
Regent University · Department of Film and Media Arts, School of Communication & the Arts
MFA in Film & Television Production
Overview
A 51-credit on-campus MFA in film and television production, presented from a Christian worldview, with graduate production studios and a thesis production project.
- Official program name
- MFA in Film & Television Production
- Awarded degree
- Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television ProductionMaster's · Master of Fine ArtsSource: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- 51+ credit hoursSource: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
MFA dedicated to film and television production.
Source: regent.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
Thesis filmFilm Studio: Thesis Production (repeatable); students exhibit and defend a creative thesis project.
Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production projects
- Narrative Motion Picture Production: a standalone, portfolio-ready short narrative film.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published areas of study
- Graduate courses in screen directing and screen editing.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
- Alex Buffalo — Associate Professor, Film & Media Arts
- Jon Mark Nail — Assistant Professor, Film & Media Arts
- Rachel Pace — Assistant Professor, Film & Media Arts
- Camilo Ruiz — Assistant Professor, Film & Media Arts
- Ashley Zahorian Selg — Assistant Professor, Film & Media Arts
- Mike Sinclair — Associate Dean & Assistant Professor, Film & Media Arts
- Nathan Tillett — Lecturer, Film & Media Arts
As 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: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
- Equipment loans
- The FTV Equipment Office stocks cameras and other equipment for class assignments; students are not required to buy a camera.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Stages and studios
- High-definition television studio for live-streaming and internet broadcasts.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Equipment, computer and software
- Personal editing system
- Regent strongly recommends that FTV students buy their own editing computer and software; there are no general editing labs.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis and project spending
- External hard drive
- MandatoryAn external hard drive is required.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs
Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Other requirements
- Transcripts
- RequiredUnofficial transcripts; official transcripts requested from the degree-granting institution.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredCopy of a government-issued ID.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist
Deadlines
- Year not printed
Other deadline
Semester check-in Wednesday, January 6 for the session starting Monday, January 11 (students should be accepted and enrolled by check-in) · for Spring 2027
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $700 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$35,700 = 51 credits × $700 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- University Services Fee (on-campus students, fall and spring)
- $900 per semesterMandatorySource: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Partial fundingPolicy year: 2026-2027
- Other
- Competitive funding for select student-led films.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Named scholarships, assistantships and production grants
Student-led film funding production grant
Not stated
Eligibility: Select student-led films; competitive, examines quality and redemptive storytelling
Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Sources and verification
- regent.edu/academics/catalogs/GRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- regent.edu/program/mfa-in-film-television-production/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- regent.edu/school-of-communication-and-the-arts/faculty/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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