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STUDYING FILM AT THE MOUNT

In the MFA in Film, Television and Photography at Mount Saint Mary’s, you’ll embark on a two-year journey to develop the essential skills and know-how to bring your passion to life.

Our flexible MFA program offers classes on weekends, weeknights or a combination of both at our studio in the heart of Hollywood — perfect for working professionals, media insiders and anyone seeking to intern or dedicate extensive time to their craft.

Experience the unique program structure designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life while empowering you to transform your creative aspirations into reality.

Concentration Options

In the MFA program, students have the option to pursue one or two of the following concentrations:

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Use lighting, camera angles, and more to tell a visual story through film.

DIRECTING

Bring an overall vision to life by directing the cast and crew.

PRODUCING

Take a story from script to screen by choosing location, actors, etc.

DOCUMENTARY STUDIES

Develop the skills to bring powerful, true stories to the masses.

SCREENWRITING

Craft the story, write the dialogue, and set the scene with the script.

MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN

Record, edit, and mix various sound elements and musical pieces to evoke emotion.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Create visual elements in film with an artistic eye and the right technical knowledge.

ACTING

Bring the script's dialogue to fruition by acting out the scenes.

EDITING

Get the final say in how the full story is told in post-production.

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