Postgraduate Semester for Screenwriters & Filmmakers
In addition to the two-year MFA in Film program, VCFA offers a semester of postgraduate study for screenwriters and filmmakers.
Screenwriters – Offering writers the opportunity to polish their script, explore writing for visual media, or transform written work into a screenplay, this program offers full immersion into the evolving genres of feature, short, documentary, and episodic work.
Filmmakers – For filmmakers who want to explore new forms, gain creative insights, and refine their storytelling voices, this option offers an opportunity to take their current practice in new directions.
Admissions
Applicants must have earned a graduate degree in film or a related field and present a body of work to the Admissions Committee. Learning is project based and focused on refining creative choices and exploring innovative story and form.
Application
Post-grad semester applications will open in mid-September.
Deadline
October 1, 2024 for a January start.
April 1, 2025 for a summer start.
Tuition & Scholarships
- Please see Tuition & Fees page (postgrad tuition and postgrad residency fees). Initial residency participation is required at the start of the semester; students may attend a second residency at the end of the semester should they choose.
- Tuition & fees are subject to change; contact Admissions for current information.
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