Loyola Marymount University · Film and Television Production
BFA in Film and Television Production
Overview
An in-person undergraduate production major covering concept development, producing, shooting and editing. The bulletin describes the BFA as professionally oriented, with emphasis on directing, cinematography, editing or screenwriting.
- Official program name
- BFA in Film and Television Production
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television ProductionBachelor's · Bachelor of Fine ArtsSource: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Loyola Marymount University — Film and Television Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- 62-63 semester hours of major requirementsSource: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Entry routes
- First-year entry — Production (Film and Television) is listed among programs whose additional requirements may include an audition or portfolio.Source: admission.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: sftv.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: sftv.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Bachelor's major in film and television production; the 2026-2027 bulletin lists it as a B.F.A.
Source: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Thesis, film or capstone
Culminating requirement: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Published areas of study
- The BFA emphasizes practical skill and training in areas such as directing, cinematography, editing or screenwriting.Source: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
- Equipment loans
- The Camera Department holds digital and film motion picture cameras and lenses for student projects.Source: sftv.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Production and equipment costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Other requirements
- Recommendation letters
- Required1 letters — At least one letter of recommendation from a school official.Source: admission.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$75 — One-time $75 application feeSource: admission.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Other requirement
- Not verifiedProduction (Film and Television) applicants submit additional materials (audition or portfolio) after the application through the Application Status Portal; specific items were not found.Source: admission.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- SAT / ACT
- OptionalTest scores optional; submitted scores are considered.Source: admission.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist
Deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline · first-year
Early Decision I and Early Action: November 1; Early Decision II: January 8; Regular Decision: January 15 (year not printed)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: admission.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time (12 or more semester hours)From the school's rate table for this level | $68,042 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Sources and verification
- admission.lmu.edu/apply/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- bulletin.lmu.edu/schools-colleges/film-television/film-television-production/film-television-product — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- bulletin.lmu.edu/tuition-fees/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- sftv.lmu.edu/aboutus/campus/facilities/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- sftv.lmu.edu/academics/undergraduateprograms/filmandtelevisionproduction/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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