Film & Media Arts, MFA

Program Overview & Highlights

  • 5 Semesters (20 months)
  • Course & Thesis-based
  • Film or Media Arts Streams

Ready to make your mark? Join the School of Creative Arts and create a thought-provoking film or multimedia work that announces your entrance on the world stage.

In the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts program, you will have access to the best equipment, cutting-edge creative spaces, and the expertise of world-renowned industry professionals who will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.

With extensive hands-on training that places an emphasis on studio production and post-production, you will graduate with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to captivate audiences around the world with your films or multimedia performances.

Our program is designed to make you a confident creator. Whether you want to work in film, television, advertising, or another area of media production, our program will give you the edge you need to succeed in this exciting, ever-changing field.

Why Get My MFA in Film & Media Arts?

  • Create festival-ready films
  • Award-winning and internationally recognized faculty
  • State-of-the-art film equipment and production facilities
  • Learn to master your art form with hands-on, in-depth studio training
  • Personalized, one-on-one attention with professors thanks to small class sizes
Internationally recognized faculty
In-depth studio training
State-of-the-art facilities
Small class sizes

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What Lancers Are Saying

Gemma Eva Cunial - Post Production Producer, FlareBBDO Toronto

I wouldn't have imagined going to film school anywhere else. The University of Windsor's Film and Media Arts MFA program allowed me to work closely with supportive professors who each had their own specialty, which gave me a well-rounded film school experience.

As a student, my crew and I were able to use industry-standard technology and studio spaces to produce our films with the highest quality possible. I worked as part of a team with other like-minded individuals on set and created projects that screened at film festivals worldwide in addition to national broadcasters. My experience at the University of Windsor gave me the confidence to emerge into the Canadian film industry.

Gemma Eva Cunial

Post Production Producer, FlareBBDO Toronto
MFA, 2021
Calum Hotchkiss - Videographer and Editor at Gladstone Media
My time in the University of Windsor MFA program was an enriching experience. I found the faculty to be very devoted to their students and the mentorship I received was truly invaluable. Throughout the course of the program, I had the opportunity to work closely alongside my advisors gaining first hand insight into the film industry. I was able to make many great connections and felt well prepared to start my career. Overall, this experience really helped me flourish as a filmmaker and I’m glad I decided to pursue an MFA at the University of Windsor.

Calum Hotchkiss

Videographer and Editor at Gladstone Media
Luca Cunial - 2nd AC, International Cinematographers Guild
The MFA program at the University of Windsor helped me grow as a filmmaker, both technically and creatively. By having access to industry-standard camera equipment, I was able to have a hands-on approach to expand my knowledge of cinematography and the technical aspects of the film industry. I also evolved creatively, learning about the fundamentals of storytelling, film theory, and editing to create more impactful films. Having a tight-knit creative community of professors, students, and mentors from the university truly benefitted my peers and I in establishing ourselves as filmmakers.

Luca Cunial

2nd AC, International Cinematographers Guild
Alysha Baker-Diaz - Assistant Editor, Directors Guild of Canada

“Completing my Masters at the University of Windsor gave me the opportunity to further develop my love of film and media arts. My favourite part of my MFA program was the one-on-one support from my thesis advisors”.

Alysha Baker-Diaz

Assistant Editor, Directors Guild of Canada

Admission Requirements

Student in Canada

  • Portfolio that includes three samples of video, audio, or image samples. Videos must be 5-minutes in total.
  • A clear statement of interest.
  • A cumulative GPA of 75% or above.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Transcripts of all university and/or college-level work. Normally, successful applicants will have an Honours BA in Media Arts or Film Production, or a cognate discipline. Students who do not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a qualifying (M1) program.

Student outside of Canada

  • Portfolio that includes three samples of video, audio, or image samples. Videos must be 5-minutes in total.
  • A clear statement of interest.
  • A cumulative GPA of 75% or above.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Any student whose native language is not English, or did not receive a degree from a North American University or any countries listed on the exemption list, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, Pearson 69.*
  • Transcripts of all university and/or college-level work. Normally, successful applicants will have an Honours BA in Media Arts or Film Production, or a cognate discipline. Students who do not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a qualifying (M1) program.

*English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.

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