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A student film is an amateur film produced by a student as coursework, usually for a film or media class. Student films are typically produced on a low or non-existent budget, with minimal professional equipment or editing.[1] Student films should not be confused with independent films, which share many qualities of student films but instead are typically produced with a more flexible budget and experienced team, though this is not always the case.
Content
[edit]Student films are produced for assignments and typically are required to display one or more cinematic techniques, such as use of a specific camera shot, lighting technique, or editing style. Student films may encompass a wide variety of genres, such as documentaries or silent films.
History
[edit]The history of student filmmaking goes back to the foundation of the world's first film school, the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography in 1919, which produced many influential directors of the time.[2] Since then, many other film schools have been founded across the world, and student filmmaking and film schools have played a significant role in the development of modern filmmaking and film directing.
Impact of student filmmaking
[edit]Student filmmaking is a common gateway for amateur directors, actors, or editors to garner attention from a larger film studio or professional director, often through the medium of film festivals. For instance, the 2002 short film Peluca was a student-led film shown off at the 2003 Slamdance Film Festival, and was later adapted into the feature-length Napoleon Dynamite.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ WFCN. "Student Film | Cinecyclopedia". Cinecyclopedia | WFCN. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Выпускники". vgik.info. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "The trio of BYU students that created Napoleon Dynamite speak out on behalf of the film's history". ABC4 Utah. 2022-02-06. Archived from the original on 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2025-07-28.