of the camera -- it was orchestrating the beautiful chaos behind it. Mitchy's credits span features, shorts, and series, balancing emotionally grounded storytelling with the logistical wizardry required on set. She's also a passionate writer and director, always hungry to craft Asian American stories that connect.

Come have some popcorn 😋 in SUM 230 at 1:00pm today! We'll be showing Amélie. See you soon!
09/30/2026

Come have some popcorn 😋 in SUM 230 at 1:00pm today! We'll be showing Amélie. See you soon!

Love to hear about what our alums are getting up to! Katie Garey, alum, is working to give hope and show the beauty in...
09/29/2026

Love to hear about what our alums are getting up to! Katie Garey, alum, is working to give hope and show the beauty in nature through film. Read a UDK article about her work here: https://buff.ly/DrcSbYG

Rock Chalk, Katie!

We still have FREE tickets available for the Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival this Saturday! Stop by SUM 230 to p...
09/24/2026

We still have FREE tickets available for the Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Festival this Saturday! Stop by SUM 230 to pick one up while supplies last.

The festival brings together artists, performers, makers, food, and creative work from across the Great Plains region.

📅 Saturday, September 26th - 11:30am-9:00pm
Sesquicentennial Point Park
1333 E 902 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047

There's still time to submit your application for funding for your student film project through the FMS Research Grant!📅...
09/22/2026

There's still time to submit your application for funding for your student film project through the FMS Research Grant!

📅 Deadline: THIS Friday, September 25th at 5pm
💰️ Award Amount: Recipients can receive up to $1500 towards their student project per semester
➡️ Details and app here: https://buff.ly/rR3AMzX

09/21/2026

📽️ FREE KU screening of "First They Came for My College

🍿Followed by a Q&A with Director Patrick Bresnan, moderated by Academy Award-winner Kevin Willmott, with panelist Chris Koliba, Center for Democratic Governance Co-Director

📍Thurs, Sept 24th at 7PM in the KS Union Woodruff Auditorium

🤝 Thank you to all event sponsors!!
KU Film and Media Studies
Political Science at KU
Hall Center for the Humanities
The Commons KU
KU Center for Global & International Studies
Office for Community Impact
African and African-American Studies
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Kansas
KU Indigenous Studies
American Studies at KU
Lawrence Film Club

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1300 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS
66045

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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