New York University · Tisch Special Programs

MA in Media Producing

MAMaster of Arts in Media ProducingFunding not verifiedEditorial selection: Best Online Film Schools

Overview

A 15-month, 32-credit fully online MA on producing for film and television, covering development, production management, entertainment law, fundraising, post-production and distribution, with a thesis presented to faculty and industry panelists.

Official program name: MA in Media Producing
Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Media ProducingMaster's · Master of Arts
Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School: New York University — Tisch Special Programs
Location: New York, NYThe administering school's location. Coursework is online; this is not a residence requirement.
Delivery: Online
Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Required attendance: No required campus attendance (verified)The school states that no in-person attendance is required.
Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Study intensity: Not published
Duration: 15 months
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Required credits: 32 credits
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Start: Fall
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Film and television: The program covers both film and television.
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Fields of study

Field	Classification	Evidence
Producing	Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.	Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Why this degree is listed

MA degree dedicated to producing for film, television and digital media.

Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

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Online study and attendance

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

Coursework delivery: Asynchronous pre-recorded lessons on a weekly schedule via the Smashcut learning platform.
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Live sessions: Weekly 75-minute live sessions in each class.
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Campus residencies: No on-site courses or activities are required.
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Other: Optional curated experience at the Sundance Film Festival.
Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Published state-authorization restrictions: not verified. Ask the school whether students in your state can enroll.

Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Thesis, film or capstone

Capstone projectThesis: an academic paper, a prospectus for a film or TV show, or a video exercise, presented to faculty and industry professionals.

Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Published areas of study

Required courses: Producing Essentials, Script Analysis, Production Management, Entertainment Business Law, Creative Fundraising and Deal Making, Post Production / Marketing and Distribution.
Source: bulletins.nyu.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

Material	Status	Instructions as published
Other material	Required	1-2 minute introductory video.Length: up to 2 minutesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Writing sample	Required	Dramatic story of two pages beginning with a set line; AI material not permitted.Length: up to 2 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Visual portfolio	Required	Up to eight photography stills telling a story.Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other material	Required	One-page concept for a feature-length script, narrative film or television show.Length: up to 1 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Other requirements

Prior degree: RequiredBachelor's degree in any subject.
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Statement of purpose: RequiredStatement of purpose, 3 pages maximum.
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Recommendation letters: Required2 letters — Two letters; preferably one professional and one personal.
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Résumé / CV: RequiredProfessional resume.
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Application fee: Required$65 — $65 Tisch graduate application fee.
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Transcripts: RequiredOfficial or unofficial transcripts uploaded.
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Tests

GRE General Test: Not required
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TOEFL iBT: RequiredFor non-native English speakers; IELTS, Duolingo or PTE accepted. No minimum; competitive applicants score 100+ on TOEFL iBT.
Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

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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 deadline
February 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
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Upcoming

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.

Category	Amount	Basis and year
All students — Total degree tuition (estimate for the cohort starting Fall 2026)Published for online study	$86,176	entire program · 2026-2027Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

Funding not verified

Other: Financial aid is available for domestic students.
Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Sources and verification

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

bulletins.nyu.edu/graduate/arts/programs/media-producing-ma/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
tisch.nyu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/generalapplicationrequirements — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
tisch.nyu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-tuition-and-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/ma-in-producing — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/ma-in-producing/ma-in-producing-admissions-information — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026

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