University of Central Florida - Nicholson School of Communication and Media

UCF's BFA program is split into 4 modalities: narrative production, documentary production, experimental production, and feature/tv writing.

I personally have had a wonderful time here being taught by member of the Academy/professional screenwriter Barry Sandler in the feature/tv writing modality. I think the benefits that UCF has is access to good equipment and a strong emphasis on independent microbudget filmmaking. The narrative track doesn't focus as much on story/character as I think it should, but the feature/tv writing track has well prepared me for the next development of my film career as I try to move more into directing. I have already got a few acceptances off of my junior year feature script and a short film that I was able to produce through the Honors Thesis program.

I would recommend for undergraduate program, but I struggle to recommend for graduate unless you already have connections into the industry and just want the opportunity to make a feature film.