Apply now: Arctic Indigenous Cinema degree program at ULapland
The University of Lapland's unique Master’s Programme combining Indigenous storytelling, filmmaking, and Arctic perspectives through creative and academic exploration.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Degree: Master of Arts (Art and Design)
• Duration: 2 years
• Application period: January 7-21, 2026
• Studies begin: Autumn 2026
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
• Film dramaturgy, narrative forms, and media art
• Screenwriting for film and interactive media
• Directing and production practices (fiction, documentary, media art)
• Artistic skills in filmmaking & audiovisual media
• Academic research in Indigenous storytelling
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in media, visual arts, drama, theatre, journalism, or a related field
• Good command of English for academic purposes
• Relevant degrees from other fields may also be considered
• No prior film making experience is required
• Portfolio included in the application should demonstrate competence in your writing/storytelling, artistic, or media skills.
BLENDED LEARNING
• Teaching is delivered partly through hybrid learning, with scheduled intensive on-site sessions in Rovaniemi, Finland.
LINK TO PROGRAM WEBSITE: https://ulapland.fi/en/studies/arctic-indigenous-cinema-taiteen-maisteri/
LINK TO APPLY: https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/toteutus/1.2.246.562.17.00000000000000030457
VIDEO INTRODUCTION: https://youtu.be/hw1KUY77SMs?si=IgK0ix11q8RVMLKA
SUPPORTED BY
Interreg Aurora and Co-funded by European Union
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