New Film Schools

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers AFA, BFA, BA, MA, and MFA degrees in film, along with film certificate programs. New York Film Academy is based in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Australia. It is accredited at the national level by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. New York Film Academy is well-known for offering a summer camp for young filmmakers and film certificate programs that cost less than its film degrees. The key drawback is restrictions on how you can apply...
Degrees Offered
  1. 3 Year BFA
  2. 4 Year BFA
  3. 2 Year MFA
  4. 3 Year MFA
  5. Summer Programs
  6. Short Term Courses
Concentrations
  1. Acting
  2. Animation & Digital Arts
  3. Broadcast Journalism
  4. Cinematography
  5. Directing
  6. Documentary Filmmaking
  7. Editing
  8. Film & Television Production
  9. Producing
  10. Screenwriting
  11. Theatre
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Summer: February 28, 2024
Summer (Late Deadline): March 29, 2024
Fall: June 26, 2024
Graduate Deadlines
Fall: June 26, 2024
Camera Equipment
  1. RED
Software Used
  1. Unknown
  2. Final Cut
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Green Screen
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The Film Academy Vienna, also known as the Institute for Film and Television of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), is Austria’s only university institution devoted to education and training in the field of film and filmmaking. Study at the Film Academy is structured as a three-year bachelor of arts program (Bakk.art) followed by a two-year master of arts program (Mag.art) in the areas of specialization: Screenwriting, Cinematography, Producing, Directing, and Editing.
Degrees Offered
  1. 3 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MA
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Directing
  3. Producing
  4. Screenwriting
Tuition Range
Under $5k
Camera Equipment
  1. Unknown
Software Used
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
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Spread over three years, the course is made up of theoretical courses, tutorials, productions and internships in a professional environment. The first two years constitute a common core to allow students to discover all audiovisual professions. In the third year, students must choose one option among those offered, which represent so many professional opportunities: Cinema Direction, Television Direction, Series Direction, Image, Editing and Visual Effects, Production. They also offer a...
Degrees Offered
  1. 3 Year BA
  2. 3 Year BFA
  3. 1 Year MA
  4. Summer Programs
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Cinema Visual Effects
  3. Directing
  4. Editing
  5. Producing
  6. Screenwriting
Tuition Range
$10k to $20k
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The Digital Filmmaking and Media Arts track provides students with a comprehensive and hands-on education in digital filmmaking and TV production. Our curriculum emphasizes the theory and art of storytelling, teaching students how to use sound and images to evoke emotions and connect with their audience. Our faculty is made up of experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the program. Students will work with state-of-the-art equipment, including our flagship...
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MA
Concentrations
  1. Communication
  2. Film & Television Production
  3. Film Studies
  4. Media Arts & Practice
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
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The MA Film Studies reflects UCL's particular research strengths in cinema history across an exceptionally broad range of cinemas in terms of the scope and diversity of the programme. We offer modules in cinemas from Europe, East Asia, Africa and the Americas, and our academic staff utilise a wide array of theoretical approaches to screen media in the classroom: from film theory and political economy, to cultural studies and critical media studies.
Degrees Offered
  1. 1 Year MA
Concentrations
  1. Film Studies
Tuition Range
$10k to $20k
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This unique MA programme is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you receive the highest-quality practice-based learning. You have your own camera equipment throughout and we provide editing facilities. The degree is taught in two studios – either ‘Ethnographic and Documentary Film’ or ‘Documentary Fiction’. Documentary Fiction explores the boundaries of fiction and non-fiction, bringing elements of performance into documentary filmmaking.
Degrees Offered
  1. 1 Year MA
Concentrations
  1. Documentary Filmmaking
Tuition Range
$10k to $20k
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Our two-year master’s program prepares students for advanced work in Cinema and Media Studies, or for careers in teaching at the elementary, secondary, or junior college levels. In addition, M.A. students will emerge with: ) an interdisciplinary understanding of the field from a humanistic perspective; ) awareness of the relationship between their scholarly practice and the communities in which we live; ) basic reading knowledge in at least one language other than English; ) the ability...
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year MA
Concentrations
  1. Film Studies
Tuition Range
$10k to $20k
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Unlike other film certificate programs, Television and Film Production at Fullerton College delves into writing and producing for radio as well as other niche areas of filmmaking, not limited to media aesthetics, world cinema across the 20th century, and non-linear editing. Ideal for economical filmmakers, Fullerton College is only a 1-2 hour drive from Los Angeles’ major motion picture studios but offers a 12.2% reduction in cost of living. And as one of the oldest community colleges in the...
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Tuition Range
Under $5k
Camera Equipment
  1. Unknown
Software Used
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Editing Bays
  3. TV Studio
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If you’ve heard of Project Runway, then Parsons School of Design will ring a bell — but you might not know that the historic New York City art school also offers film certificate programs. Film certificate students in both programs enjoy access to a plethora of local film institutions, film festivals, and insights from industry professionals.
Degrees Offered
  1. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
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NFTS’ core film certificate program prepares you for diverse industry careers, from VFX artist to film director. This part-time, six-month course consists of 48 classes taught on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings online and ends with a five-day, hands-on practicum at the Beaconsfield campus. Explore film as an art form while learning practical skills to create the “film package.” This core assignment spans the length of the program and requires you to complete a screenplay, pitch...
Degrees Offered
  1. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
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At Santa Monica College, we offer film studies and film production courses designed to equip you with the contextual and technical skills needed for careers in entertainment. Our film program is recognized by Festival de Cannes, the Santa Monica International Film Festival, the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (LAIFFA), the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA), and over 150 other reputable industry organizations and awards.
