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Escuela de Cine y Artes Visuales, Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM)

School of Film and Visual Media, Francisco Marroquín University (UFM)

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  • Basic Facts
  • Mission & Strategy
  • Degree Areas
  • Key Teaching Staff
  • Successful Graduates

Basic Facts

  • Year of Foundation:

    2016

  • Year of Receiving CILECT Full Membership:

    2023

  • Year of Receiving Last State Accreditation:

    n/a

  • Agency (-ies) Who Awarded the State Accreditation:

    n/a

  • Name of Director (Rector, Dean, Head of School):

    Stephanie Falla

  • Address:

    6ta calle final, zona 10, Guatemala

  • Country:

    Guatemala

  • Website:

    https://cine.ufm.edu

  • Points of Contact

    CILECT Contact Person:
    Director: Stephanie Falla
    Telephone:
    +502 54 82 65 74
    Email:
    efalla@ufm.edu
    CILECT Contact Person:
    Public Relations: Fernando Franco
    Telephone:
    +502 24 13 33 23
    Email:
    rrppcine@ufm.edu

Mission & Strategy

Founded over 50 years ago in the vibrant heart of Guatemala City, Universidad Francisco Marroquín has earned a reputaCon for its unwavering dedicaCon to fostering an entrepreneurial
spirit across a diverse range of academic disciplines. At the core of our institution’s mission is the commitment to imparting the ethical, legal, and economic principles that underpin a society
of individuals who are both free and responsible.
In 2016, a new chapter in our journey began as we introduced the pioneering four-year Bachelor of Arts program in Film, Visual Media, and Entrepreneurship. This groundbreaking initiative was
carefully created to not only provide students with a comprehensive educaCon in the art of filmmaking but also to nurture their entrepreneurial drive and cultivate a global perspective
within the realm of the arts.
Our curriculum places a distinct emphasis on honing the skills essential to the realms of directing, producing, and scriptwriting. However, what sets our program apart is its seamless integraCon of these artistic elements with the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. This fusion creates an environment of co-creaCon, one that serves as a melting pot for aspiring filmmakers and visionary artists, all united by their passion for telling stories and their desire to leave an indelible mark on the world.
Graduates from our inaugural class, just a few years a_er the program’s inception, have already garnered recognition on the global stage. Their exceptional work has been celebrated in esteemed film festivals such as Sundance and the LA Film Awards.

Degree Areas

BA, Film, Visual Media and Entrepreneurship

  • Degree Awarded

    Licenciatura, BA equivalent

  • Training Type

    Full-Time

Tuition Fees

  • Residents

    €9,300 (per annum)

  • Non-Residents

    €9,300 (per annum)

Number of Students

  • Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

    20

  • Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

    36

  • Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

    36

  • International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

    n/a

  • Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

    35

Admission Requirements

  • Portfolio & Interview

    Yes

  • Agreements with Foreign Governments

    Yes

  • High Institution Matriculation

    Yes

  • Recognized Prior Expertise

    Yes

  • Talent Entrance Exams

    No information

Language of Studies

  • Language of Studies

    Spanish and English

Student Practical Work Obligations

  • Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

    10

  • Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

    1-5

  • Documentary Films (under 30 min)

    1-5

  • Classic Animation Films

    1

  • Computer Animation Films

    1

  • Experimental Films

    1

  • TV Commercials

    1

  • Music Videos

    1-3

  • Art Installations/Exibitions

    1

  • Theoretical Research

    3

  • Historical Research

    1

  • Critical Reviews

    3

  • Project Portfolios

    1

Graduation Obligations per Student

  • Practical Work

    Yes

  • Written Thesis

    No information

Budget Parameters

  • Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

    approximately €50,000.00

  • Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

    €10,000.00 (including soft and hard budget)

Key Teaching Staff

Stephanie Falla

Field of Teaching: Entrepreneurship, executive production
Website Reference: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10579240/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=
Major Achievements:

Stephanie Falla is known for Lo Que Ocultan Las Tinieblas (2019) and Lagartija (2019).

Edgar Barrón

Field of Teaching: Production
Website Reference: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2163133/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5
Major Achievements:

Edgar Barrón is known for 4 Moons (2014), Aurora boreal (2007) and Edén (2007).

Fernando Franco

Field of Teaching: Film scoring, entrepreneurship
Website Reference: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7483109/
Major Achievements:

Fernando Franco is known for Down With Music (2018), Martin & Margot or There’s No One Around You (2019) and Hunting Party (2015).

Carlos Luxo

Field of Teaching: Production
Website Reference: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9454033/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Major Achievements:

Otros Cuatro Litros (2016) Ícaro film festival award for best production

Paz Fábrega

Field of Teaching: Directing
Website Reference: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2869400/
Major Achievements:

Director, is studying Communication at UCR, have a master’s degree in filmmaking at the London Film School, England, where she graduated in Direction and Cinematography. Her first film, “Cold seawater” won the Tiger of Festival of Rotterdam in the Netherlands; one of the most important awards it has received a Central American film.

Loreto Caro

Field of Teaching: Scriptwriting
Website Reference: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1929683/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Major Achievements:

Loreto is a writer and director, known for Intu&cion (2013), Jailbreak Pact (2020) and I, Sor Juana (2003).

Successful Graduates

Emily Raquel Gularte Oliva

Field of Studies: Film, Visual Media and Entrepreneurship
Major Achievements:

Short film
• Lagartija (Lizard)
Awards
• 2019 – Winner Sundance Ignite Challenge
• Official Selection
• Mill Valley Film Festival (USA)
• Icaro International Film Festival (Guatemala)
• Chicago Latino Film Festival 2021 (USA)
• Dhaka International Film Festival 2021 (Blangladesh)
• Oftálmica International Independent Film Festival 2021 (México)
• FICUNAM Aciertos Film Schools Competition 2020 (México)
• VGIK International Student Film Festival 2020 (Rusia)
• Shorts México 2020 (México)
• FENACIES Students Film Festival 2020 (Uruguay)
• Mosaic World Film Festival 2020 (USA)
• Mill Valley Film Festival 2019 (USA)
• Ícaro International Film Festival 2019 (Guatemala)
• Bogoshorts Film Festival 2019 (Colombia)

Romeo Javier López Aldana

Field of Studies: Film, Visual Media and Entrepreneurship
Major Achievements:

Short film
• Lo que ocultan las tinieblas (Hidden in Darkness)
2019 – Awards
• New York Film Awards (USA)
• Winner Best Horror

Honorable Mention Best Cinematography.
• London Independent Film Festival (England)
• Winner Best Horror/Thriller Student Short
• Los Angeles Film Awards (USA)
• Winner Best Horror
Winner Best Cinematography
• Finalist Best Picture

2019 – Official Selection
• Marbodio Film Fest (México)
• Short México (México)
• Icaro International Film Festival (Guatemala)
• Atlanda Underground Film Festival (USA)
• Midwest Horror Fest (USA)
• Selva Negra Fantastic Film Festival (Italy)
• Dumbo International Film Festival (USA)
• Prisma Film Fest (Rome)
2019 – Semi-Finalist
• Jelly Film Festival (USA)
2019 – Finalist
• Hollywood Horrorfest (USA)
• Around Films Festival: Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Mathias Tenenbaum Dicker

Field of Studies: Film, Visual Media and Entrepreneurship
Major Achievements:

Short film:
• Mi papá tiene colmillos

2019 – Official Selection
• Icaro International Film Festival (Guatemala)
• Lift off Global Network First Time Filmmaker (USA)

Co-founder of Estudio Apolo

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