Our Future Talent Programme is now coming to its 5th edition. Since its inception, we have always, somehow, a natural bond with the Mphil in Film and Screen Studies programme at the University of Cambridge.
We are proud to celebrate our continued success in nurturing talents who come from the University of Cambridge. For three consecutive years, two graduates and a prospect student have been accepted into this unique mentorship programme.
Meet our Cambridge Talents
Chris Lau — Film producer & curator, our honoury member, who graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2024 and also served as the Co-Lead Curator for our annual film festival, Odyssey.
Myself, Sicun Wu — Marketing and communications specialist, became a member via the 2024-2025 cohort, who is set to graduate this summer.
Ketong Ou — UN Relations Officer, joined us in 2024 via the 2023-2024 cohort, who will start her studies in Cambridge this autumn.
Why Cambridge?
The MPhil in Film and Screen Studies at Cambridge offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage deeply with the theoretical frameworks that shape the study of cinema and screen media. The programme is celebrated for combining academic rigour with intellectual expansiveness, encouraging students to pursue original research while engaging with some of the most critical debates in the field.
Programme Highlights
Core Courses (Michaelmas Term)
Theorising Moving Images – A deep exploration into film theory, covering concepts such as ontology, cinematic time, embodiment, media aesthetics, fabulation, and more.
Topics in Film and Screen Studies – A dynamic survey of diverse themes including Hollywood melodrama, avant-garde art cinema, gender, posthumanism, and postcolonial perspectives.
Interdisciplinary Modules (Lent Term)
Students choose two optional modules that connect film studies with broader disciplines—ranging from medieval literature and media historiographies to urban modernity and digital cultures.
Research & Dissertation (Easter Term)
Under the guidance of Cambridge’s leading scholars, students develop a 15,000-word dissertation, with opportunities to present their research in a professional, scholarly context.
Throughout the year, students participate in a vibrant research culture, attending seminars led by visiting international scholars and engaging with a global network of academics.
A Gateway to Global Excellence
Our continuing success with Cambridge is a testament to the NGO’s role as a bridge between the UK and Chinese film industry. As a London and Leicester-based non-profit organisation, UCFC is dedicated to bridging the UK and Chinese film industries through research-led initiatives, creative collaboration, and knowledge exchange. With a mission to promote mutual understanding, co-production, film circulation and talent development, UCFC serves as a vital platform that connects filmmakers, scholars, and cultural institutions across borders.
By nurturing talents who thrive at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, UCFC not only empowers individuals but also strengthens cultural exchange, leadership development, and innovation in the international film and media landscape.
The new call for this year’s Future Talenet Programme will be open soon, we shall look forward to welcoming more Cambridge members to join the family.
Trivial
The Six is a documentary directed by Arthur Jones, a British filmmaker who has been living in China for more than 20 years. The film captures the untold storie of 6 Chinese survivors from the Titanic, which initially inspired James Cameron. We were the UK theatrical distributor for this film and have been collaborating with Arthur for several years. Have a wild guess, what is the director’s alma mater?
