Overview

About the Program

For more than half a century, the Production and Directing program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have trained students in the art and technique of media production while expanding their understanding of the critical, theoretical and historical components of these art forms. Our goal is to infuse the highest standards of craftsmanship, coupled with imaginative freedom and a sense of social responsibility.

The Art of Collaboration

The first year of the program introduces students to foundational skills and collaborative processes for all aspects of filmmaking. The curriculum includes screenwriting, directing, documentary, cinematography, editing, postproduction and production planning, as well as exposure to critical and historical contexts for media making and study.

Faculty Mentorship

In the second year of the program, students work closely with faculty mentors to deepen their understanding of production techniques and impactful storytelling strategies. Each student will have the opportunity to write, direct, edit and realize their own vision with creative projects in fictional narrative, documentary, digital media or experimental film, while also taking courses in cinema and media studies and advanced filmmaking techniques.

Thesis Production

In the third year, students focus on their thesis production, which may be in documentary or narrative form. Although the majority of the third year is devoted to writing, planning, shooting and editing the thesis film, students also have the option of taking elective classes to deepen their skills and broaden their exposure to adjacent areas of study (screenwriting, producing, animation, digital media, etc.).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directing/Coverage

Direction of Actors for Film and Television

Advanced Direction of Actors for Film and Television

Advanced Coverage

Directing Actors for Camera

Writing Short Screenplays

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have at least a 3.0 GPA

Satisfy the University of California’s Graduate Admission Requirements

Complete equivalent to a 4-year U.S. bachelor’s degree

Statement of Purpose

Upload a Short Film Treatment

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Three Letters of Recommendation

Any international applicant whose first language is not English must certify proficiency in English when applying to UCLA, and, if admitted, upon arrival

U.S. immigration law requires that international applicants, if admitted, show documented evidence that sufficient funds to cover all tuition, fees, transportation, and living expenses are available for the first year of their studies at UCLA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

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Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the Program

The Art of Collaboration

Faculty Mentorship

Thesis Production

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Beverly Hills

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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