US Film Schools

Reading Time: 2 minutesSavannah, Georgia, and Atlanta, Georgia, USA A creative, hands-on art school with strong connections to the film industry and professional production facilities in two Georgia cities. Quick facts What this school is known for SCAD is respected for being an art and design school with serious film credentials. It’s easier to get into than Ivy… Continue reading Scad Film Television

Reading Time: 2 minutesTemple University — School of Theater, Film and Media Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA An affordable public university with a strong experimental and documentary film tradition. Quick facts What this school is known for Temple is known for documentary and experimental film traditions. The program is more affordable than elite private schools. Faculty include Oscar, Emmy,… Continue reading Temple University Film

Reading Time: 3 minutesLos Angeles, California, USA The most prestigious graduate-only film school in the United States, known for extremely small cohorts and intensive hands-on feature film production. Quick facts What this school is known for AFI is basically the film world’s equivalent of a top-tier university. It’s the hardest film school to get into in America —… Continue reading Afi Conservatory, LA, US

Reading Time: 3 minutesLos Angeles, California, USA One of the best film schools in America, with world-class equipment, legendary faculty, and direct access to Hollywood studios. Quick facts What this school is known for UCLA TFT is the public university answer to USC’s film school. You get similar prestige and industry connections, but at much lower cost—especially if… Continue reading UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Reading Time: 2 minutesBoston University College of Communication Boston, Massachusetts, USA A rigorous program that teaches storytelling across film, television, and new media with small classes and strong industry networks. Quick facts What this school is known for BU’s film program is highly respected for balancing theory and hands-on work. The school teaches storytelling across all platforms—not just… Continue reading Boston University Film

Reading Time: 2 minutesWinston-Salem, North Carolina, USA UNCSA is one of the most affordable professional film conservatories in the US with a serious focus on hands-on filmmaking. Quick Facts What This School Is Known For UNCSA (University of North Carolina School of the Arts) operates a conservatory model, meaning students focus on filmmaking intensively from day one. The… Continue reading Uncsa School Of Filmmaking

Reading Time: 2 minutesCalifornia Institute of the Arts Valencia, California, USA CalArts is known for experimental and avant-garde films, animation, and producing acclaimed directors. Quick Facts What This School Is Known For CalArts is famous for encouraging experimental and avant-garde filmmaking. The school focuses on pushing creative boundaries rather than commercial filmmaking. Notable alumni include Tim Burton, Sofia… Continue reading Calarts Film Video, California, US

Reading Time: 3 minutesLos Angeles, California, USA One of the world’s most selective and influential film schools, known for producing Oscar-winning directors and visionary filmmakers across all disciplines of cinema. Quick facts What this school is known for USC SCA is legendary for producing filmmakers who go on to win Oscars and create major Hollywood films. The school… Continue reading USC School Of Cinematic Arts

Reading Time: 2 minutesChapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Orange, California, USA Chapman’s Dodge College is a top-ranked film school known for hands-on production education close to Los Angeles. Quick Facts What This School Is Known For Chapman Dodge College is ranked number 4 among US film schools by The Hollywood Reporter. The school emphasizes… Continue reading Chapman Dodge College, California, US

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustin, Texas, USA UT Austin’s RTF program is a selective public university film school known for affordability and connection to the Austin film scene. Quick Facts What This School Is Known For UT Austin’s RTF program is housed in the Moody College of Communication, part of the larger University of Texas system. Austin is known… Continue reading University of Texas at Austin Radio-Television-Film