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Emerson College Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Film and Television
Emerson College

Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Film and Television

2 Years

English

Full time

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USD 1,402 / per credit *

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Key Summary

    About: The Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Film and Television focuses on developing storytelling skills tailored to screenwriting. Students engage in hands-on projects and gain insights from industry professionals, honing their craft in various formats, including features, series, and short films. The program emphasizes collaboration and the production process to create compelling and market-ready scripts.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as screenwriters, script consultants, or television writers. They may also find opportunities as producers, showrunners, or in related roles within the film and television industry.

Introduction

Emerson’s low-residency Writing for Film and Television MFA teaches you to write for film, television, and other emergent forms of media across multiple genres. Build a professional-caliber writing portfolio with original feature, pilot, and short screenplay samples.

Our faculty consists of filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, and theorists who will mentor and guide you through your online courses. Each semester begins with a six-day residency on our Boston or Los Angeles campus, where you'll participate in workshops, screenings, lectures, and a Master Class with a guest lecturer. Previous lecturers have included Krista Vernoff, Showrunner for Grey’s Anatomy, David Magee, Writer of Life of Pi, Mara Brock Akil, Creator of Being Mary Jane, and more.

Emerson’s Writing for Film and Television MFA professors guide you through the writing process from your initial story idea to the final draft of each script. Acting as mentors throughout your program, your professors will meet with you regularly to discuss your career goals, advise you as you create your professional writing portfolio, and help set you up for success after graduation.

Each semester you will work with a professional guest lecturer at an in-person Master Class. The rest of your course will be online, allowing you the flexibility to earn your MFA from anywhere.

Program Highlights:

  • Low-residency format with six-day residencies in Boston or LA each semester, followed by online coursework.
  • Learn from Hollywood professionals through master classes, screenings, and pitch sessions.
  • Complete the program in two years, with no GRE required.

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