MFA Film and Television Production
From Your First Shoot to Your Final Cut
LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV) is a top-ranked film school located in the heart of Los Angeles’ media, entertainment, and technology industries. In our immersive 3-year, full-time MFA in Film and Television Production, you won’t just study filmmaking — you’ll live it.
From day one, you’ll be behind the camera, collaborating with peers, and guided by industry-experienced faculty and staff, every step of the way. You’ll gain hands-on training in filmmaking and visual storytelling, including mounting a production, writing and directing, managing budgets, and guiding a project through post-production.
Choose Your Path
After building a strong foundation and gaining experience, you’ll choose one of five specializations, each with tailored coursework designed to let you take the lead on your creative journey:
- Creative Producing
- Directing - Fiction (Narrative)
- Directing - Non-Fiction (Documentary)
- Cinematography
- Editing
Ready to tell your story? Start your journey in film and television production today.
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Hands On-Learning
Inspired by real film and TV industry practices, you will crew on your classmates’ films and form your own tight-knit creative teams. You’ll learn how to give and receive constructive feedback and bring your ambitious and innovative ideas to life. During your first year, you’ll create three to five short narrative or documentary films.
Pro Tools
Premier state-of-the-art equipment and technology are available to students in both our Playa Vista and Westchester campuses. You’ll have access to production stages and prop/set design shops, advanced camera packaging and lighting gear, tapeless workflows with server-based port-production, and even 35mm film if you want to explore the foundations of cinema.
Industry Access
Our acclaimed faculty and staff aren’t just professors; they’re industry insiders. From helping you land internships to introducing you to managers and agents, to advising you on entering film festivals, they’ll open doors to exciting creative opportunities. You’ll attend industry meet-and-greets, panels, and pitch events that give you direct access to the people shaping the future of film and television.
Own Your Work
You create it, you own it. For every script, short film, or pilot you create, you’ll retain full creative control and ownership of your work. As you bring your ideas to life, we will provide the foundation to help you master the creative, business, and technical skills essential to your success. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio that not only showcases your talent and vision but also belongs entirely to you.