American Film Institute Conservatory awards the Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography, with verified cinematography focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Fellows plan, produce and shoot a thesis project in a seminar shared with Directing Fellows.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography
- Fields
- Cinematography (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Fellows plan, produce and shoot a thesis project in a seminar shared with Directing Fellows.
- Portfolio
- Cinematography reel (required); Creative prompt / exercise (required); Visual portfolio (required); Cinematography reel (required); Other material (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access terms not published
- Tuition
- $75,508 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Supplies allowance (cost-of-attendance estimate): $3,000 per academic year
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- Equipment access terms are not published.
May suit
Aspiring cinematographers; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography: Cinematography — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 5 submission items published (cinematography reel, creative prompt, visual portfolio, other).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
American Film Institute Conservatory awards the Master of Fine Arts in Directing, with verified film directing focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Directing Fellows direct a thesis project in their second year.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Directing
- Fields
- Film Directing (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Directing Fellows direct a thesis project in their second year.
- Portfolio
- Other material (required); Directing reel / sample (required); Creative prompt / exercise (required); Writing sample (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access terms not published
- Tuition
- $75,508 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Supplies allowance (cost-of-attendance estimate): $3,000 per academic year
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- Equipment access terms are not published.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Directing: Film Directing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 4 submission items published (other, directing reel, creative prompt, writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
American Film Institute Conservatory awards the Master of Fine Arts in Editing, with verified editing focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Editing Fellows edit one thesis film and assist on another in the second year.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Editing
- Fields
- Editing (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Editing Fellows edit one thesis film and assist on another in the second year.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Sony Digital Arts Center post-production facilities with Avid Media Composer editing systems.
- Tuition
- $75,508 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Supplies allowance (cost-of-attendance estimate): $3,000 per academic year
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- None identified from published facts.
May suit
Applicants focused on editing and post-production; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Editing: Editing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 1 submission item published (film reel).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
American Film Institute Conservatory awards the Master of Fine Arts in Producing, with verified producing focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Fellows team on thesis films; thesis production is a nine-month process culminating in a 20-minute film.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Producing
- Fields
- Producing (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Fellows team on thesis films; thesis production is a nine-month process culminating in a 20-minute film.
- Portfolio
- Other material (required); Writing sample (required); Writing sample (required); Film or reel (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access terms not published
- Tuition
- $75,508 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Supplies allowance (cost-of-attendance estimate): $3,000 per academic year
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- Equipment access terms are not published.
May suit
Future producers; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Producing: Producing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 4 submission items published (other, writing sample, film reel).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
California Institute of the Arts awards the Master of Fine Arts - Film and Video, with verified film production focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: Thesis film, video or installation, proposed in the third semester; a final thesis review is required.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts - Film and Video
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Studies (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Thesis film, video or installation, proposed in the third semester; a final thesis review is required.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required); Writing sample (optional); Other material (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Completing the first-year technical classes is a prerequisite for individual equipment access and facility use for independent projects. Equipment cage with film and video cameras, lighting kits, microphones, sound recorders and installation equipment. Digital Editing and Post-Production facilities.
- Tuition
- $62,954 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts - Film and Video: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years.
- Production resources and costs
- 3 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 3 submission items published (film reel, writing sample, other).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
California Institute of the Arts awards the Master of Fine Arts - Film Directing, with verified film directing focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: MFA thesis film followed by a graduation review.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts - Film Directing
- Fields
- Film Directing (dedicated degree) · Film Production (broader film degree) · Screenwriting (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — MFA thesis film followed by a graduation review.
- Portfolio
- Directing reel / sample (required); Creative prompt / exercise (required); Other material (optional); Writing sample (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Film Directing Studio with two digital camera packages, sound and lighting support. School of Film/Video equipment cage.
- Tuition
- $62,954 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts - Film Directing: Film Directing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years.
