Overview

This MFA is a rigorous professional film production program for film practitioners and visual artists who demonstrate a commitment to the expressive potential of filmmaking and the exploration of non-traditional modes of distribution.

Outcomes

The Feature Film Production MFA at the University of Central Florida produces graduates with mastery of storytelling through cinema as it encourages the candidate to find a personal style.

The program emphasizes story, performance, aesthetic choice, business, and creative thinking. The program develops graduates who can compete in the worlds of national and international independent filmmaking.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Film Production
Developing the Film Screenplay
Research Methods in Film and Digital Media
Screenplay Refinement
Microbudget Production Design
Advanced Directing Workshop
Guerrilla Marketing and Models of Distribution
Microbudget Pre-Production
Arts and Media Entrepreneurship
Microbudget Post-Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BA or BFA in film production is preferred, however, degrees in related areas are acceptable if accompanied by a strong video portfolio.
Personal Statement and Résumé
Portfolio: Submit 1 – 3 complete short films (each being 15 minutes or less) that the applicant has participated in as a principle creative collaborator (i.e. as writer, director, producer, director of photography, production designer, and/or editor).
Writing Sample
Provide two letters of recommendation, with at least one from an industry professional or college/university professor.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6664 USD / year

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Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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