Why choose WKU?

Our Program

See what makes Western Kentucky University a great place to study film.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Choose between our immersive, pre-professional BFA in Film Production or our flexible liberal arts BA in Film. Whatever your goals, we have a major to fit your needs. Students enroll in film courses starting freshman year.

Equipment

WKU Film provides students with access to professional-grade filmmaking equipment. From RED Cinema cameras to Sound Devices recorders to LED lighting packages, if you see it on set, you’ll see it here.

Facilities

Facilities

Our editing suites are the perfect place to cut your short films, and our state-of-the-art color and sound finishing suites will make them look and sound their best. Practice your skills in our production lab on our living room set.

Screenings

See your work on the big screen in our lovely auditorium during one of our semester-end showcase screenings, and be sure to check out one of the many screenings hosted by clubs and organizations across campus.

One Program

Two Majors

Whatever your goals, we have a major to suit your needs.

BFA in Film Production

The BFA in Film Production is an immersive, pre-professional major which gives students numerous opportunities to make films in a conservatory environment.

Best for students pursuing a career in the film/television industry

BA in Film

The BA in Film is a flexible liberal arts major giving students a breadth of knowledge through film electives and minor/double major options.

Best for students who want to double major or go to grad school
Success Stories

Our Alumni

Hear what our graduates have to say about their experience at WKU.

Max Moore

Max Moore (’13) Music Video DP/Director

“With unrivaled commitment to their students, this program’s faculty provides a top shelf film production education in a welcoming environment. I am a proud WKU film alumni.”

Max Moore Films

Jayme Powell (’14) Set Production Assistant, Shaft

“Combining film production courses with film theory, the WKU film program provided me with the skills, knowledge, and connections I needed to pursue a career as an Assistant Director in the film industry.”

Cody Duncum (’15) Filmmaker/DP

“Not only did I obtain the immense tools and vast knowledge required to be successful in the industry, but I also feel I gained a family from WKU’s film program.”

Cody Duncum Films

MaryEllen Hendrick (’16) Set Decoration Coordinator, WandaVision

“WKU provides the faculty, equipment, as well as the community to help provide an understanding of how to work in the film industry. I learned a lot from my time there and greatly enjoyed it.”
MaryEllen’s IMDB

WKU FILM PROMO VIDEO

OUR WORK

 

See highlights of student work in the studio and on location.

Production + Studies

Our Faculty

Meet the dedicated folks who work behind-the-scenes.

Film Production
Film Studies
Take the first step

Contact Us

    OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE.

    Prospective students are invited to set up an appointment to visit us in the Jody Richards Hall in lovely Bowling Green, KY. You may sit in on classes and student productions, tour our production and computer labs, check out the latest equipment, and meet with our film faculty.

    Schedule a film tour


    CONTACT US

    School of Media
    216 Jody Richards Hall
    1906 College Heights Blvd #11070
    Western Kentucky University
    Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1070
    270-745-FILM (3456)
    film@wku.edu