MFA电影计划旨在帮助学生在瞬息万变的电影院环境中创造和发展，并从海湾地区汲取灵感，海湾地区拥有开创性的电影档案馆，制作工作室和国家博物馆。我们以协作和跨学科为核心，鼓励研究生与社区中的许多电影中心和非营利组织合作，包括旧金山电影协会和旧金山电影院。亲身体验（以及教师导师）将挑战您提高艺术嗓音，完善创意并扩大对动态图像的理解。电影研究硕士是一个独特的机会，可以从艺术家，工匠和企业家的角度探讨您最关心的主题和主题。
The MFA Film program prepares you to create and thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary film and cinematic arts. Our unique multidisciplinary culture provides the ideal conditions for exploring the themes and topics you care about from many perspectives, including artist, director, craftsperson, or entrepreneur. With the mentorship of our award-winning faculty, you’ll strengthen your conceptual capabilities, refine your working methods, and expand your understanding of the moving image.Our students graduate with conceptual skills, technical dexterity, and professional networks that enable them to pursue lifelong careers in filmmaking. As they enter the field, alumni draw from their robust experiences at CCA, including teaching undergraduate film students and collaborating with curators and visual artists, to forge unique creative paths. Whether they choose commercial film or expanded cinema or experimental media, alumni find exciting opportunities that challenge them to redefine contemporary cinema.