Northwestern University MFA in Writing for Screen+Stage
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Art. Craft. Business. Vision. Community. The MFA in Writing For The Screen And Stage. Appli deadline Jan 15. Sign up for updates at: http://bit.ly/FBabt
What does it mean to be "at the center of writing"? It means defining yourself not as a playwright, screenwriter, or television writer, but as an artist who seeks to tell the best story possible, to fit that story to the most appropriate form, and to pursue writing opportunities wherever they present themselves. Today more than ever, an ability to demonstrate versatility in all mediums is invaluab
le, as now screenplays are written by playwrights, TV shows are developed by screenwriters, and theatre is created by TV writers. Being at the center means being associated with Northwestern University: From indie films to hit sitcoms and dramas to Tony Award winners and Oscar nominees, from John Logan (The Aviator) to Greg Berlanti (Everwood) to Zach Braff (Garden State) to Janae Bakken (Scrubs), Northwestern entertainment alumnae, faculty, and visiting artists are at the forefront of stage, film, and television. This is a particularly exciting time to become part of the NU community, as we're in the middle of an interdisciplinary renaissance. With programs like this MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage, as well as the undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media module, the PhD in Screen Cultures, the Minor in Sound Design, and the American Music Theatre Project, NU offers a deep commitment to breaking down boundaries and allowing students to explore subjects from all directions. Being at the center of writing also means being in a city devoted to the art of writing: our Chicago location offers a unique melting pot of activity, connected to but somehow different from Los Angeles or New York, with opportunities to experience not only film and TV, but theatre, improv, cutting edge installations, experimental performances, and every form in between. We've designed our MFA Program around six core courses, which introduce you to a set of "transportable" media writing concepts, as well as specific idioms/genres. You'll build a significant portfolio -- at least a short screenplay, play, TV episode, and full-length thesis project of your choosing. You'll understand not just the art and craft of media writing, but also the business of media writing as we'll practice pitching, taking meetings, writing query letters, and understanding contracts. You'll choose from a range of topics courses, such as developing the pilot, writing the teen film, experimental adaptation, and interactive narrative. Along the way, you'll meet artists and executives from TV, stage, film, and new media. We've also included amazing production opportunities, from Radio-TV-Film mediamaking courses to a $5000 grant to help you bring to life your play, screenplay, or teleplay. Want to know more? www.write.northwestern.edu
Applications due January 15.
01/05/2022
We are thrilled to launch the Pritzker Pucker Studio Lab for the Promotion of Mental Health via Cinematic Arts! The mission of this new studio lab is to create, support and examine original narrative screenwriting, television writing and media making centered around mental health. Check out this Northwestern Now article for more information!
Northwestern student film incubator tackles mental health portrayals in media
With a $1 million grant from the Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation and Jessy Pucker ’19, Northwestern University School of Communication has launched a new student film incubator dedicated to flipping the script on mental health portrayals in movies, television and media.
12/10/2021
Starting with the class of 2024 (this year's admissions class) Northwestern's MFA in Writing for Screen + Stage will be a fully funded program for its students! Apply by January 15th to start classes in Fall of 2022.
About - MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage
ART. CRAFT. BUSINESS. VISION. COMMUNITY. Our two-year MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern’s highly successful undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media Program. Art What is it I want to say? What’s the be...
11/15/2021
Considering pursuing an MFA in Writing for the Screen+Stage? We have some exciting news!
Beginning with the class of 2024, all MFA students in the MFA in Writing for the Screen+Stage program will receive full scholarships for both years, including full tuition and living stipend.
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How to Apply The Application Package must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on January 15. Application Prerequisite / Eligibility Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) is required. Application for Admission All applicaiton materials must be submitte...
11/03/2021
MFA in the news .
TheWrap's Top 50 Film Schools of 2021
USC regained the top spot in our annual ranking, while Emerson crashed the top 10 and other powerhouse schools slipped
06/04/2021
The MFA Writing for Screen and Stage Class of 2021 is excited to invite you to the online readings of four new plays that will be streaming from June 4th to June 6th!
Stacy Osei-Kuffour, author of the play Hang Man, story editor/writer of the Watchmen HBO, nominated for an Emmy for writing Pen15, and now set to write the next Marvel movie, visited with MFA writers via Zoom on May 21. The discussion ranged from her path as a playwright, moving from New York to LA, her path to TV writing, her experiences on the staff of Watchmen, and differences between writing plays, TV shows, and screenplays. Sponsored by the MFA in Writing for Screen+Stage, moderated by core MFA faculty member Thomas Bradshaw.
04/29/2021
Tomorrow (Friday, April 30th - 12 PM) join us for reading of Iya-Ile (The First Wife) by British-Nigerian playwright Oladipo Agboluaje, followed by a Q&A with the playwright co-moderated by Dean E. Patrick Johnson and Prof. Thomas Bradshaw.
Please join us for a very special event – a professional reading of Iya-Ile (The First Wife) by British-Nigerian playwright Oladipo Agboluaje, followed by a Q&A with the playwright co-moderated by Dean E. Patrick Johnson and Prof. Thomas Bradshaw.
Northwestern University MFA in Writing for Screen+Stage presents a special conversation with novelist, TV writer, showrunner and MFA Writing for the Screen+Stage alum, Chico Mattoso. The online conversation is Friday, April 23rd - 12 PM. Mattoso will talk about his series Joint Venture/Pico de Neblina currently streaming on HBO/Max. https://northwestern.zoom.us/s/97007107715
04/19/2021
Jen Spyra (Class of 2012) spoke with NU students about her career writing for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, voicing characters on the series Our Cartoon President, and her new book, BIG TIME STORIES.
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