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University of North Carolina School of the Arts · School of Filmmaking
A two-year, 55-credit MFA creative producing concentration covering development, the business of producing, marketing and distribution. Students present a three-project slate with financing, production, marketing and distribution plans; core classes are scheduled over three days.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: Creative ProducingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in Filmmaking with an officially named Creative Producing concentration; the bulletin lists it as its own MFA curriculum.
Source: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Capstone projectThesis project developing a slate of projects through development and pre-production, with a business plan; presentation of a three-project slate to industry leaders.
Source: uncsa.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: uncsa.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Writing sample | Required | One work of creative fiction (screenplay, theatrical script or short story), maximum 25 pages, PDF.Length: up to 25 pagesSource: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Academic writing sample | Required | One expository essay (film analysis or film criticism), maximum 10 pages single-spaced.Length: up to 10 pagesSource: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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November 2, 2026 · for Fall
Source: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-stateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $10,296 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-stateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $24,999 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: uncsa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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