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Professional Programs

Our Professional Programs are a unique experience, offering access to the knowledge and expertise of world-class faculty in a graduate level of study, without the time commitment of obtaining a master’s degree. Modeled after the TFT graduate classes, our evening non-degree professional programs are fully immersive, challenging and customized for busy professionals who desire the quality of instruction offered by a world-renowned institution but may lack the time or finances to dedicate to a graduate degree program. Our professional programs are the perfect avenue for growing your talents in your chosen craft.

There are many exciting options available including: The Professional Program in Screenwriting (On Campus and Online), The Professional Program in Producing, Summer Workshops in Screenwriting (On Campus and Online), and Advanced Workshops in Screenwriting (On Campus and Online).

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Notable Alumni

Arturo Barquet
Uday Chopra
Sally Jo Effenson
Ken Kao
E.L. Katz
Marc Maurino
Cindy McCreery
Wendy Diane Miller
Fernley Phillips
James Ponsoldt

Featured Professional Programs Alumni Highlights 2011-2012

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    Natasha Pincus snags two MTV Video nominations Professional Program in Screenwriting alum Natasha Pincus has been nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards for the video she created for Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know." The clip is now one of YouTube's top 25 most viewed videos of all time.
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    James Ponsoldt's "Smashed" acquired by SPC"Smashed" directed by Professional Program Alum James Ponsoldt is being acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for a reported $1,000,000. The film co-stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally and Mary Kay Place co-star in the film.Learn more