What Can I Do With a Major In Film?

UGA Specific Information for Film

The film program includes the in-depth study of film as an art form along with optional areas of emphasis in film production and film studies. It allows the flexibility of adding a wide variety of second majors (usually achievable in the usual four years of college study, particularly the general film major or film studies emphasis), minors, and certificates that compliment film study and film production. 

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Class of 2025 Career Outcomes for Film*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

 

Student Organizations:

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Get involved and build your resume early.  Consider internships and volunteer opportunities to demonstrate work ethic and experience through-out your resume. Join student organizations that fit your interests and career goals.  Also, consider informational interviews of professionals within your field.  Visit the career center website or career guide for more information about informational interviewing including questions to ask and a cold calling script. 

Additional Career Research Resources

 

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.   

Big Interview  – Use Big Interview to get hands-on practice with mock interviews tailored to your specific industry, job and experience level. 

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.   

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.   

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.  

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee-generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.   

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

Employment Websites

Possible Job Titles: The Art Career Project

Film, Television, and Commercial Production Database

General:

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Film Job Opportunities:

Festivals:

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2025 Film Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Lord and Stephens Funeral Homes Video Producer
Rebolt Executive Assistant
TEGNA Producer-In-Residence
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2025 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2025 Film Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
University of Georgia Communication Studies, Masters
* denotes no responses received.

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