MFA Film program ranked in Top 50

The UGA Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media was named to the list of Top 50 Film Schools across the country by The Wrap, a leading publication in the media and entertainment industry.

This is the first time the UGA MFA Film program, launched in 2020 as a joint program between the Franklin College and the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, has been named to a national list and it debuted at No. 43:

“It is very rare for such a young program to be listed as one of the nation’s best, and this demonstrates that we have an up-and-coming program,” said Marty Lang, director of the MFA Film program. “The fact that we’re in the rankings of The Wrap is a testament to the wonderful work of our faculty, staff and students, and the commitment of the university.”

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The Top 50 Film Schools were determined based on information submitted by each school, highlighting a spectrum of information including course quality, student body diversity, class size, scholarships, networking opportunities, alumni success and more. The Wrap partnered with Screen Engine/ASI, an entertainment data research company, to ensure a data driven system for the rankings.

“The explosive growth of the film industry in Georgia has created many new opportunities for our students and the innovative academic programs that bring the best and brightest to UGA,” said Anna Stenport, dean of the Franklin College. “We are delighted that the creative ambitions of our MFA program are already receiving confirmation from the industry itself.”

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Image: Students in the 2024 MFA Film program establish a scene for their thesis film, “Do Not Go Gentle,” written and directed by Ashlynn Henderson and produced by Amber Combs and Chelsea Wilson. (Courtesy of MFA Film, Television and Digital Media)