Filmmaking Paths
Woodbury鈥檚 Filmmaking programs empower students to hone their critical, creative, and professional talents by advancing knowledge in the history, industry, and practice of film production. At Woodbury, we cultivate a collaborative environment where students can develop their stories, express their ideas, and master the new technologies that will help them succeed in the entertainment industry.
Which Path is Right for You?
Our two filmmaking programs emphasize film as both an art form (BFA) and an industry (BA).聽 Our advantageous location in Burbank, just a few miles from many of the major studios, means that our students learn from faculty who are both scholars and industry practitioners. Students in both paths have ample opportunity to take advantage of local resources, develop industry connections, and find nearby employment when they graduate.
Similarities
The BA and BFA in Filmmaking share a common foundation over the first two years of study. All students receive a broad introduction to the concepts, tools, and techniques of filmmaking via instruction in the building blocks of film production, the industrial processes of the entertainment industry, and the history of moving images.
Courses during the first two years of study represent a mix of lecture, studio, and lab-based classes with film screenings, representing our emphasis on small class sizes and in-person, practice-based learning.
BFA, Filmmaking
Differences
In years three and four, students who choose to pursue a BFA will hone their filmmaking skills with advanced classes in screenwriting and film production, culminating in the creation of a capstone thesis film project.
Career Possibilities
The BFA in Filmmaking is an intensive, professional degree and is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in directing, editing, cinematography, and other forms of physical production
BA, Filmmaking
Differences
In years three and four,聽 Students in the BA will focus their upper-division studies on the history, aesthetics, and industry of moving image media by taking advanced classes in producing, marketing, and media studies before culminating their degree in a research-based, multimedia thesis project.
Career Possibilities
The BA in Filmmaking is a professional liberal arts degree that prepares students for a variety of careers in the entertainment business, such as film development, producing, management, and marketing. It is ideal for students who know they want to be in the business of making films, but don鈥檛 necessarily want to work behind the camera.
Facilities
- 4,000 ft. soundstage
- 45-seat (state-of-the-art) screening room
- Post-production facilities
- Small class size
- 25-acre campus for various locations
- Campus radio station
Portfolio Requirements
All incoming freshmen and transfers applying for Spring 2024 semester or the Fall 2024-2025 academic year are asked to submit a portfolio and written statement. Learn more about the requirement details and submit your portfolio:
Faculty Directory
Woodbury’s faculty are accomplished, caring academics and professionals dedicated to supporting the success of students throughout their academic journey, making Woodbury one of the best film schools in Los Angeles. They bring their professional expertise to students and work closely with them to teach the skills and theory required to enter professional practice or pursue advanced study. Through this individual attention, Woodbury fosters close mentoring relationships between faculty and students in a supportive and encouraging environment.