OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film and Television Production
Ranked among the top film schools globally by The Hollywood Reporter, offering 100% production-funded thesis filmmaking, state-of-the-art sound stages, and Hollywood masterclasses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Creative writing portfolio, visual sample submission (up to 10 minutes), and personal narrative statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation evaluating artistic voice and teamwork
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- FSU College of Motion Picture Arts fully finances all student film production budgets; graduate assistantships available
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- In-state/Out-of-state tuition covered for production fellows
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Florida State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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