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University of Utah · Film & Media Arts
A three-year, 54-credit MFA in which students write, direct and produce multiple fiction or documentary projects, with first- and second-year film courses, film studies, at least 20 elective credits and a thesis project with a written evaluation.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in filmmaking (fiction and documentary).
Source: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmThesis project (minimum 10 hours) and a written evaluation of the MFA thesis project.
Source: film.utah.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: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published production and course fees
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Film or reel | Required | Example of own film or video work, no more than 20 minutes, including at least one complete piece (reels or short excerpts not preferred), plus a document describing medium, date and role.Length: up to 20 minutesSource: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
November 30 · for Fall
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Source: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026International applicants · International
October 31 (recommended for international students) · for Fall
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Source: film.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Partial funding
College of Fine Arts Graduate Research Excellence Fellowship fellowship
Eligibility: Competitive; nominated by the department
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