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 4 submission items published (directing reel, creative prompt, other, writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Chapman University awards the MFA in Film and Television Producing, with verified producing focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Two-part thesis: produce advanced-level films and develop an industry-ready project, followed by an oral defense.
- Exact award
- MFA in Film and Television Producing
- Fields
- Producing (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years · 48 credits at the 500 or 600 level
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Two-part thesis: produce advanced-level films and develop an industry-ready project, followed by an oral defense.
- Portfolio
- Creative portfolio (required); Other material (required); Creative prompt / exercise (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access terms not published
- Tuition
- $28,018 per semester (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Film Conservatory fee: $375 per semester
- Funding
- Partial funding
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- Equipment access terms are not published.
May suit
Future producers; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- MFA in Film and Television Producing: Producing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years; 48 credits at the 500 or 600 level.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 3 submission items published (creative portfolio, other, creative prompt).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Chapman University awards the MFA in Film Production, with verified film production, film directing, cinematography and editing pathways. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: In the second year students form a creative team to realize a final thesis project.
- Exact award
- MFA in Film Production
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (Directing concentration) · Cinematography (Cinematography concentration) · Editing (Editing concentration)
- Formal pathways
- Directing, Cinematography, Editing
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — In the second year students form a creative team to realize a final thesis project.
- Portfolio
- Creative portfolio (required); Creative prompt / exercise (required); Creative prompt / exercise (pathway-specific); Writing sample (pathway-specific); Other material (pathway-specific); Directing reel / sample (pathway-specific); Cinematography reel (pathway-specific); Film or reel (pathway-specific)
- Equipment & facilities
- Thesis teams have full use of industry-standard equipment and facilities. Marion Knott Studios is open 24/7 for student use.
- Tuition
- $26,414 per semester (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Film Conservatory fee: $885 per semester
- Funding
- Partial funding; 2 named awards
Strengths
- Formal pathways published: Directing, Cinematography, Editing.
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- None identified from published facts.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; aspiring cinematographers; applicants focused on editing and post-production; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- MFA in Film Production: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 2 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years.
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 8 submission items published (creative portfolio, creative prompt, writing sample, other, directing reel, cinematography reel, film reel).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
DePaul University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing, with verified film directing focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: Thesis short film or television/web series pilot, delivered to a thesis committee for a formal defense.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing
- Fields
- Film Directing (dedicated degree) · Film Production (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years · 96-100 quarter hours (96 plus any required introductory course)
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Thesis short film or television/web series pilot, delivered to a thesis committee for a formal defense.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required); Writing sample (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access to ARRI Alexa, Amira and RED cameras, sprinter vans and professional lighting. Stage time at DePaul Cinespace Studios is requested through the Production Office and reserved through Patron Portal.
- Tuition
- $1,003 per credit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing: Film Directing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years; 96-100 quarter hours (96 plus any required introductory course).
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (film reel, writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Emerson College awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Art, with verified film production focus. Published length: 5 or 6 semesters (2.5 to 3 years). Thesis film: MFA Thesis Project in the final semester after a thesis proposal and committee in year two.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Art
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- 5 or 6 semesters (2.5 to 3 years) · 60 credits (52 with Advanced Standing)
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — MFA Thesis Project in the final semester after a thesis proposal and committee in year two.
- Portfolio
- Creative portfolio (required); Screenplay sample (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Paramount Sound Stage, darkroom and a design and integration suite.
- Tuition
- $1,551 per credit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- A longer commitment: 5 or 6 semesters (2.5 to 3 years).
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Art: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: 5 or 6 semesters (2.5 to 3 years); 60 credits (52 with Advanced Standing).
