Experiences
Students in the Tufts Film and Media Studies program benefit from a rich combination of creative practice and interdisciplinary exploration that strengthens their liberal arts education. Each student’s journey is shaped by unique experiences—ranging from coursework and extracurricular involvement to hands-on projects and collaborative opportunities.
Many of the experiences below were published in The Tufts Daily, which in addition to writing about Film and Media Studies, provides an opportunity for FMS students to participate in student-run journalism. Thank you to the Daily staff for contributing. To learn more about The Tufts Daily, please visit their website - and book mark it for future stories!
Film and Media Studies Thesis 2025
FMS Senior Honors Thesis highlights, a collaboration with FMS94 Studies in Film Festivals, The Tufts Daily, and TUTV
The Tufts Daily and TUTV
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Odessa Gaines shares her 127-article-long journey with the Daily
The graduating senior and executive arts editor reflects on community, meaning and the power of the pen.
The Tufts Daily
Ishaan Rajiv Rajabali
Center Stage: The Institute
The Institute has been bringing sketch comedy to campus since 2008.
The Tufts Daily
Nate Hall
Senior Profile: Jason Wallace imagines new worlds in thesis film ‘Citizens of Kattaquam’
Wallace, a film and media studies major, says his ambitious senior thesis film was a team effort.
The Tufts Daily
Matthew Winkler
The Last Days of Basic Cable: A night celebrating the art of filmmaking
This virtual event featuring a table read by Tufts students of the upcoming film production The Last Days of Basic Cable.
Tufts FMS Narratives Blog
Gina O'Connor
Matthew Winkler on Mahler, music writing, the heart of sound
Winkler reflects on his time at the Daily, the transformative power of Mahler and why musical scholarship should speak to everyone.
The Tufts Daily
Alexander Minagar
Beyond the scenes: An exploration of the Film and Media Studies community
Tufts students discuss the importance of community and inclusivity within filmmaking.
The Tufts Daily
Ava Dettling and Odessa Gaines
Coffee With Creatives: Tim Leong conquers the silver screen
Tim Leong discusses his pursuit of authentic storytelling in his post-grad career.
The Tufts Daily
Ava Dettling
Tasha Oren on the past, present and future of film and media studies at Tufts
The program, which only had five students when it was founded less than 10 years ago, now boasts over 170.
The Tufts Daily
Annika Pillai
Student Highlights
Student experiences, 2021
Tufts FMS Narratives Blog
Gina O'Connor
Campus columns to fashion commentary: Ryan Fairfield reflects on journey at the Daily
From high school to Tufts and beyond, Fairfield has always prioritized creativity.
The Tufts Daily
Sophie Herron
Welcome new filmmakers: Take a peek into the Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts
Explore the film and media scene at Tufts this fall.
The Tufts Daily
Odessa Gaines
FMS Semester Highlights: Fall 2023
Semester highlights, fall 2023
Tufts FMS Narrative Blog
Gina O'Connor
Massachusetts Production Coalition Higher Education Consortium Student Media Summit
Over 100 students from 12 Massachusetts colleges and universities gathered for MPC’s Student Media Summit hosted by Middlesex Community College in Lowell.
Tufts FMS Narratives Blog
Gina O'Connor
Student Highlights
Student experiences, 2019-2020
Tufts FMS Narratives Blog
Gina O'Connor