Film & Documentary Production
Why Pursue Film & Documentary Production
We’ve all watched movies, television, even social media videos, and laughed, been inspired, or even horrified. Piedmont University’s film and documentary production degree can give you the opportunity to create those same emotions in others. The study of film and documentary production at the undergraduate level provides a foundation in film history, current industry trends, and media production. As the home base for productions from Netflix, Amazon, Marvel, Disney and Turner, the state of Georgia is the “Hollywood of the South.” In fact, the film industry ranks second only to agriculture as the top private employer in the state.
By studying film and documentary production, you will gain experience in all aspects of film and media by working on individual projects and faculty-supervised, department-sponsored productions. We will help prepare you for a wide range of careers, including as a writer, producer, director, cinematographer, technician, editor, and other behind-the-scenes work including, such as grip and rigging, lighting, and pre-/post-production.
How a Piedmont Film & Documentary Production Degree Helps You
A film and documentary production degree helps you develop technical and creative skills in directing, cinematography, editing, and screenwriting, enabling you to bring stories to life on screen. It also prepares you for careers in film, television, and digital media by offering hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment, collaborative projects, and production workflows.
- Learn what inspires both film makers and audiences.
- Understand the balance between art, science, and business necessary for film making.
- Gain hands-on experience as a writer, producer, director, cinematographer, editor and beyond.
- Prepare for a career in a highly competitive industry.
- Take advantage of living in a state that includes Atlanta-based film industry titans like Warner Media and Netflix, independent film producers, and corporations and non-profit entities seeking production talent.
Career Opportunities
A film and documentary production degree from Piedmont opens doors and a wide range of professional pursuits. Opportunities to expand your career horizon include:
More About Film & Documentary Production
Learn more about Film & Documentary Production and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
As part of Piedmont’s Mass Communications department, film and documentary production majors are required to complete 120 total credit hours. Through coursework, connections with industry mentors, and a required film production internship, students prepare for a spectrum of career opportunities in film production.
Piedmont film and documentary production students enter the job field with a whole-picture viewpoint – one that helps them to seek out roles which best suit them and be creative enough to perform a wide role of tasks. Why? It’s because of our liberal arts curriculum, one that encourages students to think critically about the concepts and practices of the mass communications field – as well as prepares them to enter professional practice.
Piedmont faculty members in the film and documentary production major are working professionals who emphasize critical thinking and the development of ideas while equipping students with practical production skills. Graduates leave Piedmont prepared for a dynamic work environment in a highly competitive industry.
Film and Documentary Production helps students develop an understanding of the production process while exploring narrative, entertainment, and documentary forms. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, students gain hands-on experience as writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, and editors. Piedmont's Film Production program emphasizes personal expression and collaboration, along with the technical and creative skills needed to succeed in a career in the film industry.
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Meet our Faculty
Our film and documentary production faculty are experienced filmmakers, storytellers, and media professionals who bring industry knowledge and creative insight into the classroom. They mentor students through hands-on instruction in directing, editing, cinematography, and production, helping them develop both artistic vision and technical expertise.
Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward becoming a Film & Documentary Production student at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in the Arts & Sciences department.