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (creative portfolio, screenplay sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Florida State University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Arts with a Major in Production, with verified film production, film directing, cinematography, producing and editing pathways. Published length: Two years (six consecutive semesters, including summers). Thesis film: Capstone Project in semester 5, led by directors and producers; other specialists create portfolio pieces.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Arts with a Major in Production
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (Directing concentration) · Cinematography (Cinematography concentration) · Producing (Producing concentration) · Editing (Post-Production concentration)
- Formal pathways
- Directing, Cinematography, Producing, Post-Production, Production Design, Visual Effects
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years (six consecutive semesters, including summers)
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Capstone Project in semester 5, led by directors and producers; other specialists create portfolio pieces.
- Portfolio
- Screenplay sample (required); Creative portfolio (required); Creative prompt / exercise (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Equipment Room with grip trucks and RED cameras. 24/7 access to production resources.
- Tuition
- $479.32 per credit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Film Equipment Fee: $350 per semester; Production expenses
- Funding
- Partial funding
Strengths
- Formal pathways published: Directing, Cinematography, Producing, Post-Production, Production Design, Visual Effects.
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- None identified from published facts.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; aspiring cinematographers; future producers; applicants focused on editing and post-production; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Arts with a Major in Production: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years (six consecutive semesters, including summers).
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items; 2 production cost items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 3 submission items published (screenplay sample, creative portfolio, creative prompt).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Montana State University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Science and Natural History Filmmaking, with verified film production focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: A written thesis and a thesis film, produced and defended.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Science and Natural History Filmmaking
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Cinematography (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years · Minimum of 60 semester credit hours
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — A written thesis and a thesis film, produced and defended.
- Portfolio
- Creative portfolio (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Dedicated graduate edit bay with Pro Tools and Adobe Creative Cloud. HD cameras, sound recorders, boom mics, long lenses and tripods from Equipment Checkout; equipment ownership not required. Two permanent soundstages in the Visual Communications Building.
- Tuition
- $5,350.45 per semester (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- SFP program fees
- Funding
- Partial funding
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Science and Natural History Filmmaking: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years; Minimum of 60 semester credit hours.
- Production resources and costs
- 6 equipment/facility access items; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 1 submission item published (creative portfolio).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Mount Saint Mary's University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and New Media, with verified film production, screenwriting, film directing, producing, cinematography and editing pathways. Published length: 2 years. Thesis: 12 units of thesis work (Thesis 1-3) with a mid-program review and thesis proposal, ending in a final review and oral defense; public exhibition of thesis work is expected.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and New Media
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (Directing concentration) · Cinematography (Cinematography concentration) · Screenwriting (Screenwriting concentration) · Producing (Producing concentration) +1
- Formal pathways
- Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Documentary, Editing
- Format
- Hybrid · Low-residencyShort mandatory residencies combined with remote study. Not fully online.
- Length
- 2 years · 48 units
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis — 12 units of thesis work (Thesis 1-3) with a mid-program review and thesis proposal, ending in a final review and oral defense; public exhibition of thesis work is expected.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (optional); Creative portfolio (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Hollywood Studio with editing software (Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud) and cameras from Canon, RED and ARRI. 5.1 edit bay and recording studio with voiceover isolation booth.
- Tuition
- $1,247 per unit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Program Fee: $847 per semester
- Funding
- Partial funding
Strengths
- Formal pathways published: Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Documentary, Editing.
- Culminating thesis documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
- Requires travel to residencies; not fully online.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; aspiring cinematographers; future producers; applicants focused on editing and post-production; writers developing feature or television scripts; people who need to keep working or study away from campus; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and New Media: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: 2 years; 48 units.
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (film reel, creative portfolio).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
New York Film Academy awards the Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography, with verified cinematography focus. Published length: Two years, five full-time semesters. Thesis film: MFA thesis film; graduates leave with a professional reel.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography
- Fields
- Cinematography (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years, five full-time semesters
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — MFA thesis film; graduates leave with a professional reel.
- Portfolio
- Cinematography reel (optional); Visual portfolio (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Cameras, dollies, lighting and grip; production workshops with a crane.
