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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A screening of all the movies submitted to the challenge and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4pm in Hannah 195. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
All FLM majors, minors, alums, and even community members are invited to participate in our annual Golden Grizzly 24-Hour Challenge next weekend! You have 24 hours to make a movie from scratch. Think you can do it? For more info and to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Starting this weekend, community members, high schoolers, and OU students are invited to participate in a FREE workshop series to learn about making video games. Register here: tinyurl.com/playcreatecritique
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Oakland University launches new video game minor - Cas - Oakland University
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Next week from 11-1, come to the OC to record your thoughts about video games and AI in the first installment of Play/Create/Critique, a semester-long series celebrating video games at OU! @bridgetkies.bsky.social @samsrauy.bsky.social @oaklandu.bsky.social calendar.oakland.edu/event/23439-...
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Video Game Confessional Booth
Everyone is invited to express their attitudes about video games in a “confessional booth” in the OC. Come talk about your fears and hopes abou...
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Bridget Kies @bridgetkies.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Tomorrow at @aadl.org, join me for a discussion of @chucktingle.bsky.social’s Bury Your Gays, in person or livestream. Let’s trot, A2! aadl.org/node/668531
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The Big Gay Read | The Algorithm’s Gonna Get You: What Datafication Means to Queer Stories and AI in Hollywood | Ann Arbor District Library
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Women and Film History International @wfhinetwork.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
WFHI is pleased to announce the inaugural Women and Film History International Student Project Award. Sponsored by @sffilmpreserve.bsky.social. Visit our website for more info: www.wfhi.org/student-proj... Apply by September 15, 2026
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We are accepting submissions for films to be screened at the OUFILM Showcase 2026. Please submit your work produced during the 2025–2026 academic year. filmfreeway.com/OUFILM26 We look forward to seeing you on April 26 at 3:00 PM in Dodge Hall 201.
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Current OU students: Submit your short videos to the Through OU Student Eyes film festival by February 24!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Congrats to FLM professor Annie Sullivan on the publication of her edited collection, Local TV!
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Bridget Kies @bridgetkies.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Every piece about Heated Rivalry asks the same question -- Why do women like m/m romance? -- which has been researched for 30 years. I was delighted to Shado magazine, which took a different approach, thinking about the parallel rise of women's professional sports. shado-mag.com/articles/see...
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Heated Rivalry owes its success to unexpected allies
Ning Chang explores how Heated Rivalry owes its success to unexpected allies and years of challenging heteronormative standards on TV
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Current students: Want some help with tuition? The department's Holzbock scholarship is open to FLM majors! Deadline March 1. Read more here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Flyer for Holzbock Scholarship 2026.docx
Oakland University English, Creative Writing, and Film Department The Werner Holzbock Humanities Scholarship The award will be applied to student tuition. Who is eligible for this scholarship? Stude...
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Congratulations to fall FLM graduate Huda Rao! Huda reports that one of her favorite courses was Directing Comedy, and one of her favorite memories of her time in the FLM program was working with her classmates to create a final project, "Single Woman." We're so proud of you!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Students, please check your campus email and Moodle for instructions from your professors about how classes will be handled. The campus heating system repairs found new problems, and all the buildings FLM uses will be closed this coming week.
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Congrats to OU FLM professor @bridgetkies.bsky.social on the publication of her new book about AI and the film industry!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Last week, Prof. Annie Sullivan gave a lecture on media from 1960s Detroit at Washington University in St. Louis. You can take one of Prof. Sullivan's many courses in Black media in the OU Film program. #thisisou @oaklandu.bsky.social
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Attention FLM majors! We're having a pizza party! Thursday, October 23, 12:00 – 1:00pm, in the department offices (O'Dowd 544). Hope you can join us!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Join us tomorrow (Tues 10/14) at 12pm in the OC Habitat for a free film screening and discussion of LAS SUFRAGISTAS, a documentary about women's fight for voting rights in Mexico. calendar.oakland.edu/event/18299-...
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Screening of the Documentary Las Sufragistas (2012)
Explore the real-world impact of political exclusion and resistance.
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Today at 4pm in Dodge 201, catch screenings of all the short films made by teams in our annual 24 Hour Challenge!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Students in @bridgetkies.bsky.social’s Methods of Screen Criticism did yoga with goats together today. Prof Kies says it was a way to build community and practice de-stressing before midterms. #thisisOU @oaklandu.bsky.social
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Is synthetic actor (AI-generated character) #tillynorwood the future of filmmaking and acting, or the end of human creativity? These are the questions we explore in our courses. deadline.com/2025/09/crea...
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Creator Of Controversial AI Actress Tilly Norwood Puts Out Statement Following Backlash: “She Is Not A Replacement For A Human Being”
Creator Of Controversial AI Actress Tilly Norwood Puts Out Statement Following Backlash: “She Is Not A Replacement For A Human Being”
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
This weekend OU FLM Prof. Daewon Kim will lead a workshop teaching dancers how to make videos of their work at Detroit Dance City Festival. You can learn more about it here: www.dancecityfestival.com/dance-city-f...
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Page - Dance City Festival
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Join FLM Prof. Annie Sullivan tomorrow night at 7pm at the Emagine in Rochester for a FREE special screening and talk about the new film, THE LONG WALK, based on the Stephen King novel (rated R). Get your pass here: lionsgatescreenings.com/movie_landin...
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THE LONG WALK
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Save the date! This year's 24-Hour Film Challenge will run from Oct. 11 - Oct. 12. A screening of all the films will be Sun, Oct. 12 at 4pm in Dodge 201. Everyone is invited to attend this free and fun event! More details about participating in the challenge will come later this fall!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Students and alums, a reminder that tomorrow is your last day to apply for the 2025 study abroad to the Toronto International Film Festival. For more details or to apply, go here: www.oakland.edu/ie/ou-progra...
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Toronto International Film Festival - International Education - Oakland University
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
OU film majors: please complete a short survey about your experiences in our program! Check your OU email for details!
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Current students: While you're finishing up your final projects and waiting for grades, make sure your registration for next semester is complete. If you have questions about which film courses are best for you, please contact our film advisor, Prof. Edwards. www.oakland.edu/.../regi.../...
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
We're hiring for a tenure-track professor in film production. Application deadline is January 5. Full details: jobs.oakland.edu/postings/33069
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Assistant Professor of Film - Film Making
The Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film at Oakland University invites applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Filmmaking, with appointment beginning August 1...
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Oakland University Film Studies and Production @oufilmstudies.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Free Screening of the Film Landfall about Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM in Oakland Center, Gold Room C. Panel discussion to follow and complimentary refreshments!
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