The results of the Annual Student Film Club Screenwriting Competition have been announced, and the winners are impressive! In third place is Liam Hasty’s “A Day in the Life,” a fine story about taking stock in how our everyday decisions have profound effects on others that we seldom register. In second place is Braedon Cason’s “Bad Delivery,” a Tarantino-esque, mind-twisting murder plot. And in first place is Caroline Drinnon’s “Revival,” about two formerly enslaved young sisters who witness a horrible crime in 1830s South Carolina, as we hear the words of a husband’s biblical devotion to his beloved wife. Congratulations not just to all the winners, but to all who submitted their screenplays!

Ciao a tutti!

We hope everyone enjoyed the Nuovo Cinema Italian Film Festival (NCIFF) this past weekend! As always, the festival featured a great selection of incredible Italian films. This year’s special guest was Manfredi Marini of Diciannove (2025), who CofC’s CisternYard Video had the honor of interviewing. On November 9th Le Déluge, directed by Gianluca Jodice, was announced for this year’s Grand Jury Prize!

Here are some photos from some of the events.

 

 

 

The annual Italian Film Festival kicks off Thursday November 6th and runs through Sunday evening. Don’t miss this world-class film fest right here in downtown Charleston. Check out the line-up for the schedule and details. This is FREE for all CofC students, faculty, and staff. Bring your school ID– and bring your friends. See you there! https://nuovocinemaitaliano.com/

Here’s a tentative list of courses offered this Spring 2026 that will count toward Film Studies credit. Please check back frequently for updates/changes. Click course title for course desciption (if applicable).

ENGL 212.01: The Cinema: History & Criticism* Dr. Glenn MW 2:00 – 3:15 MYBK 100	ENGL 212.02: The Cinema: History & Criticism* Dr. Glenn MW 3:20 – 4:40 MYBK 100
ENGL 212.04: The Cinema: History & Criticism* Dr. Bruns TR 12:15 – 1:30 RSS 251	ENGL 390.01: Special Topics in Film – American Cinema of the 1970s*** Dr. Bruns TR 1:40 – 2:55 RSS 251
ENGL 390.02: Special Topics in Film – Film & Documentary Production*** Fennell T 4:00 – 6:45 MYBK 100	ARST 240: Arab Cinema** Dr. Davidson MWF 11:00 – 11:50 RSS 249
CHST 270: Stories of Chinese Youth: Tradition and Culture in Chinese Cinema** Dr. Jin MW 11:00 – 11:50 BELL 415	LTRS 270: Studies in Russian Film** Dr. Erman Online
RUSS 390: Russian Film in the Original** (taught in Russian) Miltcheva MW 2:00 – 3:15 MYBK 222	THTR 288: Visual Language in Film*** Parry MW 5:00 – 6:15 Online
THTR 350: Intro to Film Arts*** Parry MW 5:00 – 6:15 Online	THTR 350: Screenwriting II*** Smallwood MW 12:00 – 12:50 Calhoun Annex 106
THTR 455: Playwriting II*** Smallwood MW 12:00 – 12:50 Calhoun Annex 106

*meets the requirement for Cluster 1: Core Curriculum
** meets the requirement for Cluster 2: World Cinema/World Cultures
*** meets the requirement for Cluster 3: Specialized Topics in Film & Other Media

Hello student filmmakers!

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the Film Club’s screenwriting competition is approximately 4 weeks away! If you are interested in sharing your amazing writing and having your screenplay produced by the Film Club in the Spring, please feel free to submit! This opportunity is open to all students regardless of experience. To view the guidelines and/or submit your screenplay, check out the link in the Film Club’s Instagram bio @cofc.filmclub.

 

On Tuesday, September 23, several CofC Film Studies students and film club members headed to Trident Tech, where they learned the fundamental skills of filmmaking at the annual workshop hosted by Randy Grimes and Tim Fennell.

Attention all cinéphiles! Come on by the Film Studies table this Wednesday, September 17, between 10:00am and 1:00pm at the Majors/Minors Fair on the Cistern Yard (weather permitting) to learn more about the Film Studies minor and film-related events on campus. While there, say hello to your Film Studies professors and meet officers of the Student Film Club!

 

Hello Cougars! The College of Charleston’s Film Club and Cistern Yard Video are collaborating to host a camera and film production workshop this Monday, September 15th. If you are interested and would like to become equipment certified please join us in Addlestone Library Room 127 from 5-7 pm. No prior experience required!

For more opportunities related to film and production please feel free to check out both clubs on Instagram @cofc.filmclub and @cisternyardvideo!

It’s time to go back to school, but no one said it couldn’t be fun. Join CofC Film Studies at the Terrace Theater Wednesday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. for another tribute to Roger Corman as we watch the cult classic Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (Allan Arkush, 1979) featuring The Ramones! Dr. Glenn will be on hand to offer a brief intro on Corman’s legacy and on the film. $9 with student ID: purchasing on website in advance is recommended. Be there or be marked absent! https://www.terracetheater.com/movie/26326