Film

Earn Your Film Degree

At our film school, you’ll learn how to make movies, TV shows and become part of the entertainment industry. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of filmmakers with our hands-on curriculum based on real film productions.

Our Film Program offers both Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Film. Our bachelor’s degree allows you to choose a program concentration suited to your specific interests in Production, Cinematography, Directing or Producing. All program concentrations build on the foundation of film theory and are applied in an experiential learning environment here in Hollywood. What are you waiting for?

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Film Production Degree

Production

Learn the technical and aesthetic aspects of the motion picture. Focus on visual storytelling and the development of your own creative voice in film production.

Bachelor of Science in Film Production – Production

Film Degree - Cinematography

Cinematography

Discover the art and technology of motion-picture photography. You’ll learn how to enhance a story through the use of lighting and composition, as well as how to select the best equipment for your project.

Bachelor of Science in Film Production – Cinematography

Film Degree - Directing

Directing

Explore film production through the director’s lens. You’ll learn the responsibilities of calling the shots using our fully equipped professional sound stages.

Bachelor of Science in Film Production – Directing

Film Degree - Producing

Producing

Filmmaking is fueled by creativity, strategy and effective leadership. Producing requires a sense of entrepreneurship and is made for self-starters driven by creative passion and business acumen.

Bachelor of Science in Film Production – Producing

Film Degree

Associate Degree

If you want to explore every aspect of modern filmmaking quickly, our associate program is right for you. This 18-month degree program introduces you to all areas of film, focusing on technical proficiency and creative development.

Associate of Science in Film

Student TechKit^®

You’ll use the same equipment used by the pros. We outfit you with a retina display MacBook laptop loaded with software including: Avid Media Composer, Final Draft, Movie Magic Budgeting, Movie Magic Scheduling, Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.*

*Specific types of gear and gear info subject to change without notice.

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Not Your Average Classroom

Take a peek inside our film sets and production stages. Not only will you be exposed to industry-experienced faculty, you’ll work in a hands-on environment and learn the technical skills needed to excel in the field.

Step onto our sets and get a first-hand experience of our
Multiple Soundstages • Green Screen Stage • Dolby-Approved Dubbing Stage • 300-Seat Movie Theater • Avid Editing Lab and more!

Did you know that we offer daily tours of our campus?

Alumni Success

Join the ever-growing list of alumni who are shaping the film industry with their contributions to the craft. The legacies our alumni leave behind inspire future generations of students to pave their own path to success in the entertainment industry. Here are just some of the esteemed alumni who’ve worked on award-winning productions in film, TV and the commercial industry.

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Alex M. Ferrufino

Alex M. Ferrufino

Alex M. Ferrufino is best known for the HBO Latinx-winning short film, Slipping Into Darkness. The film follows a young Mexican American named Juanito, who is struggling to provide for his family and not follow in his incarcerated father’s footsteps. Slipping Into Darkness was a breakout project for Alex Ferrufino and is loosely based on his rough upbringing in Los Angeles.

Kyle Newacheck

With more than 90 combined directing, writing and producing credits spanning the past decade and a half, Kyle has made a name for himself in the comedy world. Whether you’ve seen his work on popular TV shows like Workaholics, Parks and Recreation or Community, you’ll find yourself doing one thing while watching—laughing.

Cinematographer Brandon Trost

Brandon Trost

With a thriving career in cinematography, Brandon Trost is part of the new generation of filmmakers in Hollywood. His contributions to popular feature films like This Is The End, The Disaster Artist, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile have earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry.

Hannah Lux Davis

For more than a decade, Hannah Lux Davis has transformed artists’ music into visual masterpieces. Hannah is an award-winning music video director known for her work with chart-topping pop icons like Ariana Grande, Halsey, Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj and Kacey Musgraves.

Martin Pensa

Martin is the first alumni to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Film Editing for his editing work on Dallas Buyers Club. That year, Dallas Buyers Club won three Oscars including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Kevin Otte

Kevin Otte

Boasting more than 90 credits for work on professional sets for feature films, reality TV shows and web series, honors graduate Kevin Otte has built a Hollywood career as a freelance production coordinator and production manager.

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