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Film Schools with MA, MFA, or Ph.D. programs in Illinois

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  1. Graduate Film Schools 173
    1. United States 115
      1. Arkansas 1
      2. California 50
      3. District of Columbia 1
      4. Colorado 2
      5. Connecticut 1
      6. Florida 4
      7. Georgia 4
      8. Illinois 9
      9. Iowa 1
      10. Louisiana 1
      11. Massachusetts 6
      12. Nebraska 1
      13. New York 19
      14. North Carolina 3
      15. Ohio 1
      16. Pennsylvania 2
      17. Texas 5
      18. Vermont 1
      19. Wisconsin 1
    2. United Kingdom 36
    3. Canada 5
    4. Denmark 1
    5. South Africa 1
    6. Czech Republic 3
    7. France 1
    8. Italy 2
    9. China 0
    10. Mexico 1
    11. Australia 1
    12. Poland 1
    13. Germany 1
    14. India 2
    15. Portugal 2
  2. Undergraduate Film Schools 102
    1. United States 92
      1. California 27
      2. District of Columbia 1
      3. Colorado 2
      4. Connecticut 1
      5. Illinois 6
      6. Florida 5
      7. Georgia 2
      8. Indiana 1
      9. Iowa 1
      10. Maryland 1
      11. Massachusetts 5
      12. Michigan 2
      13. Minnesota 1
      14. Mississippi 1
      15. Missouri 2
      16. Montana 1
      17. Nebraska 1
      18. Nevada 1
      19. New Jersey 1
      20. New York 13
      21. North Carolina 2
      22. Oklahoma 1
      23. Oregon 1
      24. Pennsylvania 4
      25. Texas 2
      26. Utah 1
      27. Virginia 2
      28. Washington 2
    2. United Kingdom 4
    3. Canada 4
    4. Czech Republic 0
    5. Denmark 0
    6. France 1
    7. Italy 0
    8. South Africa 0
    9. China 1
    10. Mexico 0
  3. Summer & Short Term Film Schools 11
    1. United States 8
      1. California 4
      2. Massachusetts 1
      3. New York 2
      4. Pennsylvania 1
    2. United Kingdom 1
    3. Czech Republic 0
    4. Canada 0
    5. Denmark 0
    6. Italy 0
    7. South Africa 0
    8. France 0
    9. China 0

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Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
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5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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3K
Reviews
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As a candidate in the Cinema Directing, MFA program, you'll learn to craft character-driven narratives, work with producers, and create diverse...
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Directing
Yearly Tuition
$20k to $30k
Application Deadline Details
January 6, 2021
Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Producing (MFA)
Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Producing (MFA)
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The Cinema and Television Producing MFA program at Columbia College Chicago allows students to learn the filmmaking business while collaborating with other filmmakers on professional-level sets. Learn what makes a story worth telling as you study screenwriting and the financial and legal side of the film business. Gain experience in the film industry while hiring and working with talent. Collaborate with students across programs and disciplines—cinematographers, directors, editors, music...
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Producing
Yearly Tuition
$20k to $30k
Application Deadline Details
January 6, 2021
DePaul University - MFA Creative Producing
DePaul University - MFA Creative Producing
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118
The Master of Fine Arts In Creative Producing is offered exclusively in Los Angeles, and is the terminal degree for producing in film and television. The program prepares graduates for a successful career in producing, and also a number of entertainment careers as the skill set covers a wide spectrum of occupations such as studio executives, television showrunners, talent agents and managers.
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Creative Producing
Yearly Tuition
$10k to $20k
DePaul University - MFA in Comedy Screenwriting
DePaul University - MFA in Comedy Screenwriting
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In collaboration with The Second City, DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts is now offering degrees in Comedy Filmmaking
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Screenwriting
Yearly Tuition
$20k to $30k
Application Deadline Details
December 15 (Priority Deadline)
March 1 (Final Deadline)
DePaul University - MFA in Film and Television Directing
DePaul University - MFA in Film and Television Directing
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CDM's graduate programs are designed to accommodate the working professional.
Degrees Offered
  1. 3 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Yearly Tuition
$10k to $20k
Application Deadline Details
December 15, 2020 (Priority Deadline)
June 15, 2021 (Final Deadline)
DePaul University - MFA in Screenwriting
DePaul University - MFA in Screenwriting
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The Master of Fine Arts is a highly selective two-year program designed to cultivate the writer's voice through a demanding curriculum focused on...
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Screenwriting
Yearly Tuition
$10k to $20k
Application Deadline Details
December 15, 2020 (Priority Deadline)
July 1, 2021 (Final Deadline for International Applicants)
August 1, 2021 (Final Deadline for Domestic Applicants)
DePaul University - MS Film and Television
DePaul University - MS Film and Television
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The Master of Science in Film and Television emphasizes technical and creative proficiency in the areas of cinematography, editing, and sound for the screen. This intensive program is designed for students looking to acquire and further professional career skills in film and television. The degree is well-suited for career-changers as well as experienced professionals who want to add new technologies and creative workflows to their expertise.
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.S.
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Yearly Tuition
$10k to $20k
Northwestern MFA Writing for the Screen and Stage
Northwestern MFA Writing for the Screen and Stage
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4.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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2K
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Our two-year MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern's highly
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Screenwriting
Yearly Tuition
$40k to $50k
Application Deadline Details
January 15, 2021
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation
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517
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year M.F.A.
Concentrations
  1. Animation & Digital Arts
  2. Experimental Animation
Application Deadline Details
January 10

Latest Accepted Applications

  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Film and Television Production 2021

    The application process was more or less straight forward. It was fairly easy, just take your time and pace yourself to finish all the needed requirements.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    LMU - Film and Television Production
    Submission Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    Interview Date
    Mar 12, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    GPA: #.##

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  • Spring 2022 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) Nfts Directing animation MA 2022

    I got admitted to this course after doing a 5 day selection workshop which included an interview. A bit over a week after the workshop finished I got an email with the final decision.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    NFTS - Directing Animation
    Submission Date
    Jul 7, 2021
    Interview Date
    Sep 2, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Sep 14, 2021

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  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television

    Notified by email of a decision status in the youSC portal at 2:33am, logged onto the portal to find there was an acceptance letter. The letter requested a statement of intent + $300 deposit.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Writing for Screen and TV
    Submission Date
    Nov 15, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Feb 27, 2021
    GPA: #.##

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  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021

    I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Directing/Film Production
    Submission Date
    Nov 1, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    Interview Date
    Jan 25, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Jun 15, 2021

    Application Materials attached:
    1. Personal Statement
    2. Short Film

    GPA: #.##

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  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) MA Filmmaking - London Film School

    As far as application details / materials are concerned, the following documents were part of submission: - A Personal Statement - Portfolio of a few works done till date - A Photography Portfolio ( Optional) - Link to a project that you have worked on, in any capacity (DoP / Director /...
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    London Film School - MA Filmmaking
    Submission Date
    Oct 15, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Nov 22, 2020
    Interview Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Dec 15, 2020

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