Film Production Degree

"All that we teach, the training we give, the projects we assign, have the end goal of engaging students in the experiential process of making work. This is what best prepares students to succeed in the industry."

"I place a strong emphasis on storytelling, as I believe it’s the heart of filmmaking ... In addition to storytelling, I focus on technical proficiency, ensuring that students are well-versed in the tools and technologies of the trade."

"What’s great about Point Park is that it gives you the space to take risks, make mistakes and figure things out without the high stakes of the professional world. If you’re ready to put in the work and fully immerse yourself in filmmaking, this is the place to do it."

"I’ve been fortunate to have many real-world experiences in my career as an editor and as a teacher, all of which inform my teaching today. I create my lectures with the industry in mind so that the students will have the necessary skills when they graduate."

"While the screenwriting program equips students with the necessary skills they need to find success as storytellers, we also help them gain what is needed for success in life, which is a foundational understanding of human nature and how their voices fit into the world."

"My experience managing national and international productions — both from the home office of National Geographic or while traveling and working in the field — informs everything I teach ... Filmmaking is hard work, but the rewards and opportunities make every minute worth it."

"I like teaching at Point Park because I learn so much from our students. The questions they ask, their insightful perspectives, and the creative challenges they encounter in their own work, all help me to keep learning and growing creatively as a filmmaker."

"Point Park's film program offers hands-on filmmaking experience. You will have the opportunities to direct, write, produce, shoot, edit and sound design a film. The courses will help you to find your talent and foster the skills to succeed in the real world."

"If you want to be a filmmaker, Point Park's Department of Film and Animation offers amazing opportunities to reach your goals, especially in the B.F.A. film production program."

"I loved that you began making and experimenting with film your freshman year ... I’m grateful that Point Park had such a heavy focus on storytelling and allowed me to go through the full process of making a film many, many times."

"Point Park accepted my credits easily, which helped with the transferring process. I am a hands-on learner and was excited that Point Park puts a camera in your hands freshman year in this program."

"My advice to any student considering Point Park is that they should just go for it. Point Park feels like a close-knit community that presents its students with a variety of different opportunities."

"Having four regional Emmy’s under my belt after my first year working for PBS is humbling. It inspires me to continue to share stories that make a difference in our communities and eventually around the world."

"When you leave Point Park, you take with you a resume/portfolio filled with projects and experiences, a network of industry connections and knowledge on all aspects of filmmaking."

"The program's immediate immersion in filmmaking was so different from other schools. From the first year you are already creating your own films and this was very important to me in choosing a school."

"The classes and faculty at Point Park still impact my work to this day. I interned at Sony Music Entertainment and SAG-AFTRA while in law school, and I know that I was awarded those opportunities because of my undergraduate education and experience. There is no doubt about that."

"For those trying to get into the industry, it may be difficult at first, but once your foot is in the door, make the most of your opportunity. If you put in the work and stay humble, you will succeed in the industry."

"The most valuable thing Point Park gave me was a supportive network of people ... Additionally, having the hands-on filmmaking experience was priceless. Knowing set etiquette and general production speak is invaluable even in my role as a marketer."

"Due to the hands-on nature of the program, we all learned on-set etiquette our first year, not just through our professors but through our upperclassmen. Learning how to behave on a set from Point Park has been invaluable during my time here in New York City."