Master in Digital Filmmaking, Filmmaking Concentration

Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta is a large, dynamic public research university with a strong commitment to student success. With a wide range of programs across business, arts, sciences, education and health fields, GSU combines academic rigor with practical, career-oriented opportunities. Its urban campus places students at the heart of a major metropolitan economy, offering unparalleled access to internships, industry partners and cultural institutions.

International students benefit from comprehensive support services, personalized advising and numerous scholarship and financial-aid options that help make study more accessible. GSU’s faculty are active researchers and practitioners who integrate real-world projects into the curriculum, while the city’s business ecosystem supports hands-on learning and networking. Student life is lively, with multicultural organizations, career fairs and experiential learning embedded across disciplines.

Graduates from Georgia State enter the workforce with practical experience, professional connections and industry-relevant skills. The university’s emphasis on community engagement and social impact also prepares students to lead change locally and globally. For students seeking an affordable, well-connected urban university with broad program choices and strong career pathways, GSU presents a compelling option.

The Master in Digital Filmmaking with a Filmmaking Concentration at Georgia State University is a 3-year program for students who want to produce documentary, fiction, or experimental films. This Master's degree helps students develop skills in film and media production.

The curriculum includes classes on Cinematography, Sound Design, and filmmaking methods like Documentary and Experimental approaches. Students also learn about Directing, Editing, and Visual Effects. They have the opportunity to teach introductory classes and complete a thesis film.

Graduates can work as Film Directors, Producers, or Editors. They can also find jobs as Cinematographers, or Screenwriters in the film and media industry, or work on social justice projects, creating advocacy media and community-based films.