MFA Writing and Producing for TV
Transform Your Original Stories into Captivating Series
LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV) is a top 5 film school located in the heart of Los Angeles’ media, entertainment, and technology industries. Our immersive 3-year, full-time MFA in Writing and Producing for Television is your breakthrough to a creative career in TV — whether it’s at a major network, streaming platform, or the next emerging outlet.
Right from the start, you’ll step into a true writers’ room setting, creating your portfolio including spec scripts, pilots, and long-form teleplays. You’ll also explore writing plays, games, and digital content, giving you the flexibility to write for any screen.
Cultivate Your Skills
Over the course of the program, you’ll be part of an intensive workshop-style environment where bold ideas and imagination are celebrated. This workshop will fully prepare you to confidently pitch your ideas and bring them to life. Here you’ll:
- Write, revise, and refine your stories under the guidance of award-winning faculty
- Receive personalized feedback from your professors and peers
- Build a portfolio that reflects your unique voice and creative vision
- Gain hands-on production experience and leadership skills to become a showrunner
Our exclusive, annual First Pitch event is your opportunity to bring your writing into the room – and onto the radar of industry decision-makers. Over 40 agents, managers, and other film and TV professionals come to campus to hear directly from our MFA writing graduates. You’ll pitch your ideas and share your creative vision with industry pros who can help launch your career.
Ready to run the show? This is where your career in TV begins.
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Learning by Doing
Build confidence through hands-on production and real-world pitching sessions while creating a polished portfolio that highlights your voice, creativity, and potential. Let your talents shine, and show agents and managers you’re exactly who they’ve been looking for.
Amplify Your Voice
Your story matters, and we’ll help you tell it. Our distinguished faculty are working professionals who know what it takes to succeed in today’s industry. Through mentorship and hands-on guidance, you’ll sharpen your storytelling skills and develop your own distinctive voice that will help bring your ideas to life. You’ll learn how to navigate the creative process along with the business behind it.
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 develop your craft and voice, we’ll equip you with the creative, business, and technical skills needed to succeed. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio that not only showcases your talent and vision but also belongs entirely to you.