School of Motion Pictures & Television

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of filmmaking at the Academy’s film school. Study with professionals working in the entertainment industry, including Academy and Emmy Award winners, as they teach you their craft through hands-on filmmaking experience.

Direct. Produce. Shoot. Edit. Production Design. Write. Crew up and follow your passion for creating entertainment. Master postproduction software, acquire VR experience, delve into drone and VFX cinematography, explore documentary filmmaking, commercials and music videos…the choice is yours.

By the time you graduate from the School of Motion Pictures & Television, you will have created a thesis film, reel or portfolio that showcases your talents and industry preparedness.

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What We Teach

Follow your passion for creating entertainment. Specialize in one area of filmmaking while learning to collaborate with the other key players on a crew.

Cinematography
Capture stories in images. Light and shoot. Work efficiently, economically and collaboratively. Acquire proper set protocols.
Directing
Collaborate with writers and producers to develop engaging projects. Work creatively with actors on set. Guide a crew in production and postproduction. Bring stories to life.
Editing
Marry the visual imagery with sound, music, and visual effects. Edit the strands of each storyline together for the audience.
Producing
Learn the business of the industry. Supervise entertainment projects from development through production, postproduction, marketing, and exhibition. Bring stories to audiences.
Production Design
Apply design concepts to create a visual style. Assemble and lead art department crews. Design the unique look of each story.
Screenwriting
Weave ideas into stories. Create engaging characters. Drive a story through conflicts and challenges. Build the spine of your story.

Department Reel

Come learn from industry insiders how to make award-winning content. Our program is run by a multiple Academy Award winner and 11-time Oscar Nominee. Our faculty have won all the major awards in the entertainment industry and held top-level positions at many major film and television studios.

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Your dream is within reach. Follow your heart and get started on the career of your dreams.

Facilities & Technology

The latest motion pictures and television software and equipment is essential to preparing you to enter the work force as a filmmaker or producer, which is why we keep up with current advancements in technology and industry practices. Whatever the pros are doing and whatever the pros are using is what you will find in our classrooms and studios.

Faculty

Our instructors work in creative businesses, providing you with invaluable knowledge that comes from their personal expertise, as well as networking opportunities that can lead to internships and rewarding careers.

Student Work

Samantha McGurk - Sonder
Annie Blumenstein - Voicemails
Junhong Wu - REM
Daniel Roemer - Reversal Rehearsal
Elliot Slade - Thief
Babs Gilly - Sonder
MPT Thesis Reel 1
MPT Thesis Reel 2

Featured Alumni

Careers in Motion Pictures & Television

Your career starts here.
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Learn Online

Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Our online programs are purpose-built to deliver art and design courses. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Combine online and on-site classes.

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