11 Filmmaking Masters Degree Programs in USA

Digital film has unleashed a true revolution in the way we conceive, produce and enjoy the seventh art. Thanks to technological advances, we now have the power to create dazzling images, striking visual effects and narratives that immerse the viewer in a universe of infinite possibilities.

Bring your stories to life as you explore the depths of the film industry.

The course provides students with the knowledge and techniques to enable them to produce audiovisual works in any format. Students will learn about and complete the work of the director and of the other members of the directing team in the preparation, filming and post-production processes.

Turn your passion for film into an international career: learn to direct, produce, and tell visual stories with impact in Hollywood, Europe, and worldwide.

The School of Motion Pictures & Television’s MFA program offers in-depth, advanced training in the various areas of film and television production. Depending on the area of specialization, the MFA program culminates in a thesis film or professional reel/portfolio. Areas of study include directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design, and screenwriting. Students are prepared to compete for work in the industry or to teach, as the MFA is a terminal degree.

In our Masters in Filmmaking program, you will take your passion for creating for the screen and ignite it with tangible skills to launch your career. The graduate programs offer Master of Fine Arts degrees (M.F.A.) with concentrations in Creative Producing, Film Music Composition, and Screenwriting.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Filmmaking program is a highly specialized degree with intensive study in narrative storytelling, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, producing, and post-production sound design. Students learn-by-doing in this hands-on graduate degree, mastering traditional and digital film while tackling challenging creative film projects of increasing complexity.

Perfect the art and craft of film and television storytelling in our dynamic and close-knit graduate program. Work in fiction, documentary, web-based and/or VR/AR/XR formats.

The Master's program in Acting and Directing offers rigorous training designed to develop versatile theatre artists who are proficient in both performance and leadership roles within the theater indus...

Cinematography Fellows are challenged to become adept at making fast, informed, and inspired creative decisions to harness the visceral power of visual storytelling. Shooting on both digital and film, Fellows have the chance to work on 28 films a year and produce a 35mm visual essay. AFI gives them unprecedented access to lighting workshops and practical seminars taught by master-level cinematographers.

The Editing program is designed around the aesthetic, technical, and collaborative aspects of post-production with the primary focus on storytelling. Fellows develop the skills to be editors, assistant editors and post-production producers while collaborating with other team members.