Lamar University's film studies program is the only university-level motion picture program in Southeast Texas that allows students to shoot motion picture film.

Students follow a student-centered, developmentally-oriented learning path as they move from introductory courses in film and digital video production, cinematography, and editing, to courses in intermediate and advanced film and digital video production, digital special effects, advanced editing, producing, cinematography for motion picture imaging, advanced audio recording techniques, and screenwriting.