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MFA in Producing for Film and Television

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Producing for Film and TelevisionPartial funding

Overview

A 43-unit low-residency MFA in producing that can be completed in four terms, with film foundations, producing courses, electives and a 12-unit thesis.

Official program name
MFA in Producing for Film and Television
Awarded degree
Master of Fine Arts in Producing for Film and TelevisionMaster's · Master of Fine Arts
Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026
School
Mount Saint Mary's University — Film and Television Producing
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Delivery
HybridA regular mix of online and in-person study.
Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Required attendance
Low-residencyShort mandatory residencies combined with remote study. Not fully online.
Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026
Study intensity
Not published
Duration
4 terms (just under two years)
Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026
Required credits
43 units
Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Film and television
The program covers both film and television.
Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Fields of study

FieldClassificationEvidence
ProducingDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Dedicated MFA in producing for film and television, listed among graduate degrees in the 2026-2027 catalog. Its requirements page is in the 2024-2026 catalog; confirm current enrollment with the school.

Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026

We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules

Online study and attendance

Coursework delivery, campus visits, production work and equipment are recorded separately. Online filmmaking usually means producing work where you live.

Online study structure: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Thesis, film or capstone

Thesis12 units of thesis work with a mid-point review and thesis proposal, ending in a final review and oral defense (2024-2026 catalog).

Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026

Published areas of study

  • Producing core includes Producing 1: Production Management and Producing 2: The Indie Feature (2024-2026 catalog).
    Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026

Other

  • Dual MFA in Producing and MBA in Entertainment Management requires 75 units in total.
    Source: msmu.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

Production and equipment costs are separate from tuition. Tuition does not include cameras, crew, actors, locations, software or thesis-film budgets unless the school says so.

Equipment and facility access

Equipment access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Published production and equipment costs

Production and equipment costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs

Admissions

Each submission item is shown exactly as the school states it. Anything not listed is not verified — never “not required”.

Portfolio and submission materials

MaterialStatusInstructions as published
Creative portfolioRequiredMFA applicants must submit a Portfolio of Creative Work: a media asset (short film up to five minutes) or an artistic piece, or both.Length: up to 5 minutesSource: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Other requirements

Minimum GPA
RequiredMinimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (MFA admission requirements)
Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

GRE General Test
Not required
Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist

Deadlines

Dates are shown with the year and intake the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its applicant category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-year and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other. Production costs are listed separately above.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Master of Fine Arts in Film rate$1,247per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$53,621 = 43 units × $1,247 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

Some scholarships, assistantships or awards exist for some students; full funding is not stated. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

Partial fundingPolicy year: 2026-2027

Separate application
All applicants are automatically considered for a graduate scholarship.
Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 12, 2026.

Similar programs

Same degree level and field. Listed for discovery, not ranked.

Loyola Marymount University

MFA in Film and Television Production

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Format: On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
Fields: Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (Directing Fiction; Directing Non-Fiction concentration) · Cinematography (Cinematography concentration) +2
Duration: Three years
Funding: Funding not verified
Tuition: $1,814 per credit · All students — Graduate tuition per semester hour, School of Film and Television · 2026-2027
Deadline: November 15, 2026 · Fall 2026 (as printed)

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