Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Slide 1

CINEMATOGRAPHY
MFA

TAKE YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER
TO THE NEXT LEVEL

WATCH STEPHEN LIGHTHILL TALK ABOUT
THE Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ CINEMATOGRAPHY PROGRAM

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Conservatory Film School

Cinematography Program

Earn your MFA in Cinematography and take your filmmaking career to the next level. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cinematographers spend two years immersed in honing their craft. As part of the cinematography curriculum, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cinematographers have the chance to work on 28 films a year with unprecedented access to lighting workshops and practical seminars taught by acclaimed cinematographers, and create a 35mm visual essay which is screened at the annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Visual Essay industry spotlight.

Master Classes in Cinematography and Filmmaking at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Here are just a few of the iconic filmmakers who have visited the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Campus:

In Conversation: Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
MUDBOUND Cinematographer Rachel Morrison on the challenges of shooting in the mud and rain
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique on his film STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
Cinematographer Roger Deakins on flexible camerawork in SICARIO
Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond on the Role of the Cameraman
BLACKBIRD director Roger Michell on the film's Cinematography
Inside the Lens: Amy Vincent on Cinematography
The Cinematography Program at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Conservatory
The Woman King: Crafting a Visual Masterpiece
MORE VIDEOS
previous arrow
next arrow

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cinematography Resources and News

What is Cinematography and What Does a Cinematographer Do?
What is Cinematography and What Does a Cinematographer Do?
Alumni Spotlight on Emmy®-Nominated Cinematographer Nick Higgins
Alumni Spotlight on Emmy®-Nominated Cinematographer Nick Higgins
Oscar®-Nominated Cinematographer Matthew Libatique to Receive Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s 31st Annual Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
Oscar®-Nominated Cinematographer Matthew Libatique to Receive Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s 31st Annual Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Spotlight on HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Spotlight on HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Spotlight Interview on Cinematographer Polly Morgan
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Spotlight Interview on Cinematographer Polly Morgan
Catching up with MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY Cinematographer Lauren Guiteras (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2017)
Catching up with MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY Cinematographer Lauren Guiteras (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2017)
Cinematographer and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alum Carolina Costa on WANDER DARKLY and her Time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Cinematographer and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alum Carolina Costa on WANDER DARKLY and her Time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Watch: Cinematographer and Director Ernest Dickerson on Filmmaking
Watch: Cinematographer and Director Ernest Dickerson on Filmmaking
previous arrow
next arrow

Work by MFA Cinematography Fellows

“I really loved going to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. It made me very disciplined in how I approach a script, the way I prepare to shoot a film, and how I communicate with a director about the story and the intention behind the scenes.â€

–Paula Huidobro (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2004)
Cinematographer, Academy Award® Best Picture winner CODA

Recent Projects by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Conservatory Cinematography Alumni

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2004)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2010)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2009)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 1979)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2005), cinematographer and (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2006), cinematographer: second unit, Georgia unit

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2020)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2013)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2005)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 2010)

(Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Class of 1992)

Take the Next Step

STAY CONNECTED

Stay Connected - website leads - new 10/24
What do you want to study?

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER