MFA Programs in Film and Television
Where Your Storytelling Comes to Life
A top 5 film school, LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV) is located in the heart of Los Angeles – the global hub of media, entertainment, and technology.
You’ll gain real-world experience in writers’ rooms, production sets, and pitch sessions while developing a professional portfolio and making invaluable industry connections. It’s all about preparing you to step confidently into the industry and launch your career as a director, producer, screenwriter, or showrunner through one of our three immersive, full-time MFA programs.
MFA Film & TV Production
- Cultivate your artistic voice while mastering the practical aspects of production
- Choice of Specialization: Cinematography, Creative Producing, Directing Fiction, Directing Non-Fiction, or Editing
- Access to industry-leading equipment and state-of-the-art facilities
- 3-year full-time program
MFA Writing & Producing for TV
- For emerging showrunners and writer/producers
- Build expertise in mastering character development, storytelling structure, and cinematic style
- Gain an insider's understanding of the TV business
- Develop a portfolio of spec scripts, pilots, and a webisode or trailer for a series
- 3-year full-time program
MFA Writing for the Screen
- Learn how to think and work like a professional screenwriter
- Get hands-on mentorship from experienced, award-winning faculty
- Gain intensive pitching practice and networking opportunities
- Create a portfolio of work, including screenplays, teleplays, and one-hour and half-hour television pilots
- 3-year full-time program
Ready to start your career in film and television?
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Evan Romansky, MFA '16
Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer, Netflix's Ratched
"LMU opened up every single door that I could have asked for as an aspiring writer."
Rebecca Murga, MFA '23
Writer, AppleTV+'s Swagger
"The entertainment industry is all about cross-pollination of art, of business, of contracts, of selling, of marketing. And LMU's network has all of that. Alumni, the faculty, other students—it's this amazing community built on collective success."
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.