Cinematic Arts

At Iowa, you’ll dive into every side of filmmaking—from writing and directing to editing and production—while collaborating with peers who share your passion for stories that move people.

Develop your research or production projects alongside faculty who are acclaimed filmmakers, writers, and theorists—and join a community that challenges you to innovate and lead in the evolving world of media and film.

From experimental cinema to screenwriting, production, and film theory, our faculty will help you sharpen your craft, expand your perspective, and discover new ways to tell your story.