Pittsburgh-London Film Program

The Pittsburgh-London Film Program aims to provide students with a uniquely rich academic and cultural experience, combining the highest level of academic expertise with the world class production skills of the Derek Jarman Lab. All the courses on the program take London as their focus and all seek to mix production with history and analysis. To attest to the outstanding quality of this program, several of the Pittsburgh London Film Program student’s essay films have been selected in the past to screen at the BFI Future Film Festival, Bloomsbury Festival, and more! The program is composed of five courses. At all stages the program combines theoretical academic analysis and detailed history of film with an emphasis on film-making practice. Each course provides students with an inventive and rich configuration of seminars, weekly screenings, and practical film production. See a video about the program, created by one of the program's alumni here. And hear about the students' experience on the program here.

Student Testimonials

"The Pittsburgh London Film Program mixes the critical principles of film with hands-on technical training, allowing the students to fully immerse themselves in the film industry. Not only was I able to create connections with my peers and professors, but gain friendships I am forever grateful for. The experience let me and my classmates explore the city of London on our own terms, and create the content we wanted to. The PLFP allowed me to grow as a person and filmmaker, while simultaneously giving me the opportunity to have the time of my life." -Ann Shetler, Spring 2017

"I am not a fan of cliché terms like 'life changing' and will actively avoid them as much as possible. With that said, I can honestly call my study abroad trip life changing. I have never been more motivated to work in my college career especially in the most intellectually stimulating classes I have taken. The professors and other classmates drove me to better my work all semester long. Despite having a larger work load than any previous semester, my semester abroad also was my most successful academic semester. Along with fantastic professors and classes is the setting of London itself. There was nothing like being a part of such an energetic city that breathes life. I could go on and on but I do not want to begin rambling. I could not recommend the program more. It not only taught me much about filmmaking, both theoretically and practically, but it also solidified my goals to be a filmmaker and the drive I need to achieve my goals." -Jamie Trees, Spring 2017

Pitt in Los Angeles Film Program

Pitt in LA: The American Film Industry provides a unique bridge between your education and the film and TV business; it aims to give a unique exposure to various aspects of the entertainment industry, building on Pitt Film and Media program’s desire to offer “a liberal arts education with professional outcomes.” 

Other Study Film Abroad Opportunities

For a complete list of Study Abroad programs with film classes, visit the Pitt Study Abroad Program Search Page and select "Film Studies" as your area of study.