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University of California-Los Angeles · Film, Television and Digital Media
A three-year, full-time MFA in production. Applicants choose Directing – Narrative, Directing – Documentary or Cinematography; directing students complete a thesis film and cinematography students complete a research paper with a short visual project.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: Production/Directing – Narrative; Production/Directing – DocumentaryAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in Production within Film and Television, with Directing (narrative, documentary) and Cinematography specializations, each admitted separately.
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmDirecting students write, plan, shoot and edit a documentary or narrative thesis film in the third year; cinematography students complete a research paper and a short visual project.
Source: tft.ucla.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: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026Equipment access: 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 prompt / exercise | Pathway-specificDirecting – Narrative; Directing – Documentary | Project proposal with a project pitch/director's statement.Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Directing reel / sample | Pathway-specificDirecting – Narrative; Directing – Documentary | Proof-of-concept video.Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Writing sample | Pathway-specificCinematography | Essay on Cinematography as Storytelling, 2-4 pages; films, clips or reels are not accepted for this specialization.Length: 2–4 pagesSource: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
November 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — UC Systemwide Tuition (graduate students)From the school's rate table for this level | $15,066 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: financialaid.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (graduate, in addition to systemwide tuition)From the school's rate table for this level | $15,102 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: financialaid.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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