SFTV Graduate Programs
Located in the creative capital of the entertainment industry, Los Angeles, the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University is a top 5 film school with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, award-winning faculty, diverse student body and a collaborative atmosphere.
Programs
Each MFA program combines innovative coursework with hands-on production experience to prepare our students for the evolving media and entertainment industry. LMU's student-centric approach includes small class size, hands-on mentorship, student ownership of films and plenty of industry internships and networking opportunities.
Alumni Success
Our students have a strong track record placing their films in festivals, interning at reputable entertainment companies, and gaining access to competitive talent development programs. More than 400 employers have hired our talented alumni—ranging from top TV networks and leading production companies to independent filmmakers and innovative tech start-ups. Check out some of our community's credits in the playlist above.
Get to know our facilities
LMU provides physical access to the entertainment industry with its location above the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles with a view of the historic Hollywood sign.
Our nearby Playa Vista Campus is a 50,000-square-foot creative center for graduate and professional education in Silicon Beach. The space houses state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for screenwriting and film production that inspire filmmakers to master their craft and find their voice. See for yourself in our virtual tour video.What Do Our Alumni Think?
Karen Joseph Adcock, MFA '18
Writer on The Bear, Swarm, and Yellowjackets
"Through LMU’s WPTV program, I was able to build up a solid portfolio, and a social and professional network. I can’t imagine my time in LA without LMU."
Evan Romansky, MFA '16
Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of Netflix's Ratched
"LMU opened up every single door that I could have asked for as an aspiring writer. They also helped me discover my voice, which is the single most important thing for any young writer in this business."
Rebecca Murga, MFA '23
Writer on AppleTV+'s Swagger
"The entertainment industry is all about cross-pollination of art, of business, of contracts, of selling, of marketing. And LMU's network has all of that. Alumni, the faculty, other students—it's this amazing community built on collective success."
Stories
Co-Creator of Netflix’s Ratched Wrote the Pilot for his Thesis Project
Evan Romansky MFA ’16 (Writing for the Screen)
Production Alum Receives $1M Grant from AT&T and Tribeca
David Fortune MFA ’18 (Film and Television Production)
Production Alum Claims Spot in Warner Bros TV Directors Workshop
Solomon Onita Jr. MFA '16 (Film and Television Production)
Screenwriting Alum is Tapped for Prestigious Walt Disney Writing Program
Tasha Henderson MFA ’15 (Writing for the Screen)