Bring your vision into focus, from the first frame to the final cut. Florida Southern's BFA in Film pairs hands-on production in documentary, narrative, and experimental film, shot on industry-standard equipment, with cinema history and screenwriting, building toward a two-semester capstone that's entirely your own.
Are you a visual storyteller? Do you see yourself working with actors, or wondering what happens behind the scenes on a film set? Whether you want to work on set or in the editing room, create a narrative or a documentary, FSC will help bring your dreams into focus.
Florida Southern College's BFA in Film integrates the theoretical, historical, and cultural understanding of cinema with the hands-on production of documentary, narrative, and experimental films using industry-standard motion picture equipment and techniques. You will build the professional skills needed to work on a production team while becoming a socially and politically informed thinker and artist, prepared to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.
Through courses in production, art, and screenwriting, you will conceptualize effective strategies for creating moving media. Classes in cinema history will challenge you to think critically about images and their meaning. Courses like Film Aesthetics and Storytelling for the Screen provide insights into reaching audiences across a diverse array of distribution channels.
A portfolio submission is required for admission into the Film Program. Talent-based scholarships for students intending to pursue a film degree are also available through the portfolio review process.
Learn More about Portfolio RequirementsAll freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy. Submit:
If transferring fewer than 24 credits, also include your official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
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Visual Arts and Design Scholarships
Talent-based awards based upon the submission of a portfolio. Various amounts available.
FSC's BFA in Film is built around a rigorous curriculum that combines comprehensive production coursework with cinema studies, art, and screenwriting. You will produce documentary, narrative, and experimental films using industry-standard motion picture equipment and techniques, learning to work across every stage of the filmmaking process.
Filmmaking is an interdisciplinary art, and FSC encourages you to build expertise beyond the camera. Film students often engage in the study of music, drawing, literature, history, and acting, bringing greater depth and understanding to their work on screen.
Your two-semester capstone project is your opportunity to bring a story entirely your own to life. You will conceptualize your topic, choose a project advisor, and together outline a strategy for production, completing your BFA with a finished work that represents your voice and vision as a filmmaker.
Core areas of study include:
From the moment you step on campus, you will have access to professional-grade equipment and immersive learning experiences. FSC's film program is equipped with:
These modern facilities immerse you in the latest film and video technology and provide the essential tools you will rely on throughout your internship and senior thesis projects.
Student Life Film students at FSC have the opportunity to present their work at Florida Southern's annual film showcase, gaining experience sharing their creative work with a public audience. The program also maintains partnerships with industry organizations, including the University Film and Video Association, Film Florida, the Entertainment Production Association, and Film Independent, connecting students to the broader professional community.
FSC's BFA in Film prepares graduates for a variety of professional roles in video and film production. Within six months of graduating, 98.6% of FSC students are employed or in graduate school.
FSC film students collaborate on projects with local production houses, including InFocus and IndieAtlantic, and have completed internships with studios such as Adrenaline Animation and HBO.
Producers oversee the creative and logistical elements of a film or video project from concept through completion. FSC's comprehensive production curriculum, combined with real project experience and industry partnerships, prepares you to step into this role in narrative, documentary, or commercial contexts.
Directors bring creative visions to life on screen, guiding actors, crew, and the overall storytelling process. FSC's hands-on approach, from first-semester projects through the two-semester capstone, ensures you graduate with a body of directorial work and the confidence to lead on set.
Strong stories begin on the page. FSC's screenwriting coursework develops the narrative and structural craft that professional screenwriters depend on, and the program's track record, including a student screenplay produced and now streaming on HBO Max, demonstrates what is possible when strong writing meets strong production support.
Post-production professionals shape the final look and feel of every film and video project. FSC's fully equipped editing labs and hands-on production curriculum give you the technical fluency and creative judgment that editors and post-production specialists need.
Every successful production depends on skilled professionals managing logistics, scheduling, equipment, and crew. FSC's BFA provides a comprehensive overview of the entire filmmaking process, preparing graduates for production management and specialized crew roles across film, television, and digital media.
"I chose Florida Southern because I knew that I would have a lot of unique opportunities. But I never imagined I would get to help produce a short film like 'My Florida Home.' I got great experience and contacts out of it. I met some professional people and developed close relationships with some of my peers also."
"Research isn't only for STEM students. For my senior thesis for the Honors program, I produced a documentary. This catalog became a tremendous tool for me; it advanced my understanding and allowed me to create a more visually interesting and compelling film."
"I love the amount of opportunities to learn. There's always a chance to be a part of a project if you look for it."
FSC's film program maintains official partnerships and affiliations with leading industry organizations, giving students access to professional networks, resources, and opportunities beyond the campus:
Students also collaborate directly with local production houses, including InFocus and IndieAtlantic, and have completed internships with Adrenaline Animation and HBO.
From professional-grade equipment on day one to internships at production studios, a two-semester capstone project, and an annual showcase of student work, every FSC film experience builds the skills, portfolio, and industry connections you will rely on throughout your career.
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