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  4. BFA Film and Television

BFA Film and Television

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York University

Program Overview

Program mentors young artists in the traditions and innovations of an evolving media landscape that is deeply rooted in visual storytelling. Together, faculty, staff, and students create more than 5,000 films per year. Since 1965, program has had a significant impact on the cultural and artistic landscape. Notable graduates include directors Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas) and Chris Columbus (Night at the Museum), editor Sally Menke (Pulp Fiction), independent filmmakers Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) and Joel Coen (Fargo), directors of photography Reed Morano (Frozen River, Director: The Handmaid's Tale) and Ernest Dickerson (Do the Right Thing), TV writer/producers Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad) Damon Lindelof (Lost) and Emily Whitesell (Homicide: Life on the Street), documentarians Nanette Burstein (American Teen) and Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me), experimental filmmaker George Von Steiner and Pixar Studios animation artists Alex Woo and Andrew Coats.

Program Key Stats

$56730 (Annual cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.6
37
85

1440
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application, Official score reports, Official transcripts, Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript, Audition or Portfolio, Test scores: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Entrepreneur
  • Booking Agent (or Talent Agent)
  • Concert Promoter
  • Independent Radio Promoter
  • Retail Sales Management
  • Entertainment Attorney
  • Business Manager
  • Music Supervisor (Music Licensing/Clearance)
  • Music Business Consultant
  • Contractor
  • Record Company Executive
  • Label Manager
  • A&R Representative/A&R Coordinator
  • A&R Administrator
  • Director of Publicity (or Public Relations Director)
  • Publicist (or Press Agent)
  • Assistant Publicist

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