Overview

The strength of the Film - Writing for Film and Television program at Columbia University is its diversity – we welcome writers with strong voices from all over the world with different styles, who all have stories to tell.

It is our mission to help our diverse and talented pool of students learn to use their voices to tell their stories in the best possible ways. We are aware that Film School is expensive and that there are no guarantees of breaking into the industry, so we make sure our graduates leave the program with a portfolio of professional-quality screenplays, significant exposure to the industry while in the program, mentors in the industry after graduation, an understanding of how to find representation and break in, a support system of fellow students who have graduated in the past few years, and a devoted faculty that never stops answering calls or trying to help.

Our core faculty is supplemented by a nourishing stream of adjuncts and guest lecturers who are at the forefront of different areas of TV and movie making.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directing
Directing Actors
Practical Production
Role of the Producer
Screenwriting
Script to Screen
Secrets of the Short
Pilot

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Creative Writing View 216 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application
Official Undergraduate Transcript
Three Letters of Recommendation
Creative Materials Required for Application

$110 Online Application Fee

Autobiographical Essay

Dramatic Writing Sample

Film Prompt

Feature Film Treatment
Visual Submission

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

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year
Out-of-State

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year

Additional Details

Third-Year Tuition : $6,436/ year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

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