35 Master's degrees in Film Studies in New York, United States

Writing and Producing for Television
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.
Film and Media Studies- Selznick Film Preservation
Film and Media Studies- Selznick Film Preservation is offered by University of Rochester. The Department of English at the University of Rochester offers a special English MA with a concentration in film and media studies.
Cinema
Binghamton University’s Cinema Department’s Master of Fine Arts program in Cinema encourages future filmmakers to explore the formal, historical and cultural meanings of cinema and its components, processes and tools, as a means to develop creative strategies for self-expression.
Documentary
The Documentary program at Columbia University combines world‐class training in how to be a reporter with professional skills in the craft of long-form visual storytelling.
Film - Screenwriting and Directing
The mission of the Film - Screenwriting and Directing program at Columbia University is to rigorously train storytellers in film, television, and digital media. This concentration is specifically for students who intend to immerse themselves in the art of both writing and directing, many of whom will go on to become writer-directors.
Nanoscale Science - Ultra-Thin Film Single and Multilayered Nanomaterial Structures
The Nanoscale Science M.S. program provides the critical theoretical and experimental skill base and know-how for knowledge creation in the areas of nanoscale materials, structures, and architectures. This Nanoscale Science - Ultra-Thin Film Single and Multilayered Nanomaterial Structures track is offered at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.
Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media
The Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media program of University of Rochester is designed for students seeking careers in jazz studies and contemporary media music performance, composition/arranging, and higher education.
Graduate Film
The Graduate Film MFA program from New York University is an intensive three-year conservatory in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television that trains students in the art of cinematic storytelling.
Art
The Art programme at The City University of New York offers a comprehensive education in creative practice and history. Students can pursue various degree types, including B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A. levels, through full-time study. This curriculum blends traditional studio techniques with modern digital media in a vibrant urban setting.
Film
The Film programme from Syracuse University integrates film production with the conceptual and critical study of the medium while providing a strong focus on global cinema.
Television, Radio and Film
Producing. Directing. Writing. Management. Whatever you see yourself doing in entertainment, your path to your career in entertainment starts at the Newhouse School with the Television, Radio and Film Master’s programme at Syracuse University.
Film
Film from Stony Brook University is a two plus year program that includes dedicated Tracks in Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, and an Independent Track, with production periods culminating in a feature screenplay, a 20-minute MFA thesis film, a television writer’s portfolio, or a feature producer’s package.
Contemporary Media and Film Composition
University of Rochester's Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media offers a Master's degree in Contemporary Media and Film Composition
Film - Creative Producing
The Film - Creative Producing program at Columbia University is a three-year program that takes advantage of Columbia’s unique geography at the center of the independent film world, with the mission of creating the next generation of producers.
Art Studio
MFA Art Studio program at The City University of New York is a low-cost, comprehensive, studio-based graduate program focused on contemporary painting, sculpture, installation, digital media, critical theory, and social practice art
Studio Art
Build your portfolio, improve your artistic ability and gain invaluable insight from experts in the field with the Studio Art program of University at Albany.
Screen Studies
The MA in Screen Studies from The City University of New York provides a comprehensive education in cinema and screen history, theory, criticism, and aesthetics, encompassing the scholarly exploration of motion pictures as a form of art and a means of social communication.
Media Scoring
When we match movies, music intensifies our emotions. Music weaves through narrative, living in the space between and around dialog. In this Media Scoring degree at The City University of New York, you’ll compose soundtracks from the perspective of storytellers, layering music with sound, and informed by visuals.
Integrated Media Arts
The Integrated Media Arts programme at The City University of New York is a sophisticated MFA degree focusing on non-fiction media. This advanced course offers flexible study modes for socially engaged creators. Students develop multi-disciplinary skills in film and visual arts through a rigorous, professional curriculum.
Acting for Film
During the New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting for Film program, students build mastery and expertise in the craft of acting through technical, emotional, and physical coursework and projects.