Dr. Michael Rollo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Rollo is the Head of the Film Department and an Associate Professor in Film Production at the University of Regina. His artistic practice focuses on alternative approaches to non-fiction cinema, emphasizing themes such as vanishing communication cultures, rural industries, transitional spaces, and references of memory, history, and autobiography. He is a founding member of Double Negative, an experimental film collective based in Montreal, and is affiliated with Independent Visions in Regina, Saskatchewan. Rollo's films have been featured in various prestigious festivals and galleries, including the Ann Arbor Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and the International Festival Documentary Short Film in Bilbao, among others. His work reflects a deep engagement with documentary materiality and the curation of film experiences, exploring the intersections of art, culture, and community.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.