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Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Facilities

We offer a variety of specialist facilities all to support the teaching and research experience to the highest standard and launch your creative career.

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Where critical thinking and creative development merge together

For the writers, the reporters, the performers and the ones delving into their passions, this is where you start.

Make anything possible with our resource and equipment

Designed to support your creativity and collaboration, you will have access to professional-level facilities for exploring works in film, literature and in theatre to ensure you gain hands-on experience - ready for the industry of your choosing.

 

For media and editing

Our flming studios and media equipment

Home of the creative talent

The Lakeside Theatre

Special Collection

The John Alec Baker Archive

View our research centres

Centre for Creative Writing Centre for Film and Screen Media Centre for Theatre Research Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Literary Studies
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Uplift Film Festival

UpLift is an international film festival, organised by students at the Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies (LiFTS). The festival screens film work and hosts additional activities that focus on particular themes or filmmaking modes. This year we will be screening 24 short comedy films on 21 March 2025.

Learn more about this event
Other University Facilities
Our Colchester campus facilities
The Lakeside Theatre Cafe
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Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies LiFTs Taught Team
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Telephone: +44 (0)1206 872626
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