Overview

In this Master of Fine Arts in Cinema, from Binghamton University, students have access to a wide range of photochemical and digital resources to create innovative cinematic works, including experimental film, video art, non-fiction, animation, audio-visual performance, and installation.

The integration of production and film studies in our MFA program enables our students to articulate their ideas and processes more effectively and understand their practices more deeply.

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

The Cinema Department has been hosting the Student Experimental Film Festival (SEFF) in Binghamton since 2010, which features experimental films and videos produced by students enrolled in higher education in the United States.

MFA students are encouraged to participate in organizing the festival.

Careers in Cinema

Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees or enter the workforce through

independent filmmaking,

cinematography,

editing,

and more.

Though our students aren’t specifically trained for industry work, they can succeed in that area with the education they receive at Binghamton University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Theory
Digital Videomaking
Expression and Innovation in Film and Video
Experience, History and Analysis of Cinema
Video and Filmmaking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts
A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
Personal statement of 2 to 3 pages describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, your prospective concentration, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
Sample creative works, which are uploaded to the Portfolio section of the online application.
Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Out-of-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 USD / month

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

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Overview

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

Careers in Cinema

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Binghamton

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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