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University of Southern California · The Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production
A campus MFA in film and television production with fall and spring entry. Students train in producing, directing, editing, cinematography, production design and sound and participate in an Advanced Project.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA whose major is film and television production.
Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Capstone projectAdvanced Project produced within one of the common production platforms, after specializing in at least two core production disciplines.
Source: cinema.usc.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: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Equipment, computer and software
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Writing sample | Required | Choose one: a description of a four-minute film with no dialogue, or a dialogue scene between two people in screenplay format (400 words or less).Length: up to 400 wordsSource: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative portfolio | Required | Creative Portfolio List: a written record of creative materials with role, date and purpose; may include links to previous film samples.Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative prompt / exercise | Required | A new 2-minute short film made for the application on the prompt "We are running out of time.", with a critique and crew list; the applicant performs at least 3 of 6 jobs.Length: up to 2 minutesSource: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Other material | Required | Creative Team Question essay (500 words or less).Length: up to 500 wordsSource: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Other material | Required | Video introduction of 30-60 seconds, single take.Length: up to 1 minutesSource: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
November 15 · for Fall
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Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline
August 15 · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All studentsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $2,700 | per unit · 2026-2027Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| First-year tuition (18 units, fall and spring) | $50,499 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial funding
SCA scholarships scholarship
$1,000 to $25,000
Eligibility: Merit, financial need, or both; domestic and international students.
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