About the Cinematography MFA

The UCLA Master of Fine Arts degree in Production with an emphasis in Cinematography, established in 1997, is a four-year program that trains students in the aesthetic, technical, and organizational aspects of cinematography making them the most versatile and innovative young cinematographers working today.

Currently 2-3 MFA students in Cinematography are admitted each year with 10-15 MFA Cinematography students enrolled at any time. In the first year of admissions to the program, nearly 100 candidates applied for the two positions. The number of applications increases annually as the reputation of the program grows.