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Master of Fine Arts

Screenwriting

 

Overview

The Master of Fine Arts is a highly selective two-year program designed to cultivate the writer’s voice through a demanding curriculum focused on the business and craft of screenwriting that culminates in a comprehensive film and television portfolio of original work. In the evolving media landscape where style, form, and distribution are subject to change, the one constant is great stories. Tell yours at DePaul University.

 

Faculty

Our faculty are succesful practitioners---directors, producers, cinematographers, flm editors, visual effects artists, and sound designers. They bring their on set experiences to the classroom.
Kristyn Benedyk
Gary Novak
Matt Quinn
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Kristyn Benedyk Gary Novak Matt Quinn

PAGE ONE WRITER’S CONFERENCE

CDM’s School of Cinema and Interactive Media hosts the Page One Writer’s Conference, an annual event that brings in a panel of professional screenwriters from different backgrounds – live comedy, multimedia, television, film and others – to share their perspective, experience and advice.

FIRST LOOK SCREENWRITING CONTEST

The First Look Screenwriting Contest is designed to advocate the distinct creative voices of the university’s preeminent screenwriters.  Emphasis is placed on uncovering well-crafted stories that are unapologetic about their commercial and/or innovative leanings.  Contest honorees will work directly with DePaul professors to prepare their scripts for submission to a select group of production companies, managers, and agents for potential acquisition or representation.  The annual contest accepts submissions during the Winter Quarter.
 

Visiting Artists Series

The School of Cinema & Interactive Media’s Visiting Artist Series brings the top animators, filmmakers, game artists and designers to DePaul for workshops and lectures. Past visiting artists include legendary Russian animator Yuri Norstein, film directors Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man) and Tim Robbins (Dead Man Walking), actors Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad) and Danny Pudi (Community) and producer Paula Wagner (Mission Impossible).
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Admission Process

The Graduate Admission process involves completing an online application, sending in your transcripts, and any additional information, e.g. letters of recommendation, certifications, etc.

Please visit our Graduate Admissions page for more information.
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