MFA in Script and Screenwriting | Feature Film

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026

Learn How to Bring Your Vision for Full-Length Films to Life with an MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film Degree Online

Are you looking to unleash your creative writing talent and make your mark on the world of storytelling? If so, conferring Liberty University’s online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film program may be the right next step for you! Through this online MFA degree, you can join an academic community where creativity knows no bounds, and storytelling takes center stage – all while being guided by accomplished, industry-proven faculty.

This program seeks to equip competent professional storytellers who can model standards of morality and ethics in the film industry. As you progress through your courses, you can explore how to craft scripts that challenge the mainstream entertainment world, fuel public interest in biblically grounded films, and represent Christian values – without compromising excellent storytelling. By pursuing the feature film specialization, you can learn specifically about the nuances of writing scripts for full-length films in a way that captivates audiences.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience as you delve into character development, dialogue crafting, and plot construction. Our comprehensive curriculum teaches a wide variety of practical skills applicable to the film industry. Fuel your passion, expand your horizons, and forge connections as you explore the opportunities and challenges of writing for film in our MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film degree online.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Script and Screenwriting Master’s Degree?

As a student in our MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film master’s degree, you can pursue opportunities to submit your scripts to festivals and competitions where industry professionals will offer critique and feedback on your writing. Our faculty will guide and evaluate your script development according to industry standards for content, format, presentation, and execution. By taking advantage of opportunities to have your work seen, you can further hone your craft and potentially expand your network.

Maybe you’re interested in pursuing your script and screenwriting master’s degree but are worried about the commitment of balancing school with your work or family life. That’s where our online MFA comes in! With our 100% online courses, you can complete your coursework on your schedule (as long as you adhere to assignment deadlines and course end dates).

Additionally, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), demonstrating our commitment to academic excellence. The professors in our MFA in Script and Screenwriting degree online have extensive experience both in academia and in the film industry, so they can provide valuable insights into pursuing a career in this competitive field.

What Will You Study in Our MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film Master’s Degree?

Our MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film degree online is broken down into 3 main sections: core courses, feature film courses, and elective courses. This well-rounded assortment of classes can help you build your expertise as you learn how to translate your ideas into compelling written content for the big screen.

Within the core courses, you’ll explore how to draw on your convictions, emotional life experiences, and passions to create riveting story ideas. You’ll also study visual storytelling, the use of theology in cinema, methods for examining the worldview behind a film, the interpretation of films from a philosophical perspective, and the fundamentals of story and character development. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to analyze the business side of the film industry – such as developing elevator pitches and building your brand – as well as study great screenplays that have stood the test of time.

As you complete the feature film specialization, you’ll delve into writing for both short and full-length films. Through a sequence of workshops and projects, you will watch a variety of films, read several screenplays, and write your own screenplays using what you’ve learned in the program. You’ll also receive feedback and critique from your professors and peers, with the goal of helping you grow as a writer and develop a professional, polished finished product.

Looking to customize your studies to match your interests? Our script and screenwriting master’s degree allows you to mix and match various film elective courses, so you can expand your skill set and explore your passions. You’ll be able to pick from courses in topics such as documentary writing, animation storytelling, writing for network/cable, book-to-film adaptations, and screenplay coverage writing.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
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Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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