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University of Southern California · Peter Stark Producing Program
A two-year, four-semester full-time MFA in producing with a fixed course sequence, 2,800 hours of required industry internships or work experience, and an individual thesis project defended before industry professionals.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Producing | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in producing for film, television and new media.
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 projectIndividual thesis project: a detailed plan for a film, documentary, television or webseries project with script, schedule, budget assumptions and marketing/distribution plan, defended before an industry panel.
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 access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Equipment, computer and software
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 (24 units, fall and spring) | $66,699 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: cinema.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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