210 Master's degrees in Film Studies in United States

The Cinematic Arts program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee focuses on the intensive and rigorous production of creative time-based art. Non-commercial in spirit, we encourage works that demonstrate a personal commitment to the cinematic arts.  

Innovations in techniques, communication, and distribution channels have leveled the playing field for filmmakers, but the elements of a compelling film remain the same. Learn more with this Film Production programme offered at Full Sail University.

This Theatre Arts - Directing Concentration degree at California State University Fullerton is for students who desire a professionally oriented education and training in design and technical production, and directing.

This Art - Creative Photography programme at California State University Fullerton provides a balance of study and practice for those who wish a career in the visual arts, or who want to prepare for further graduate work in the field. 

At its heart, the Writing and Producing for Television programme from the Long Island University (LIU) mirrors the real world of a TV writers room: In year one, students are presented with an idea for a TV series.

The Communication Studies - Storytelling course from East Tennessee State University focuses on developing the narrative skills that make communication memorable and impactful. 

The Art - Creative Photography and Experimental Media degree at California State University Fullerton features a rigorous studio programme for the serious, responsible and talented student. The curriculum and faculty challenge students to focus on the goal of becoming professional artists.

The Social Documentation programme at University of California, Santa Cruz is a unique MFA degree designed for future documentarians. This full-time course focuses on social change and marginalized communities. Students develop professional production skills through a public-facing curriculum over a two-year duration.

The Writing for the Screen program of Loyola Marymount University uses long-form storytelling as a basis for preparing students for a career in screenwriting.

In the two-year M.A. Film Studies program at Chapman University, students take courses that establish the key academic methods in the fields of film and media studies, with the opportunity to personalize their degree with a choice of electives.

The Writing for Screen & Television MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year degree program which concentrates on training screenwriters to work in the entertainment industry and beyond.

The Master of Fine Arts in Production Management program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.

The Science and Natural History Filmmaking programme at Montana State University is a unique MFA degree designed for those with backgrounds in science or technology. This full-time course focuses on creating accurate and innovative media to advance public understanding of the natural world through creative storytelling.

Explore the expanding boundaries between filmmaking approaches, driven by choices of subject and style, and learn to take creative control with the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.

The MFA in Dramaturgy at The University of Iowa is central to the mission of training theatre artists who will create the theatre of the future by building on theatrical traditions of the past. 

The Producing Film, Television, and Video degree at American University Washington DC prepares you for a career as a producer or production manager of a wide variety of film and video programs: independent feature films, documentary films, television programs, educational videos, and special interest videos.

The Graduate Film programme at New York University is an intensive three-year conservatory based in the heart of Greenwich Village. This public study mode course focuses on narrative storytelling and technical virtuosity. Students develop a professional reel and feature script while mastering the art of cinematic voice.

The Interactive Media Division offers the Interactive Media MFA program at University of Southern California as well as a number of courses in computer-based entertainment for non-majors. The fundamental philosophy of the division is coherent with that of the programs of the school, stressing creativity of expression, experimentation and excellence in execution.

Our Master of Fine Arts in Scene Design program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.

The Film and Television program at DePaul University emphasizes technical proficiency in the areas of Cinematography, post-production, and sound for the screen.