Asociación Mexicana de Cineastas Independientes

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The AMCI (Asociación Mexicana de Cineastas Independientes, Spanish for Mexiana Association of Independent Filmmakers) is an association promiting supporting a film school in Mexico.[1] AMCI produces almost 150 short films a year, many showing at international festivals.[2]

History

It was founded on 1993 by a group of teachers and students breaking up from the NYFA, CCC and CUEC. It has grown since to become a recognized university with strong presence in the industry.[3] Its campus was originally built on the Magdalena Contreras borough. However, it was then moved to a new location near downtown Mexico.[4]

AMCI aims not only to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical cinema education, but also to exist as a business-related social networking environment and community for its students, faculty members and staff.[5]

Academic Offer

Degree Programs

The AMCI currently offers different bachelor programs in Film Business, Acting and Filmmaking. The University has a reputation for trying to accredite their programs by external organisms. Some studies can be done either in the open system.[6]

Intensive one-year programs
Intensive filmmaking programs
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Fine Arts degree program

Workshops

The Film Workshops were established in response to the film, television and interactive media industries' desire to develop lasting partnerships with further and higher education institutions. The Academies seek to provide an answer to industries need for fresh talent and innovation.

Hands-on intensive workshops

References

  1. "Pedro Araneda". Inkuadro. Sep 24, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  2. Hecho en México (Dec 8, 2009). "XVI Aniversario de AMCI". The city loves you. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  3. "La Asociación Mexicana de Cineastas Independientes cumple 17 años". Cine Toma Revista Mexicana de Cine. Dec 6, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  4. SUN-AEE (Apr 10, 2004). "¿Quieres ser director de cine?". El siglo de Torreón. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  5. "Universidad del Cine". AboutFilmSchools.com. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  6. Erasmo Martínez (Dec 8, 2006). "XIII Aniversario de La Universidad del Cine y La Asociación Mexicana de Cineastas Independientes". Informanet. Retrieved August 23, 2011.


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