Overview

The Digital Filmmaking - Filmmaking M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a comprehensive three-year programme designed to cultivate the next generation of socially engaged and ethically aware filmmakers. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that blends technical mastery with creative exploration in one of America's most prominent media hubs. This terminal degree provides the necessary credentials for both high-level industry production roles and university-level teaching positions.

Why Digital Filmmaking - Filmmaking at Georgia State University?

Georgia State University boasts the longest-running graduate film school in the region, providing over 25 years of excellence in production education. Students benefit from the university's strategic location in Atlanta, the third-largest media capital in the United States, offering unparalleled access to a booming film and television industry. The programme is distinguished by its commitment to diverse perspectives and alternative storytelling structures that challenge traditional cinematic norms.

The university maintains significant industry partnerships that enhance the student experience. Through the Georgia Film Academy and Trilith Studios, learners gain access to world-class production resources, including massive sound stages and advanced post-production suites. Additionally, the programme offers funded teaching assistantships, providing students with practical pedagogical experience while often including full tuition waivers and monthly stipends.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 16651 per semester
National fee: USD 16180 per semester
Local fee: USD 4895 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Cinematography
Sound Design
Pedagogy
Theory
History
Writing
Documentary
Experimental
Directing

Careers with Digital Filmmaking - Filmmaking

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the global media landscape, focusing on fiction filmmaking, documentary production, and advocacy media. The programme equips students with a professional portfolio and a thesis film that serves as a calling card for the industry. Because the M.F.A. is a terminal degree, many graduates pursue careers in academia as professors or instructors of film and media production.

The skills acquired allow alumni to navigate the competitive film industry in roles such as director, producer, cinematographer, or editor. With Georgia's industry generating billions in direct spending, graduates are well-positioned to join major productions or lead independent creative ventures. The training also supports careers in community-based media and social justice activism, leveraging visual expression to impact society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Short Screenwriting
Advanced Digital Cinematography
Episodic and Serial Television Production
Digital Editing
Post-Production & Color Grading
Media Entrepreneurship
Acting/Directing for the Camera
Film Directing
Documentary Production
Visual Effects for Film
Music Video Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies View 211 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must meet the following requirements:

Hold a bachelor’s degree (equal to 120 semester credit hours) from an accredited institution.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their undergraduate studies.
Submit a portfolio of creative work and a resume/CV.
Submit a personal statement.
Submit an academic writing sample.
Submit two letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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