- Tuition
- $20,500 per semester (2027)
- Production costs
- Departmental Program Fee: $2,580 per semester; Students' own production expenses
- Funding
- Partial funding; 2 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
May suit
Aspiring cinematographers.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography: Cinematography — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 2 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years, five full-time semesters.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item; 2 production cost items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (cinematography reel, visual portfolio).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
New York Film Academy awards the Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking, with verified film production focus. Published length: Accelerated two years, six or seven semesters. Thesis film: Master's thesis film, among ten films produced during the program.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree) · Screenwriting (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Accelerated two years, six or seven semesters
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Master's thesis film, among ten films produced during the program.
- Portfolio
- Writing sample (optional); Film or reel (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access to an equipment library with cameras, dollies, light kits and sound equipment.
- Tuition
- $20,500 per semester (2027)
- Production costs
- Departmental Program Fee: $2,080 per semester; Students' own production expenses
- Funding
- Partial funding; 2 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 2 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Accelerated two years, six or seven semesters.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item; 2 production cost items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (writing sample, film reel).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
New York Film Academy awards the Master of Fine Arts in Producing, with verified producing focus. Published length: Two years, five semesters. Capstone project: Thesis projects in the final two semesters; students may pitch them at NYFA's Producers PitchFest.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Producing
- Fields
- Producing (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years, five semesters
- Thesis / capstone
- Capstone project — Thesis projects in the final two semesters; students may pitch them at NYFA's Producers PitchFest.
- Portfolio
- Writing sample (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Equipment library with cameras, dollies, light kits and sound equipment.
- Tuition
- $20,500 per semester (2027)
- Production costs
- Departmental Program Fee: $1,580 per semester
- Funding
- Partial funding; 2 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating capstone project documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
May suit
Future producers; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Capstone project verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Producing: Producing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 2 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years, five semesters.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 1 submission item published (writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
New York University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television, with verified film production, cinematography, producing and editing pathways. Published length: Three years of coursework; optional fourth year of matriculation to complete the thesis. Thesis film: Thesis may be a narrative or documentary film, TV pilot or web series, feature screenplay or pilot and bible, an editing or cinematography reel, or a producing thesis portfolio; reviewed by a faculty committee.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Cinematography (Cinematography concentration) · Producing (Producing concentration) · Editing (Editing concentration) · Film Directing (broader film degree) +1
- Formal pathways
- Cinematography, Producing, Editing
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years of coursework; optional fourth year of matriculation to complete the thesis · 108 credits
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Thesis may be a narrative or documentary film, TV pilot or web series, feature screenplay or pilot and bible, an editing or cinematography reel, or a producing thesis portfolio; reviewed by a faculty committee.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required); Other material (required); Writing sample (required); Screenplay sample (required); Other material (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Production equipment and post facilities are available for all assigned projects. Each second-year director is provided equipment (16mm film or digital cameras) and a small cash allotment.
- Tuition
- $41,450 per semester (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Laboratory and equipment insurance fees: $879 per semester; Director production costs, first year: $2,000 – $5,000 per academic year; Director production costs, second year: $5,000 – $15,000 per academic year
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Formal pathways published: Cinematography, Producing, Editing.
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
- A longer commitment: Three years of coursework; optional fourth year of matriculation to complete the thesis.
May suit
Aspiring cinematographers; future producers; applicants focused on editing and post-production; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years of coursework; optional fourth year of matriculation to complete the thesis; 108 credits.
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items; 6 production cost items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 5 submission items published (film reel, other, writing sample, screenplay sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Northwestern University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media, with verified film production focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Thesis project of 10-20 minutes (documentary, hybrid or interactive), followed by a final portfolio review with two faculty members; students organize a public screening of thesis projects.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree) · Producing (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Thesis project of 10-20 minutes (documentary, hybrid or interactive), followed by a final portfolio review with two faculty members; students organize a public screening of thesis projects.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required); Other material (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Cameras, lighting and editing suites.
