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Howard University · Media, Journalism, and Film
A 60-credit MFA in Film covering film history and analysis, scriptwriting, cinematography, directing, editing, sound and an African and African American cinema sequence, ending with a 6-credit thesis. First-year students make original short films each spring. Applicants submit a visual portfolio and a one-to-three-page screenplay on a set theme.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: ous.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: ous.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: ous.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Dedicated MFA in film with instruction in screenwriting, production, editing, sound, cinematography, producing and directing.
Source: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
ThesisRTFG-802 Thesis (6 credits).
Source: ous.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production and equipment costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Visual portfolio | Required | Visual portfolio demonstrating experience with film/image making; links to films accepted; AI-generated projects not accepted.Source: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenplay sample | Required | A one-to-three-page original screenplay on the theme of "peace"; scripts over 3 pages not considered; AI-generated scripts not accepted.Length: 1–3 pagesSource: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Other material | Required | Statement of purpose capped at 500 words.Length: up to 500 wordsSource: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
Extended deadline March 1 (year not printed) · for Fall
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Source: communications.howard.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Disney Storytellers Project Fund production grant
Stipends of $25,000 and more for storytelling-focused projects
Eligibility: Selected student cohorts from the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and the Cathy Hughes School of Communications
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