Stony Brook/Killer MFAs: FILM & TV Writing

Stony Brook/Killer MFAs: FILM & TV Writing MFA in Film. MFA in TV Writing.
45-48 credit, 2 plus year degree programs. MFA in Film & MFA in TV Writing. 45-48 credit, 2 plus year degree programs.

Unique partnership between Stony Brook University and Killer Films. New stand alone TV Writing MFA with Alan Kingsberg, one of the few in the country. Only MFA in FILM in SUNY system.

🎬 ONE PROGRAM. SIX SEMIFINALISTS.Stony Brook’s MFA in TV Writing and the 2026 Austin Film Festival.Congratulations to Ca...
09/22/2026

🎬 ONE PROGRAM. SIX SEMIFINALISTS.

Stony Brook’s MFA in TV Writing and the 2026 Austin Film Festival.

Congratulations to Carol Garcia (x2), Nelson Downend, Dawn Cowle (x2), and Cynthia He!

Learn more at: https://www.stonybrook.edu/tv

As part of our TV Writing Guest Series, writer-producer Jessica Caldwell (Jessica Caldwell) joins us in person on Septem...
09/21/2026

As part of our TV Writing Guest Series, writer-producer Jessica Caldwell (Jessica Caldwell) joins us in person on September 28 to discuss Apple TV’s Emmy-nominated Your Friends & Neighbors. We’ll focus on Episode 207 written by Jessica.

Her credits also include Electrick Children, Billions and Gonzo Girl. Writers considering an MFA in TV Writing are welcome to join us at the Manhattan Center—RSVP to [email protected].

As part of our TV Writing Guest Series, Program Director Alan Kingsberg sat down with pitchmaster Krista Gano (Krista Ga...
09/18/2026

As part of our TV Writing Guest Series, Program Director Alan Kingsberg sat down with pitchmaster Krista Gano (Krista Gano) for The Art of Pitching.

A longtime coach for SeriesFest’s (SeriesFest) Pitch-A-Thon, Krista has coached hundreds of filmmakers to great success. Swipe for five of her pitching tips!

Our faculty were booked and busy all over the world this summer! ☀️✈️ Directing and Cinematography professor, Niav Conty...
09/16/2026

Our faculty were booked and busy all over the world this summer! ☀️✈️ Directing and Cinematography professor, Niav Conty, served as the DP on an upcoming film shot in Poland 🇵🇱

We are so excited to see what she and her Polish team created, and are so blessed to have her worldwide experience impact our students in the classroom here in Manhattan!

Congratulations to Damon Cardasis and the Mr. Scorsese team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction ...
09/08/2026

Congratulations to Damon Cardasis and the Mr. Scorsese team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series! 🏆

It was a pleasure to welcome the producer, writer, and director to our Master Class in Independent Film Production for a conversation with Artistic Director Christine Vachon. Damon discussed his work across film, television, and theater, including Saturday Church, She Came to Me, and Mr. Scorsese.

Thank you, Damon, for sharing what it takes to bring stories from concept to screen and stage!

The future of film starts here 🎥 We are thrilled to welcome our incoming MFA Film & TV Writing cohort to the Master Clas...
09/02/2026

The future of film starts here 🎥

We are thrilled to welcome our incoming MFA Film & TV Writing cohort to the Master Class with Artistic Director Christine Vachon, Magdalene Brandeis, and Simone Pero. Diving into independent financing, market distribution, and strategic pitching, this talented group is ready to bring bold new cinema to life.

Congratulations to Yi Chiang Lin, whose thesis film Afterword is an Official Selection of the 49th Asian American Intern...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to Yi Chiang Lin, whose thesis film Afterword is an Official Selection of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival! 🎬

Described as “a love letter to the art of photography and filmmaking and the sights and sounds of New York City,” Afterword showcases Yi Chiang’s emerging voice as a filmmaker and storyteller.

We’re excited to celebrate this milestone and see where his work takes him next. 🎞️👏

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine 🎬T...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine 🎬

The film earned praise as a “striking directorial debut” and “a tight, always compelling seven minutes,” highlighting Nwosa’s elegant and direct approach to storytelling.

We love seeing our alumni continue to make their mark and bring their creative voices to the screen. Congratulations, Nnamdi! 🎥👏

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine. 🎬...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine. 🎬

The film earned praise as a “striking directorial debut” and “a tight, always compelling seven minutes,” highlighting Nwosa’s elegant and direct approach to storytelling.

We love seeing our alumni continue to make their mark and bring their creative voices to the screen. Congratulations, Nnamdi! 🎥👏

“Something You Should Know About Me,” written and directed by Andy Fidoten as his thesis film, had a wildly successful p...
06/18/2026

“Something You Should Know About Me,” written and directed by Andy Fidoten as his thesis film, had a wildly successful premiere at the 25th Tribeca Festival! Not only did the film sell out its four screenings, but it was voted as the runner-up for the Audience Award in the Narrative category. Congratulations, Andy & Co.!

Next Up: Frameline50 in San Francisco!

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