- Tuition
- $23,662 per quarter (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Thesis production grant: $5,000 per project
- Funding
- Fully funded (all admitted); 1 named award
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Tuition coverage and a stipend are published for admitted students.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- None identified from published facts.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Fully funded — guaranteed for all admitted students; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (film reel, other).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Ohio University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film, with verified film production focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: Third-year thesis production and defense; culminating experience is a studio or written thesis (minimum 6 credits).
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree) · Cinematography (broader film degree) · Screenwriting (broader film degree) · Producing (broader film degree) +1
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years · 90 credit hours minimum
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Third-year thesis production and defense; culminating experience is a studio or written thesis (minimum 6 credits).
- Portfolio
- Creative portfolio (required); Screenplay sample (required); Writing sample (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Student-run Equipment Room with over a thousand items (RED Scarlet, Sony EX3, Canon C100 and 16mm packages, dollies, lighting, grip and sound). Post-production wing with editing suites available 24 hours a day; Avid Media Composer training. Peterson Sound Studio for audio post-production, including Foley and ADR.
- Tuition
- $4,928 per semester (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 3 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 3 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years; 90 credit hours minimum.
- Production resources and costs
- 3 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 3 submission items published (creative portfolio, screenplay sample, writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
San Francisco State University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Cinema, with verified film production focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: CINE 894 Creative Work Project with a documented public screening.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Cinema
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years · 60 units
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — CINE 894 Creative Work Project with a documented public screening.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required); Creative portfolio (optional); Academic writing sample (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Equipment Room with film, video, sound and lighting equipment. Sound stage available to Cinema faculty and students by reservation. Students use Adobe Premiere Pro for initial coursework.
- Tuition
- $4,274 per semester (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Funding not verified; 3 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Cinema: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Funding not verified; 3 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years; 60 units.
- Production resources and costs
- 3 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 3 submission items published (film reel, creative portfolio, academic writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Stony Brook University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film, with verified film production, film directing, screenwriting and producing pathways. Thesis film: Thesis project directed by the student (short film, webisode, pilot, proof of concept or feature), presented to an advisory board.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (Directing concentration) · Screenwriting (Screenwriting concentration) · Producing (Producing concentration)
- Formal pathways
- Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, Independent Track
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- 45-48 credits
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Thesis project directed by the student (short film, webisode, pilot, proof of concept or feature), presented to an advisory board.
- Portfolio
- Creative prompt / exercise (required); Screenplay sample (required); Directing reel / sample (pathway-specific); Writing sample (pathway-specific); Writing sample (pathway-specific)
- Equipment & facilities
- Camera, light, grip and sound equipment including RED Epic-W, Canon C200, ARRI kits and one-ton grip packages. Edit lab with Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve.
- Tuition
- $471 per credit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Formal pathways published: Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, Independent Track.
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
May suit
Applicants who want to specialize in directing; future producers; writers developing feature or television scripts; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified; 45-48 credits.
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 5 submission items published (creative prompt, screenplay sample, directing reel, writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
The University of Texas at Austin awards the Master of Fine Arts in Film Production (Radio-Television-Film), with verified film production focus. Published length: Three years. Thesis film: Thesis project produced in year three, after a qualifying pre-thesis project in year two.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Film Production (Radio-Television-Film)
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Thesis project produced in year three, after a qualifying pre-thesis project in year two.
- Portfolio
- Film or reel (required); Screenplay sample (required); Academic writing sample (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Cameras, lights, audio, lenses, power and tripods by reservation for students enrolled in Moody College courses. Six production studios.
- Tuition
- $8,684 – $10,554 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 2 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Film Production (Radio-Television-Film): Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 2 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years.
