The MFA in Film and Television Writing
Stony Brook Manhattan Center for Creative Writing & Film
The Program
Whether you're seeking to be a full-time or a part-time student, Stony Brook's MFA
in Film and Television Writing has options for you.
Located in the heart of Manhattan with tracks in Directing, Screenwriting and Television Writing, evening courses and teaching opportunities, this program is designed with the flexibility and goals of a New York writer and filmmaker in mind.
At the MFA in Film and Television Writing’s Manhattan Center, we welcome filmmakers, directors, television writers, screenwriters and producers seeking to take their work to a professional level. Enrollment in our workshops is capped at twelve.
Faculty
Christine Vachon, Alan Kingsberg, Simone Pero, Lenny Crooks, Jennie Allen, Jordan Roberts, Perry Blackshear, Bryan Goluboff, Sydney Sidner, Adam Yaffe, Scott Burkhardt, Kris Lefcoe, Stephen Gates.
Cost
Entire MFA degree cost? Just under $30,000 for New Yorkers. Less than half the price of other MFAs.
Funding
Some graduate and teaching assistantships are available.
Teaching Opportunities
Graduate students get great classroom experience teaching undergraduate Filmmaking, Television Writing and Screenwriting courses.
Deadlines
Funding deadline: January 15, 2019
General deadline: June 15, 2019
Academics
Visit our Spring 2019 course listing and find out what we teach.
Applications
Ready to apply? Here are the guidelines. GREs not required.
Not ready for the MFA commitment?
Qualified dramatic writers may apply to take a summer conference workshop or two before matriculating.
Questions?
Telephone: (631) 632-5030
Email: MFAManhattan@stonybrook.edu