The Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema is the largest university-based centre for the study of film animation, film production and film studies in Canada. We have an international reputation as a leader in the practice and study of the cinematic arts. Our commitment to creative independence, rigorous scholarship, in-depth training, and experimental and interdisciplinary practices prepares our students for a lifetime of working with the moving image.
THREE AREAS OF STUDY
Discover a trio of student-oriented programs
Each year 250 new students learn the techniques of animation, discover the technical and aesthetic practices of production, or delve deeper into the meaning of film.
News spotlight
Meet Clint Eastwood’s go-to cameraman
They met in a cornfield in Iowa on the set of The Bridges of Madison County. Eastwood liked the Concordia film production grad so much they have since shot more than 20 films together. Eastwood is both hero and mentor to Campanelli. “He is all of that and a friend — I’ve been working with him for almost 27 years now.” Read how Campanelli got his start studying film at what’s now Concordia’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema.
HOW TO APPLY
Undergraduate application deadline: March 1, 2022
Graduate application deadline: February 1, 2022
Application and portfolios are accepted online only
Research spotlight
New Canada Research Chair in Media and Migration (Tier 2)
Film Studies assistant professor Ishita Tiwary’s research examines the relationship between migratory processes, media technologies and modes of representation, which together shape the experiences of and public responses to migration. The project will include a community-driven research space, an interactive digital platform and a community library.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
OUR FACULTY
An extraordinary group of artists and scholars contributing their work and resesarch.
OUR FACILITIES
The space and equipment you need to learn your craft and push the limits of your creativity
OUR CITY
Montreal has a long-standing reputation as one of North America’s best cities for cinema.
