Any advice for a newbie interested in Documentary? BA or MFA?

[ithomas]

Hey all!

I am about to graduate undergrad with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Political Science, but would love to apply that to film. I am currently working on an environmental justice documentary on the western slope of Colorado, but want to take that to the next level with formal education. Should I be investigating graduate programs or go for another undergrad major? Are there any institutions with environmentally-focused documentary programs? I have next to no knowledge on the whole process, so I thought one of you wonderful folks would be able to provide some guidance. May thanks!

 

[Chris W]

I don't see a point to get another undergrad degree. Go for the MFA.

You can use our film school database to find schools that have documentary programs as well.

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[A248]

Hey all!

I am about to graduate undergrad with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Political Science, but would love to apply that to film. I am currently working on an environmental justice documentary on the western slope of Colorado, but want to take that to the next level with formal education. Should I be investigating graduate programs or go for another undergrad major? Are there any institutions with environmentally-focused documentary programs? I have next to no knowledge on the whole process, so I thought one of you wonderful folks would be able to provide some guidance. May thanks!

Hey, I'm a current MFA student at Loyola Marymount and a documentary filmmaker. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about grad programs/documentary. Also, this Montana program may be worth looking into: MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking (SNHF) - Science & Natural History Filmmaking | Montana State University
I know someone who attended and was very happy with the program.