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NYFA's Master of Arts (MA) in Producing program at our Los Angeles campus teaches students the essential theoretical, creative, and aesthetic elements of production. This includes developing marketable media content, crafting treatments, budgets, business plans, and TV show bibles, while exploring crucial industry relationships and market dynamics. Students gain vital skills applicable to film festivals, events, criticism, and curation, working alongside industry professionals. The program also prepares students for academic careers or further doctoral studies.
Hands-on coursework includes Producer's Craft: Budgeting, The Great Screenplays, Business Plans & TV Show Bibles, Media & Culture, and other specialized classes
Liberal arts and science electives covering subjects like Art History and Theatre and Media Studies
Practical experience using industry standards while collaborating in film/TV production, development, and moving image preservation
Guidance from faculty and staff currently active in film, television, and academic research
Access to NYFA's extensive library resources for academic research
Opportunities to learn from guest lectures by leading film industry professionals and scholars