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Program Overview

Program Overview

Become skilled in one of the most valuable cultural and economic fields in the U.S. — the production and distribution of motion pictures and television. By studying film production at Lipscomb, you’ll learn the art of storytelling and how to express your original ideas on screen, in an environment that emphasizes collaboration, compassion and care for individuals and communities around the world. Here, we’ll help you make an impact for good.

You’ll plan, crew and shoot projects, sharpen your screenwriting skills and learn the business, both its history and specific application. You’ll also experiment and work with cutting-edge technology, including cinematic VR, and you will have a plethora of opportunities for practical experience and networking.

Be exposed to industry professionals brought to our campus for you. Our contacts in the film and TV industry combined with your developed technique and experience will lead to opportunities for a sustainable and influential career in this lucrative industry.

Courses

Courses

10:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Internship

Become more competitive in the job market with an internship related to your interests. You’ll gain experience and boost your exposure. An internship will also help you learn whether you’ve chosen a career you’ll enjoy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Our Faculty

  • Matt Huesmann

    Matt Huesmann

    Chair, Film Department

    Matt Huesmann is a cinematographer, writer and director in film, a commercial photographer, and a writer and producer in the music industry. He holds a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State...

    Meet Matt Huesmann
  • Steve Taylor

    Steve Taylor

    Assistant Professor

    Steve Taylor is a filmmaker, writer, producer and recording artist who earned his "Renaissance Man" stripes (Prism Magazine) from a body of work that's garnered him multiple Grammy, Billboard, Telly,...

    Meet Steve Taylor
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    Melissa Forte

    Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, George Shinn College of Entertainment and the Arts

    After six years of industry work with the Walt Disney World company in Orlando, Fla., Melissa Forte returned to Ohio University to complete an M.A. in Media Studies and an...

    Meet Melissa Forte
  • Mike Nawrocki headshot

    Mike Nawrocki

    Visiting Professor

    As co-creator of "VeggieTales," co-founder of Big Idea Entertainment and the voice of the beloved Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been part of the pulse of the "VeggieTales" brand,...

    Meet Mike Nawrocki
  • Tyler Kemmerer

    Tyler Kemmerer

    Director of Lipscomb Missions

    Tyler joined Lipscomb Missions in October 2017. He holds a B.B.A. in Management and M.Min. in Bible and Ministry from Harding University. From 2005-2010, he taught at ZhongNan University of...

    Meet Tyler Kemmerer
  • Jake Morgan headshot

    Jake Morgan

    Marketing Videography Producer

    Jake Morgan is a screenwriter living in Nashville. After graduating with an MFA in Screenwriting from Florida State University, Jake moved to Los Angeles where he worked for companies like...

    Meet Jake Morgan
  • Matthew Sterling headshot

    Matthew Sterling

    Adjunct Faculty

    Matthew Sterling is an award-winning filmmaker and post-production expert whose 25-year career spans everything from commercials and music videos to feature films and non-fiction television. As an editor, Sterling has...

    Meet Matthew Sterling
  • Barry Wortz headshot

    Barry Wortz

    Graduate Recruiter

    Barry Wortz is an accomplished director, editor, writer, and documentary filmmaker whose work bridges artistic vision with social impact. He holds an MA in Media Studies from The New School...

    Meet Barry Wortz

Career Paths

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.

Producers and Directors

Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.

Actors

Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.

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