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Film Studies
Tuition Range
Under $5k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Fall: November 15
Camera Equipment
  1. Unknown
Software Used
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
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The San Francisco Film School is a nationally accredited educational institution specializing in the training and development of film and media professionals. Since our inception, we have dedicated our school to the re-imagination of the film school model, and to building a more creative educational environment. We nurture the aspiring filmmaker’s aesthetic spark while providing the critical hands-on training necessary to have a successful career in the film, television and new media...
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. Certificate Program
  3. Summer Programs
  4. Short Term Courses
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Tuition Range
$20k to $30k
Camera Equipment
  1. Canon DSLRs
  2. RED
  3. Sony Cinema Cameras
Software Used
  1. Adobe After Effects
  2. Adobe Premiere
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Editing Bays
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Whether you work in film and media already or have a passion for the subject and want to kickstart a career, this bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies online with a focus in film and media studies prepares you to think critically and lead with integrity within this rapidly evolving field. Through the UWW Interdisciplinary Studies program, you can tailor this degree with online courses in filmmaking, digital narrative production, screenwriting, TV pilot script, visual...
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Film Studies
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
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Embedded within film, documentary, viral video and interactive content, animation is one of the most creative, effective and visually captivating storytelling mediums available to us today. This certificate blends technical instruction in animation, digital illustration, non-linear editing and sound design, with drawing, composition and narrative structure in a way that enables students to develop authentic characters, make images move and tell stories that come alive. Through projects and...
Degrees Offered
  1. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Animation & Digital Arts
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
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Cultivate tools and techniques to thrive as a director, editor, or cinematographer.
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BFA
  2. 2 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Animation & Digital Arts
  2. Cinematography
  3. Directing
  4. Editing
  5. Film & Television Production
  6. Media Arts & Practice
  7. News and Documentary
  8. Producing
  9. Screenwriting
  10. Television
Tuition Range
$20k to $30k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Early Action: November 15
Priority: February 1 (Fall) October 1 (Spring)
Graduate Deadlines
January 15
Camera Equipment
  1. Arriflex 16mm
  2. Arriflex Super 16mm
  3. Arriflex 35mm
  4. RED
  5. Zeiss lenses
Software Used
  1. Avid Media Composer
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
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Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BFA
  2. 1 Year MA
  3. 1 Year MPS
Concentrations
  1. Directing
  2. Documentary Filmmaking
  3. Editing
  4. Screenwriting
  5. Sound
Tuition Range
$50k to $60k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Early Action Deadline: December 1
Regular Deadline: February 1
Transfer Deadline: March 1
Spring International Deadline: October 1
Spring Regular Deadline: November 1
Graduate Deadlines
January 15
Camera Equipment
  1. ARRI Digital Cinema Cameras
  2. Arriflex 16mm
  3. Blackmagic Cinema Cameras
  4. Panasonic Cinema Cameras
  5. Sony Cinema Cameras
Software Used
  1. Adobe Premiere
  2. Avid Media Composer
  3. Final Cut
  4. Pro Tools
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Color Correction Suites
  3. Editing Bays
  4. Screening Rooms
  5. Sound Mixing Room(s)
  6. Theatre
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Occidental’s Media Arts & Culture (MAC) department integrates media theory and production, helping you to develop critical and creative skills for engaging in an increasingly participatory media culture.
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
Concentrations
  1. Documentary Filmmaking
  2. Film & Television Production
  3. Film Studies
  4. Screenwriting
Tuition Range
$50k to $60k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Early Decision I: November 15
Early Decision II: January 10
Regular Decision: January 10
Spring Transfer: November 1
Fall Transfer: March 1
Camera Equipment
  1. Unknown
Software Used
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
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As one of the oldest film institutions in America, UCLA Extension is an excellent option for California-based filmmakers looking for a blend of prestige and affordability. The university boasts a breadth of film certificate programs that can be pursued full-time for nine months to one year or spread out over the course of 3 years. Although the university has faced setbacks in the past few years, it remains an undisputed heavy hitter in the cohort of famous California film schools and...
Degrees Offered
  1. Certificate Program
  2. Summer Programs
  3. Short Term Courses
Concentrations
  1. Acting
  2. Cinematography
  3. Composing
  4. Directing
  5. Editing
  6. Film & Television Production
  7. Producing
  8. Screenwriting
  9. Writing and Producing for Television
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
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For over thirty years Edinburgh Napier University has been the Scottish centre of excellence for practice-based film and television higher education courses.
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 1 Year MA
  3. 1 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Directing
  3. Editing
  4. Film & Television Production
  5. Producing
  6. Screenwriting
  7. Sound Design
Tuition Range
Under $5k
Undergraduate Deadlines
September
Graduate Deadlines
24 May 2024
Camera Equipment
  1. Unknown
  2. ARRI Digital Cinema Cameras
Software Used
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
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With a world class faculty and up-to-date production facilities, Hunter College’s Department of Film & Media Studies offers two undergraduate programs of study. One program leads toward a major in Film, combining film history and theory with film production. The other leads toward a major in Media Studies, combining critical media analysis with creative practice using a mix of contemporary media forms (video, print, digital graphics and the Internet). In addition, Hunter College now offers...
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Film Studies
  3. Playwriting
  4. Theatre
Tuition Range
$10k to $20k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Priority: February 1 (Domestic)
Priority: December 1 (International)
Graduate Deadlines
MFA Playwriting: January 15
Camera Equipment
  1. Unknown
Software Used
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Editing Bays
  2. Screening Rooms
  3. Theatre
  4. TV Studio

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