Overview

The comprehensive curriculum of the Filmmaking program from University of North Carolina Wilmington includes multi-modal (narrative, documentary, and experimental) workshop-style courses in cinematography, screenwriting, editing, sound design, producing, and directing, as well as courses in cinema history, analysis, and aesthetics.

Each student develops technical expertise and a creative voice by:

Directing three short films.
Collaborating on projects directed by peers.
Developing filmmaking skills in specialized classes.

Students gain additional practical experience through internships or other applied-learning projects tailored to their interest in some aspect of motion picture production, exhibition, distribution, or education.

Who should apply to the MFA in Filmmaking?

The MFA serves established and aspiring filmmakers seeking to develop their artistic, technical, and professional filmmaking skills in a variety of modes and roles. It furthermore offers a practical education in motion-picture production for professionals in related areas, such as interactive media, advertising, journalism, gaming, and publishing. Finally, it provides a terminal degree to those seeking teaching positions, especially at the college level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Editing
Cinematography
Sound Recording and Design
Directing the Experimental Film
Entrepreneurs in the Industry
Screenwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Entrepreneurship View 136 other Masters in Entrepreneurship in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Statement of Purpose that articulates the goals the candidate would like to pursue in the M.F.A. program.
A sample of creative film or video work. You may submit multiple samples of creative work, but the total running time of all samples must be at least 5 minutes and no more than 20 minutes.
Work in other media (i.e. still photographs, audio projects or a written script) may be submitted, but at least one example of filmmaking work is required. The application for graduate admission allows up to three uploads of work in other media, each with a maximum size of 20mb.
An example of academic writing, at least 5-10 pages long.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
An application for graduate admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25579 USD / year

≈ 25579 USD / year
Out-of-State

25579 USD / year

≈ 25579 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6323 USD / year

≈ 6323 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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