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SUNY PurchaseThe Little Film School That CouldThe BFA Film Program and Purchase college has been training filmmakers for over 50 years. Alumni who graduate have an outstanding reputation as...- Johngyoung
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Columbia University's School of the ArtsUndergrad program is for film criticism not production!Columbia is a great place to develop taste. It is not a good place to learn how to make. They explicitly state that their goal is to teach you...
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With over 18 years of successfully providing a window into the world of filmmaking the International Film Institute of New York continues to inspire and support individuals on their journey toward either higher education in film or a foundation to building a career in the industry in a conservatory setting focused on storytelling.
- Degrees Offered
- Summer Programs
- Short Term Courses
- Concentrations
- Film & Television Production
In partnership with Killer Films, we offer a dedicatedly indie conservatory style MFA in Film with hands-on training, alongside one of the first stand alone TV Writing MFAs in the country.
- Degrees Offered
- 2 Year MFA
- 3 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Producing
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Writing and Producing for Television
- Other (please specify)
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Primarily In-Person
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to $30k
As one of the best film schools on the East coast, the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at New York University Tisch School of the Arts gives film students the chance to turn iconic landscapes into low-budget film shoots and connect with world-renowned industry players.
In 2022, FilmSchool.org named NYU Tisch the Best East Coast Film School, and in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter ranked NYU Tisch the no. 3 best American film school. Notable faculty include award-winning filmmakers...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- 3 Year MFA
- MFA/MBA Dual Degree Program
- Certificate Program
- Summer Programs
- Concentrations
- Business / Film Dual Degree
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
The SUNY Purchase Film Program is a highly selective, conservatory-style BFA program within the School of Film and Media Studies. It is widely recognized for its "hands-on from day one" philosophy and its proximity to the New York City film industry, making it a top-tier public alternative to private film schools like NYU or USC.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Dramatic Writing
- Playwriting
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to 30k
Hofstra University’s film program is housed within the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, located in Hempstead, NY (just about 25 miles from Manhattan). While Fordham’s program is often more integrated with a broader "Media Studies" approach, Hofstra’s program is highly specialized and known for its "pre-professional" intensity.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- 2 Year MA
- Concentrations
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
Unlike production-first schools, the University of Rochester focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of the moving image. It is designed for the student who wants to understand why movies work and their impact on society, rather than just how to operate a cinema camera. However, because of the school’s unique "Rochester Curriculum," students have immense freedom to "cluster" or double-major in areas like Digital Media Studies, Music, or English to build a custom, well-rounded education.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Film & Television Production
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
Sarah Lawrence is defined by its Seminar-Conference system, where students replace traditional exams with intensive, self-directed "conference projects" under the guidance of industry experts. Housed in the state-of-the-art Heimbold Visual Arts Center, the program encourages a "total filmmaker" philosophy, requiring students to write, direct, shoot, and edit their own work while grounding their practice in a deep study of film history and theory.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
The undergraduate film program at Brooklyn College offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with concentrations in film production, screenwriting, documentary production, film studies, and industry studies. It balances hands-on technical training with a strong liberal arts foundation in cinema history and theory, providing students with professional-grade equipment and industry-active faculty at a highly affordable price point.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
Syracuse provides a conservatory-style experience within a major Tier-1 research university. The program is famous for its "production from day one" policy and its world-class study-away options in Prague (shooting on 35mm film) and Los Angeles. It strikes a balance between artistic experimentation and a direct pipeline to the Hollywood industry.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- 1 Year MA
- Ph.D. Program
- Concentrations
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
In 2022, Columbia University SOA was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the no. 6 best global university. Its Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies Program combines film studies with hands-on filmmaking laboratories. Alumni include director Anna Boden (Captain Marvel, Half Nelson) and writer-director-producer Anna Wringer (Unorthodox).
Columbia University offers a unique Screenwriting/Directing program at the graduate level to give screenwriters hands-on industry experience. The Ivy...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 2 Year MA
- 3 Year MFA
- Summer Programs
- Concentrations
- Creative Producing
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
Buffalo State University’s Television and Film Arts (TFA) program is a highly competitive, interdisciplinary major that blends coursework from the communication, English, and theater departments to develop versatile storytellers. The program is distinguished by its small cohort sizes—admitting only about 15 to 20 students per year—and its strong emphasis on hands-on industry preparation through internships and networking.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Film & Television Production
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
Ithaca College’s film program, housed within the prestigious Roy H. Park School of Communications, is a hands-on, production-heavy Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) that emphasizes "Day One" immersion. It is consistently ranked among the top 25 film schools in the country, blending independent filmmaking, documentary, and animation with a rigorous foundation in cinema history and theory.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Cinematography
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Theatre
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
LIU Post provides a "learning-by-doing" conservatory experience set on a traditional suburban campus, featuring a Senior Capstone where students collaborate to create a full-length feature film. The program is overseen by the School of Film and Digital Media, which boasts a high-profile advisory board including Whoopi Goldberg and legendary producer Michael Tadross.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Animation
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $30k to $50k
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) film program, housed in the School of Film and Animation (SOFA), is a powerhouse for students who want to blend high-level artistry with cutting-edge technical mastery. Unlike many "theory-heavy" schools, RIT is known for its "production-first" philosophy, requiring all undergraduates to start making both live-action and animated films in their very first semester.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BFA
- 3 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
The curriculum for the Summer Filmmakers Workshop for High School Students, offered through the Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, is similar to that of the undergraduate degree program. It combines intensive professional training with a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and theories behind the art of film and video production. Prior experience in film or video is not required.
- Degrees Offered
- Summer Programs
- Concentrations
- Film & Television Production
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Theater is a calling, an art, a craft, a political act, a profession, and a business. At Juilliard, you will explore all these aspects of the...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BFA
- 2 Year AD
- 4 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Playwriting
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
A very hands on film school, where the Professors know who you are and constantly want to work with you.
Digital Cinema and Filmmaking (DCF) on the Pleasantville campus provides students with the real-world skills they need to achieve a successful career in he film industry. The DCF major prepares students for the professional world of cinema, television, news and web series production. The program combines the study of aesthetics filmmaking, technical training, and hands-on production in...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- Summer Programs
- Concentrations
- Cinematography
- Communication
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Writing and Producing for Television
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
A film school in an art school context, on a beautiful urban campus. Get started in your 1st semester with have access to high end gear/ facilities.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Film & Television Production
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Fordham offers a liberal arts-driven program that balances media ethics and Jesuit values with practical production. Its greatest strength is its Lincoln Center location, which functions as a "pipeline" for students to intern year-round at major networks like NBC, ABC, and HBO while completing their degrees in Midtown Manhattan.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- 2 Year MA
- Concentrations
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Playwriting
- Theatre
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
LIU Brooklyn offers a professional BFA in Film and Television that emphasizes high-tech, "hands-on" production from the first semester, utilizing its prime location in the New York City "Tech Triangle." A major highlight is its direct partnership with Steiner Studios (the largest production facility on the East Coast), where students attend classes and intern alongside active Hollywood-scale film sets. The program balances technical mastery in cinematography and VFX with a robust BFA in...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Film & Television Production
- Writing and Producing for Television
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $30k to $50k
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