Woodbury’s Filmmaking programs empower students to hone their critical, creative, and professional talents by advancing knowledge in the history, industry, and practice of film production. At Woodbury, we cultivate a collaborative environment where students can develop their stories, express their ideas, and master the new technologies that will help them succeed in the entertainment industry.
We offer two Filmmaking degrees: BA and BFA. These programs emphasize film as both an art form (BFA) and an industry (BA). Our advantageous location in Burbank, just a few miles from many of the major studios, means that our students learn from faculty who are both scholars and industry practitioners. Students in both paths have ample opportunity to take advantage of local resources, develop industry connections, and find nearby employment when they graduate.
We offer two Filmmaking degrees: BA and BFA. These programs emphasize film as both an art form (BFA) and an industry (BA). Our advantageous location in Burbank, just a few miles from many of the major studios, means that our students learn from faculty who are both scholars and industry practitioners. Students in both paths have ample opportunity to take advantage of local resources, develop industry connections, and find nearby employment when they graduate.
- Undergraduate Application Requirements
- Common Application Accepted
- No Letters of Recommendation Required
- Unofficial High School Transcripts
- Undergrad Transcripts (for Transfer applicants)
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Portfolio Not Required
- Undergrad Application Fee
- $0
- Minimum High School GPA
- 2.5
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Quick Facts
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
Nonprofit
Program Style:
Project-based
Lecture / Seminar-focused
Collaboration Model:
Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Instruction Format:
In-Person Only
Total Undergrad Student Body:
750
Undergraduate Entering Cohort Size:
20-30
Undergraduate Student to Faculty Ratio:
9:1
Deadlines, Decisions, & Enrollment
Undergraduate Deadlines:
Fall early action: November 1
Spring regular decision: November 1
Fall regular decision: January 15
Rolling deadline
Spring regular decision: November 1
Fall regular decision: January 15
Rolling deadline
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
$30k to $50k
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Scholarships
Scholarship & Funding Types:
Merit-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Financial Aid
Work-Study Opportunities
External Scholarships Accepted
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Copyrights & Production
Copyright Ownership:
Student owns all copyrights
Start of Production Classes (Undergraduate):
First Year
Production Funding:
Unknown
Students are responsible for raising all production funds
Avg. Out-of-Pocket Production Cost:
Unknown
Equipment Access
Equipment Checkout Access:
Standard Business Hours Only
Equipment Access Tiers:
Unknown
Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees:
Unknown
Production Safety & Compliance:
Unknown / Not Specified
Production Insurance Coverage:
Unknown
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
Private Editing Suites
Motion Capture Stage
Screening Rooms
Screening Theater
Sound Stage(s)
VFX / Animation Labs
Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
Professional Camcorders
Digital Cinema Cameras
Drone / Aerial
High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
Camera Brands Available:
Blackmagic
Canon
Sony
Lens Access:
Photo / DSLR Lenses
Professional Cinema Primes
Professional Cinema Zooms
High-End / Full-Frame Cinema Glass
Mixed / Entry-Level Kits
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
Professional LED Systems (Modern, high-output color-controllable fixtures and tube lights)
Heavy-Duty Lighting (High-output Tungsten or HMI fixtures for large-scale sets)
Studio Lighting Grid (Fixed overhead lighting systems in a soundstage environment)
Standard Grip Package (Stands, flags, nets, sandbags, and mounting hardware)
Advanced Rigging Support (Specific hardware for vehicle mounts, wall-busters, or complex rigging)
Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
Specialized Camera Movement (Jibs, cranes, or stabilized vest systems like Steadicam)
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Adobe Creative Cloud
Audio Post Software Taught:
Pro Tools
Writing & Production Software Taught:
Final Draft
Movie Magic Budgeting
Movie Magic Scheduling
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Career Services Support
Direct Placement / Matchmaking
Internships for Academic Credit
Semester-in-LA / NY Program
Mandatory Internship Program
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Career Development Training
Exclusive Industry Job Board
Annual Film Showcase
On-Campus Industry Recruiting Fairs
Alumni Mentorship Program
