Film Production is a major component of Vancouver’s economy, as well as in cities across the globe. 

UBC has an over 45-year history of training some of Canada’s (and the world’s) brightest filmmakers and technicians. 

The MFA in Film Production focuses on directing, screenwriting and producing live-action narrative or documentary films for students who already have a comprehensive background in filmmaking and wish to pursue a specific creative or intellectual vision in an academic environment. 

The graduate and student work has been screened at film festivals across the globe, and graduates have had key roles in films as diverse as District 9, 65 Red_Roses, She's a Boy I Knew and The Editor.

UBC maintains partnerships and agreements with post-production facilities, rental houses, and professional and union organizations to facilitate student work, education, networking, and post-grad opportunities. 

The faculty includes Rachel Talalay, a working director with film and television credits in the US, the UK and Canada. 

Furthermore, students can learn from and collaborate with UBC’s top-tier Creative Writing department and Theatre and Film Studies programs.

UBC offers the only Master's Degree in Film Production in Western Canada and is one of the few MFA Film Production programs worldwide requiring an undergraduate film production degree to be considered. 

Courses are advanced and small; only 1-2 students are accepted every year out of the 30-40 that apply.

Please note that applications for the MFA in Film Production are accepted on a biennial basis.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Statement Of Intent
• Letters Of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Portfolio
• Thesis Proposal 

• A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC)
• Include a resume of film and related experience
• Include a portfolio of completed films where you were a primary creator. These must be shared via accessible links, otherwise your application may be rejected
• A description of each film you have submitted (title, length, production company) and your role on each project.
• A proposal for a thesis film. If your thesis is a feature-length film, you must also submit an alternate proposal for a shorter film. This proposal must include a description of the film, an outline, treatment or draft script and a proposed one-page budget
• A statement of intent describing your reasons for wanting to complete the MFA Program

China:

• The Bachelor's degree of at least four years of study
• Overall average of B+ standing.

India:

• A four-year Bachelor's Degree or a Master's degree
• First Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)

Iran:

• The Bachelor’s degree of at least four years of study
• 16 on a 20-point scale