Dr. Vincent Bohlinger
- Professor
What We Do
If you’re interested in filmmaking, movie reviewing, or other careers related to the entertainment industry, then you might be interested in a film studies major or minor.
Contact Information
- local_phone401-456-8660
- place040 Craig-Lee Hall
The Film Studies Program supports students with a passion for cinema in developing their skills, discovering their voices, and finding their paths.
What We Offer
Rhode Island College’s Film Studies Program was ranked 12th Best in the Country by Intelligent.com and ranked among the Top 15 Best Affordable Film Studies Degree Programs (Bachelor’s) in the country by Affordable Schools.net. Students in the film production track gain exposure to the basic principles and techniques of film production and screenwriting. Those in the film studies track learn to formally analyze cinema, its artistic qualities and its role in society. Through coursework, internships, and unique experiences such as our for-credit, two-semester narrative film production project (offered every other year), students have multiple opportunities to explore potential career paths, as well as to develop their creative vision and their critical skills.
Our Faculty
Dr. Joan C. Dagle
- Associate Dean
- Faculty Arts and Sciences
Dr. Kathryn M. Kalinak
- Professor
Dr. Rosalind A. Sibielski
- Assistant Professor
Featured News & Stories
Bohlinger will present Thorp lecture on Ukrainian film on Wednesday, March 20, at 4 p.m. in Alger 110.
In this Q&A, Bohlinger discusses some of the Ukrainian films that have emerged since Russia’s invasion.