Welcome to the Communication Division and the Film and Television Department
In this video, Film and Television Department Chair Colin Hickey shares an overview of the program at Five Towns College.
Film and Television at Five Towns College
Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film & Television at Five Towns College prepares students for careers in film, television, and digital media through a hands-on, production-centered approach.
From the first day of classes, students work with professional equipment and industry-standard workflows, gaining practical experience across all stages of production. The program emphasizes storytelling, technical skill, and collaboration, preparing students to bring creative ideas from concept to completion.
Students develop their voice as filmmakers while building the technical foundation needed to succeed in today’s evolving media landscape.
Mission of the Film and Television Program
The mission of the Film and Television Department is to provide experiential training in the art, science, and discipline of filmmaking through rigorous study, creative exploration, and collaborative production.
Students engage in direct, hands-on learning that emphasizes critical thinking, visual storytelling, technical proficiency, and professional practice. The program fosters creative independence, discipline, and the ability to work effectively in team-based production environments.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television is designed for students pursuing careers in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, producing, and digital media production.
Through intensive, hands-on training, students move from concept to completion while developing both creative and technical skills. Collaborative production work prepares students for real-world filmmaking environments and builds a strong professional portfolio.
Graduates leave the program with the experience and confidence to contribute across a wide range of roles in the film and television industry.
Program Details
Students work in a fully equipped production environment designed to mirror professional industry settings.
- Sound stage with lighting grid, cyclorama, and green screen
- Set construction resources, props, and furniture
Cameras
- RED Dragon
- Blackmagic
- Canon
- Sony
- Arriflex
Grip and Lighting
- J.L. Fisher Dolly
- DJI drones
- Ronin stabilizers
- Easyrig systems
- Jimmy Jib
- Matthews grip equipment
- Arri, Aputure, Mole-Richardson, Kino Flo, Litepanel, and LED lighting systems
Audio
- Professional field and studio recording equipment
- Industry-standard microphones and mixing tools
Editing Lab
- Macintosh workstations
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- DaVinci Resolve
- Unreal Engine
- Magic Bullet Suite
Five Towns College is a certified Blackmagic Design training partner for DaVinci Resolve editing, color grading, and visual effects.
Graduates pursue careers in:
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Producing
- Screenwriting
- Content Creation
Film Festivals
Five Towns College Film & Television students showcase their work through two signature festivals: Luminaries, the College’s annual juried student film festival, and LI72, a fast-paced 72-hour filmmaking competition where students write, shoot, and edit original films in just three days.
These experiences give students the opportunity to present their work, collaborate under real production deadlines, and engage with the creative community.
Student Work & Program Highlights
VIDEO: Senior Film Showcase 2022-24
VIDEO: Film Division Promo
Alumni Outcomes
Five Towns College Film & Television students gain real-world experience that leads directly into careers across the entertainment industry.
Students have completed internships with companies including Panavision, MTV, VH1, HBO, SONY, CNN, Fox News, Tribeca Film Center, and more.
Graduates have gone on to work on major productions and join professional organizations such as IATSE Local 600, contributing to television, film, and media production across New York and beyond.
Explore the Full Curriculum
For detailed course requirements, policies, and program structure, view the Five Towns College Catalog.
Your Path Starts Here
At Five Towns College, Film & Television training goes beyond the classroom. Students become part of a creative production community where storytelling, collaboration, and hands-on experience come together to prepare the next generation of filmmakers.
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