Film University
Encyclopedia
The Universidad Del Cine (UDC) (Film University) is the oldest private film university in Mexico
. UDC produces almost 150 short films a year, many showing at international festivals.
, CCC
and CUEC. It has grown since to become a recognized university with strong presence in the industry. Its campus was originally built on the Magdalena Contreras
borough. However, it was then moved to a new location near downtown Mexico.
UDC aims not only to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical cinema education, but also to exist as a business-related social networking environment and community for its students, faculty members and staff.
, Acting
and Filmmaking
. The University has a reputation for trying to accredite their programs by external organisms. Some studies can be done either in the Open University system.
Intensive one-year programs
Intensive filmmaking programs
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Fine Arts degree program
Hands-on intensive workshops
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. UDC produces almost 150 short films a year, many showing at international festivals.
History
It was founded on 1993 by a group of teachers and students breaking up from the NYFANew York Film Academy
New York Film Academy - School of Film and Acting is a film school andacting school based in New York City, Universal City, California, USA and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. NYFA offers short-term film-making and acting courses, as well as one- and two-year conservatory and Master of Fine Arts...
, CCC
CCC
- Businesses and organizations :* Canterbury of New Zealand, a New Zealand-based sports apparel company* Center for Community Change, one of the larger community building organizations in the United States* Color Climax Corporation, a Danish pornography company...
and CUEC. It has grown since to become a recognized university with strong presence in the industry. Its campus was originally built on the Magdalena Contreras
Magdalena Contreras
La Magdalena Contreras is one of the 16 delegaciones into which Mexico's Federal District is divided. It had a 2010 census population of 239,086 inhabitants, and is the third-least populous of Mexico City's boroughs. It lies at an elevation of 2,365 m...
borough. However, it was then moved to a new location near downtown Mexico.
UDC aims not only to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical cinema education, but also to exist as a business-related social networking environment and community for its students, faculty members and staff.
Degree Programs
The UDC currently offers different bachelor programs in Film BusinessFilm industry
The film industry consists of the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking: i.e. film production companies, film studios, cinematography, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew...
, Acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
and Filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
. The University has a reputation for trying to accredite their programs by external organisms. Some studies can be done either in the Open University system.
Intensive one-year programs
- One-Year Cinematography
- One-Year Acting
Intensive filmmaking programs
- Two-Year Associate in Fine Arts in Cinematography
- Two-Year Associate in Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor's Degree
- Intensive four year BFA program
Master of Fine Arts degree program
- MFA in Directing
- MFA in Screenwriting
- MFA in Producing
- MFA in Acting for Film
- MFA in Cinematography
- MFA in Musical Theatre
Workshops
The Film Workshops were established in response to the film, television and interactive media industries' desire to develop lasting partnerships with further and higher education institutions. The Academies seek to provide an answer to industries need for fresh talent and innovation.Hands-on intensive workshops
- 5 Week Filmmaking Workshop
- 8 Week Filmmaking Workshop
- 12 Week Filmmaking Workshop
- 4 Week Acting Workshop
- 12 Week Acting Workshop
- 1 Week Hollywood Production Workshop
- 14 Week Film Business Workshop
- 16 Week Phrase and Singing Workshop
- 8 Week Drama and Literary Analysis Workshop
- 8 Week Editing Workshop
- 3 Week Stopmotion Animation Workshop
- 2 Week Summer Camp for Teens
- 12 Week Summer Camp for Teens