Film Festival Studies Program
The Film Studies Program at Santa Barbara City College offers opportunities for students to immerse themselves in 5 or 10 days of film viewing, writing, and learning at film festivals throughout the world. Each course takes place at a specified film festival as scheduled in the Current Class Schedule. There are extra fees for each course depending on festival and location.
Film Reviews blog used for the class (http://sbccfilmreviews.org).
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Spring 2010:
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| FS108A: Film Festival Studies: 10-days (3 units) will be offered Spring 2010 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. |
Course begins: Fri. Feb. 5, 2010
Course ends: Mon. Feb. 15, 2010 |
Contact: Prof. Nico Maestu, maestu@sbcc.edu
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Extras fees required for this course: $210.
[make your payment at the Cashier's Office (SS150) in the Student Services building > the deadline is Fri. 1/29/2010]
The package will include 2 Film Mini Packs (total 20 film tickets), 1 Opening night ticket, 1 Directors Panel ticket, 1 Writers Panel ticket, as well as, Panel discussions, and possible in-class discussions with Festival Director, Filmmakers, and Film Programmers.
If you want to enroll in the class, email Prof Nico Maestu, maestu@sbcc.edu. |
Meeting times:
Fri (2/5): 10:00-11:20 AM in A171
Mon-Thurs (2/8-2/11): 9:00-10:20 AM in A173
Fri (2/12): Meet at festival only
Mon (2/15): No class
+ daily meetings at the festival including Sat. |
Requirements for this class:
- Morning class meetings at SBCC.
- Daily film screening at the festival: 2 films daily minimum > 20 films total for the class.
- Panels and some possible tributes.
- Daily writing / posting on Class Blog: http://sbccfilmreviews.org
- Class discussions
http://sbccfilmreviews.org
Click here for the list of Spring 2009 Student Film Critics at the festival. |
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Fall 2009: |
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| FS108B: Film Festival Studies: 5-days (2 units) will be offered Fall 2009 at the AFI International Film Festival, in Hollywood. |
Course begins: Thurs. Oct. 29, 2009
Course ends: Wed. Nov. 4, 2009 |
Contact: Prof. Nico Maestu, maestu@sbcc.edu
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NO Extras fees required for this course:
Tickets are free > you will need to go to the AFI Fest site, create an account, and select your films -- you should select at least 10 films and up to 20 films screening from Fri. 10/30 to Tues. 11/3.
The film line-up will be available on the AFI Fest site on 10/8 and the tickets will be available starting 10/16.
You will also have guest access to the cinema lounge (events, Wifi access, etc.) during our time at the festival.
Transportation and lodging are not included.
If you enrolled in the class, email Prof Nico Maestu, maestu@sbcc.edu for information about the class and about local hotels. |
Meeting times:
Thurs (10/29):
10:00 AM -12:20 AM in A173
Wed (11/4):
10:00 AM -12:20 AM in A173
Fri. afternoon to Tues. afternoon in Hollywood at the festival. |
Requirements for this class:
- Morning class meeting in Hollywood at the festival TBA.
- Daily film screening at the festival: 3 films daily minimum.
- Daily writing / posting on Class Blog: http://sbccfilmreviews.org
- Class discussions
http://sbccfilmreviews.org
Click here for the list of Fall 2008 Student Film Critics at the festival. |
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Summer 2009:
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| FS108B: Film Festival Studies: 5-days (CRN: 19050 > 2 units) will be offered Summer 2009 at the Los Angeles International Film Festival, in Westwood. |
Course begins: Thurs. June 18, 2009
Course ends: Wed. June 24, 2009 |
Contact: Prof. Nico Maestu, maestu@sbcc.edu
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Most class meetings are in Westwood at the festival. |
Extras fees required for this course: $190.
[make your payment at the Cashier's Office (SS150) in the Student Services building]
The package will include a Westwood Pass with access to the Target Room, 12 film tickets, and standby tickets to other films, as well as, Panel discussions, and possible in-class discussions with Festival Director, Filmmakers, and Film Programmers.
Transportation and lodging are not included.
If you enrolled in the class, email Prof Nico Maestu, maestu@sbcc.edu for information about paying your extra fee, and about local hotels. |
Meeting times:
Thurs (6/18):
10:00 AM -12:20 PM in A171
Fri. afternoon to Tues. afternoon in Westwood at the festival.
Wed (6/24):
10:00 AM -12:20 PM in A171
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Requirements for this class:
- Morning class meeting in Westwood at the festival TBA.
- Daily film screening at the festival: 3 films daily minimum.
- Daily writing / posting on Class Blog: http://sbccfilmreviews.org
- Class discussions
http://sbccfilmreviews.org
Click here for the list of Summer 2008 Student Film Critics at the festival. |
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Film Festivals to be scheduled during the 2008-2009 academic years are:
There are two courses for the Film Festival Course depending on the length of the class:
FS108A — Film Festival Studies: 10-days (3 units)
Ten-day field course at film festivals to study U.S. and international fiction, experimental and documentary films. Focuses on the role of festivals in the film marketplace, emergence of new filmmakers, national cinemas, and the practice of writing film criticism. Film screenings supplemented by lectures, discussions, readings, and panel discussions. Fee required.
FS108B — Film Festival Studies: 5-days (2 units)
Five-day field course at film festivals to study U.S. and international fiction, experimental and documentary films. Focuses on the role of festivals in the film market place, emergence of new filmmakers, national cinemas, and the practice of writing film criticism. Film screenings supplemented by lectures, discussions, readings and panel discussions. Fee required.
For more information contact Nico Maestu at maestu@sbcc.edu.
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