- Production resources and costs
- 2 equipment/facility access items documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 3 submission items published (film reel, screenplay sample, academic writing sample).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
University of Miami awards the Master of Fine Arts in Motion Pictures, with verified film production, screenwriting and producing pathways. Published length: Three years. Portfolio: Thesis portfolio; 12 credits of MFA thesis (CCA 815) in the third year.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Motion Pictures
- Fields
- Film Production (Production concentration) · Screenwriting (Screenwriting concentration) · Producing (Producing concentration) · Film Directing (broader film degree) · Cinematography (broader film degree) +1
- Formal pathways
- Production, Screenwriting, Producing
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Three years · 66 credit hours
- Thesis / capstone
- Portfolio — Thesis portfolio; 12 credits of MFA thesis (CCA 815) in the third year.
- Portfolio
- Writing sample (required); Creative portfolio (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- School of Communication equipment room with microphones, lights, tripods, VR headsets and RED, Blackmagic and Arri Alexa cameras.
- Tuition
- $2,763 per credit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Not published
- Funding
- Partial funding; 1 named award
Strengths
- Formal pathways published: Production, Screenwriting, Producing.
- Culminating portfolio documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No program-specific production or equipment costs published — budget for them separately.
- A longer commitment: Three years.
May suit
Future producers; writers developing feature or television scripts; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Portfolio verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Motion Pictures: Film Production — named concentration (Production).
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 1 named award.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Three years; 66 credit hours.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 2 submission items published (writing sample, creative portfolio).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
University of Southern California awards the MFA in Producing for Film, Television and New Media, with verified producing focus. Published length: Two years (four semesters). Capstone project: Individual 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.
- Exact award
- MFA in Producing for Film, Television and New Media
- Fields
- Producing (dedicated degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
- Length
- Two years (four semesters)
- Thesis / capstone
- Capstone project — Individual 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.
- Portfolio
- Other material (required)
- Equipment & facilities
- Access terms not published
- Tuition
- $2,700 per unit (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- SCA-approved laptop
- Funding
- Partial funding
Strengths
- Culminating capstone project documented.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
- Covers film and television together.
Tradeoffs and gaps
- Equipment access terms are not published.
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
May suit
Future producers; applicants who already have creative work to show.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Capstone project verified.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- MFA in Producing for Film, Television and New Media: Producing — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years (four semesters).
- Production resources and costs
- 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 1 submission item published (other).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
Wake Forest University awards the Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Film, with verified film production focus. Published length: Two years. Thesis film: Creative Thesis Project (DOC 748) under faculty supervision; the thesis film is developed from the first year.
- Exact award
- Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Film
- Fields
- Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree) · Producing (broader film degree)
- Formal pathways
- None published
- Format
- HybridA regular mix of online and in-person study.
- Length
- Two years · 48 hours
- Thesis / capstone
- Thesis film — Creative Thesis Project (DOC 748) under faculty supervision; the thesis film is developed from the first year.
- Portfolio
- Creative portfolio (optional)
- Equipment & facilities
- The program provides video equipment, editing facilities and software, and studio space.
- Tuition
- $38,650 per academic year (2026-2027)
- Production costs
- Laptop
- Funding
- Partial funding; 2 named awards
Strengths
- Culminating thesis film documented.
- Equipment or facility access is documented for students.
- Production-related costs are published, so you can budget beyond tuition.
- Scholarships, assistantships or grants are published (not guaranteed for every student).
Tradeoffs and gaps
- No dated deadline published for the next intake.
May suit
Applicants who want broad hands-on filmmaking across roles; people who need to keep working or study away from campus.
Evidence for each criterion
- Culminating work
- Thesis film verified.
- Verified online model
- Regular campus attendance; documented: coursework delivery.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-12.
- Eligible degree or formal pathway
- Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Film: Film Production — dedicated degree.
- Funding evidence
- Partial funding; 2 named awards.
- Published cost
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2026-2027).
- Published structure
- Format and length verified: Two years; 48 hours.
- Production resources and costs
- 1 equipment/facility access item; 1 production cost item documented.
- Published admissions materials
- 1 submission item published (creative portfolio).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page.
