Film Schools and Professional Resources
This page contains links to information on film and media studies programs and film schools, including existing sources for rankings, resources on choosing a school, and information on industry jobs.
The page is not intended as a comprehensive list of or advertisement for the programs themselves, although there are some links to available lists online.
Rankings and Comparative Data on Film Schools and Programs
It can be difficult to find standard or comprehensive rankings of film schools or film and media studies programs. Below are some sources of existing rankings and/or comparative data.
- U.S. News: Time-Based Media/New MediaLast ranked in 2020: "Artworks that include film, audio or other technological elements are called time-based media because they are experienced by viewers over a period of time. These are the best fine arts schools for time-based media / new media."
- Hollywood Reporter: The 25 Best Film Schools RankingsThis yearly list started in 2011, and is compiled by industry insiders.
- 10 Best Academic Screenwriting Programs in the U.S.From Screencraft (last updated 2019)
Professional Organizations and Groups
- Entertainment Industry Associations, Guilds, and UnionsFrom the California Film Commission
- International Association for Media and History"an organization of scholars, filmmakers, broadcasters and archivists dedicated to historical inquiry into film, radio, television, and other related media."
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)NASAD accredits some film schools, depending on their focus and affiliation.
