Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media is a collaborative project between Sámi University of Applied Studies - Sámi Allaskuvla, University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, and Umeå University.

This project will offer tailored educational programs in digital storytelling, with a special focus on cinema for Indigenous communities.

At University of Lapland in Rovaniemi Master's Program in Arctic Indigenous Cinema (AIC) will start January 2026. 

At Sámi University of Applied Studies - Sámi Allaskuvla we are excited to be a part of this project contributing to the emergence of future Sámi film voices.

Check out University of Lapland’s website to find out more the master’s program. 

Program overview

Degree: Master of Arts (Art and Design)
Credits: 120 ECTS
Duration of studies: 2 years
Application period: September 1, 2025 – September 11, 2025 (by 3pm Finnish time)
Student selection results: October 20, 2025 at the latest
Study right begins: January 2026