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216 Master's degrees in Film Studies in United States
Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism
Upon completion of the Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism program from Yale University, students are eligible to register to remain in residence for one year in which they may formulate a dissertation proposal and apply to the Doctor of Fine Arts program.
Film Directing
Students in the Film Directing Program from California Institute of the Arts CalArts are intensely diverse in identity and perspective; over 70% of our community comes from outside the United States, from such countries as Iran, Iceland, China, Taiwan, Colombia, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil (among many others)
Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting
Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles is a three-year, terminal degree program that prepares students for diverse professional and academic careers in content creation, acting, and writing in the narrative media.

Film Production
Innovations in techniques, communication, and distribution channels have leveled the playing field for filmmakers, but the elements of a compelling film remain the same. Learn more with this Film Production programme offered at Full Sail University.
Cinema and Television Directing
The best directors need equal mastery of leadership, storytelling, and production skills. As a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the Cinema and Television Directing program at Columbia College Chicago, you'll learn how to craft character-driven narratives, lead a crew, and create diverse and authentic films grounded in the human experience.
Theatre - Directing
The Theatre - Directing program at Columbia University is based on the idea that one’s vision as a director is developed through practice, encouragement, critical feedback, collaboration…and more practice
Film and Theatre
The Departments of Film and Theatre at the University of New Orleans offer Masters of Fine Arts degrees with three fields of study in Film Production, Theatre Performance and Directing, or Theatre Design.
Film, Television and Photography
The MFA in Film, Television and Photography at Mount Saint Mary's University is a two-year program designed to provide students with the skills and expertise they need to share the stories they so passionately want to tell.
Film and Media Arts
The Film and Media Arts program at American University Washington DC prepares you to be a compelling visual storyteller. You will learn the skills you need for a career creating meaningful stories that inform and inspire action in film, video, and game design.
Theatre
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree at Western Illinois University in the following areas of concentration: acting, directing, and design (costume, lighting, and scenic).
Communication - Documentary Studies
The Communication - Documentary Studies programme at Northern Arizona University offers a comprehensive full-time learning experience. Students develop professional storytelling skills through media and research. This degree focuses on creating impactful content while utilising state-of-the-art facilities and expert mentorship.
Music Technology - Film Music Technology
Follow your passion, expand your technology acumen and build a strong portfolio for employers with the Master of Music in Music Technology - Film Music Technology Emphasis from Southern Utah University.
Theatre - Interdisciplinary Digital Media
The Theatre - Interdisciplinary Digital Media MFA program from Arizona State University focuses on the growing importance of digital media as a way of making and thinking about art.
Cinematic Arts
Welcome storytellers. Houston Christian University’s innovative Master of Arts in Cinematic Arts degree empowers students to harness the transformative power of film and pursue their passion for cinematic arts.
Media Ventures
The master’s program in Media Ventures at Boston University is an advanced degree program for creative, enterprising students who are interested in innovative media models, and who want to learn the skills and strategies to bring their ideas to the marketplace.
Film Directing
The Directing program at School of Visual Arts offers emerging filmmakers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the art and craft of directing film. Great directors are great storytellers. The one-year master's program in film directing is designed to provide an extensive education in visual storytelling.
Film and Television Production
The Film and Television Production program of Loyola Marymount University prepares students to master the art, craft, and business of filmmaking for large and small screens.
Theatre and Performance
The Theatre and Performance programme at University at Buffalo is a research-focused M.A. degree. This 30-credit course is designed for full-time study, typically completed in three semesters. It integrates scholarship with practice, preparing students for advanced doctoral research or professional roles in the arts.
Digital Media and Storytelling
Digital Media and Storytelling from Loyola University Chicago is for makers. Makers of all forms of digital content who desire the tools to turn their ideas into compelling, marketable stories they can share with the world.
Production Management
The Master of Fine Arts in Production Management program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.