Overview

Students at Mount Saint Mary's University can complete the Film, Television and Photography program by taking classes on weekends, weeknights or both at our new MSMU Hollywood studio. Our flexible weekend structure accommodates working individuals and those already in the media industry, as well as those who would like to intern or work on their projects full-time.

Students have the option to pursue one or two of the following concentrations: Cinematography; Directing; Producing; Documentary Studies; Photography; Screenwriting; Acting; Editing; Music and Sound Design. Elective options include: Screenwriting, Pitching and Packaging, Directing, International Media, Documentary, Cinematography, Advanced Editing, Advanced Sound Design, Music for Visual Media, Photography, Writing for Television, and a wide range of genre and media studies courses.

Study film at Mount Saint Mary’s Hollywood studio

Located at Mount Saint Mary’s University’s studio in Hollywood, our MFA and certificate programs in film provide students with all of the essential skills to create and produce professional films and build a body of work that demonstrates their abilities in each aspect of the creative and technical process in a professional studio setting.

The centerpiece of the department’s curriculum is to encourage collaborative filmmaking, innovative thinking and a critical, hands-on understanding of new technologies. That means our students work on real projects using all the latest equipment and learning from experienced professors. All of our film programs provide students with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, pursue their specializations and discover their distinct voices. By the time they graduate, students will have built a body of work that demonstrates their creative and technical abilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screenwriting

Pitching and Packaging

Directing

Cinematography

Advanced Editing

Advanced Sound Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, earned by the expected date of entry.

Application Essay

Resume

Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Creative Portfolio
In addition to submitting a full application, applicants who are under consideration for admission may be invited to an in-person interview with the academic director and/or a faculty member as part of the admission decision process. A brief, on-site writing sample may also be requested at the time of the interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26015 USD / year

≈ 26015 USD / year
Out-of-State

26015 USD / year

≈ 26015 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26015 USD / year

≈ 26015 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Study film at Mount Saint Mary’s Hollywood studio

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Los Angeles

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