Media Institute

We seek to embolden and support on-campus journalism, storytelling, and production, as well as the critical inquiry and social scientific study of film and television, broadcast communications and digital media within the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, academic departments and student media organizations.

We fulfill the University's mission by fostering connections beyond Fairfield's campuses, encouraging thoughtful dialogues with media industries, and emphasizing student engagement.

Cinefest Student Film Festival

Each year, Cinefest celebrates the hard work and creative talents of Fairfield’s up-and-coming filmmakers by screening an impressive line-up of original short films and videos produced by undergraduate students in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts’ film, television, and media arts program.

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The Fairfield Mirror

A weekly newspaper reflecting Fairfield culture since 1977, The Mirror aims to project an independent and accurate student perspective with professional journalistic integrity. The Mirror strives to be the primary and most extensive provider of newsworthy content for the Fairfield student body and surrounding community.

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WVOF 88.5 FM Radio

The voice of Fairfield University since 1970: live on 88.5 FM and on the internet anytime, anywhere. Home to news, music and Fairfield Athletics 24/7.

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Screening and Q&A with Director of Diamantino, December 2024 Fairfield Theater Company

Journalism Panel, December 2024 Fairfield University campus

Screening of Renaissance and Q&A Industry Panel, November 2023 Manhattan, NYC

Film and Television Alumni Panel, April 2024 Fairfield University campus

Media Institute Grants

Each Fall and Spring semester, the Institute will fund multiple faculty and student-led initiatives with grants. Successful proposals may aim to create media on a specific platform (e.g. web, social media, film/ TV, podcast, etc.), critically engage with the media industries, or provide experiential learning opportunities.

Research and Project Grant Application (Sharepoint - Single-Sign On Required)

Patrick Brooks

Associate Professor, Film, Television and Media Arts

pbrooks@fairfield.edu

Joann Cowley

College of Arts & Sciences Media Programs Resource Manager

joann.cowley@fairfield.edu

David Grazynski

Systems & Technology Coordinator

dgrazynski@fairfield.edu

Michael Petshaft

Director, Operations of the Media Arts Complex

mpetshaft@fairfield.edu

Karla Barguiarena
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Communication

Annemarie Iddins
Associate Professor, Communication

Adam Rugg
Director, Sports Media
Associate Professor, Communication

David Albright
Instructor of the Practice, Communication

Tommy Xie
Director, Digital Journalism
Associate Professor, English

Jiwei Xiao
Professor, Film, Television and Media Arts

Michelle Farrell
Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures

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