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Wake Forest University · Documentary Film Program
A two-year, 48-hour MFA in documentary filmmaking with online summer coursework and on-campus fall and spring semesters, starting in summer. The first year covers research, writing, directing and producing and the development of a thesis film; the second adds entrepreneurship and teaching preparation.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: bulletin.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: bulletin.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: bulletin.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA whose major is documentary film production.
Source: bulletin.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmCreative Thesis Project (DOC 748) under faculty supervision; the thesis film is developed from the first year.
Source: bulletin.wfu.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: documentary.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Equipment, computer and software
We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs
| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Optional | Portfolio material is requested but not required.Source: documentary.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
April 15 · for Summer 2027
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: graduate.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate School of Arts & Sciences full-time graduate tuitionFrom the school's rate table for this level | $38,650 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: finance.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Part-time graduate (per hour)From the school's rate table for this level | $1,700 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$81,600 = 48 credits × $1,700 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: finance.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial funding
Carole Fielding Student Grant production grant
More than $4,000 awarded each year across five categories
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in film and video; competitive.
Source: documentary.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Filmed in NC: Cucalorus Indie Filmmakers Fund production grant
$500 to $3,000 per project
Eligibility: North Carolina residents or full-time students at North Carolina colleges living in NC.
Source: documentary.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Something out of date? Suggest an update · Represent this school? Claim the profile
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