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Ohio University · School of Film
A three-year, 90-credit MFA in film on the Athens campus with a first-year core in production, screenwriting, sound, directing, editing and film studies, second-year specialization, and a third-year thesis production. Entry is in fall only.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in film (production).
Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmThird-year thesis production and defense; culminating experience is a studio or written thesis (minimum 6 credits).
Source: catalogs.ohio.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: ohio.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Required | Examples of creative work (film, video, screenplay, or another medium); complete films with credits preferred; links by email.Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenplay sample | Required | A 2-3 minute screenplay set only in exterior locations with no dialogue.Length: up to 3 minutesSource: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Writing sample | Required | Written work such as a research paper, article, critical analysis or screenplay.Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
February 15 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Full-time comprehensive (9-18 hours), Ohio residentFrom the school's rate table for this level | $4,928 | per semester · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Full-time comprehensive (9-18 hours), out-of-stateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $9,123 | per semester · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial funding
Betty Thomas Filmmaking Award production grant
Eligibility: Annual award supporting the thesis project of a female filmmaker in the Film Division.
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026I. Hollis Parry/Ann Billman Fine Arts Award grant
Eligibility: Graduate students; may be used for travel, on-location shoots or equipment.
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026Student Enhancement Awards grant
Up to $6,000
Eligibility: Competitive; undergraduate, graduate and medical student research and creative activity.
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026Something out of date? Suggest an update · Represent this school? Claim the profile
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