Columbia School of the Arts Launches New Film Concentration: Writing for Film & Television

Columbia University School of the Arts is proud to announce a new addition to the Film MFA Program: the Writing for Film & Television concentration . This three-year program is designed specifically for students whose main focus is writing. “Columbia is known around the world as ‘the story school.’ We believe storytelling should underpin every aspect of filmmaking—because platforms and technology may change, but story is eternal,” said Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Chair of the Film Program, Jack Lechner . “Writing For Film & Television is for passionate storytellers who want to pursue an intensive writing program in a collaborative and empowering environment.” Writing for Film & Television, which will be led initially by Professor of Professional Practice and Screenwriting Concentration Head, Christina Lazarid i ( Nobody’s Watching, Coming Up Roses) , builds on the established traditions, practices, and academic rigor that make Columbia one of the leading film MFA programs in the country, adapting to meet the ever changing needs of students and the industry. Through a dynamic curriculum with a classical approach to storytelling taught by industry-leading professionals, this new concentration seeks to help each student establish their personal voice. “During my time at Columbia,” said Screenwriting and Directing alumnus Sherman Payne ’10 ( Shameless, Razorblade Tears) , “I learned how to craft narratives by putting characters first. Now, I’m confident that I can walk into any room in Hollywood and create stories in a way that will resonate with industry executives and viewers […]

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