Top Film Schools in U.S.

The top film schools in the United States are widely recognized for combining strong academic foundations with hands-on industry training, access to professional equipment, and powerful alumni networks. These institutions stand out for their rigorous curricula, close ties to the film and television industries, and their consistent record of graduates who go on to successful careers in cinema, television, and digital media.

1. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – School of Theater, Film and Television — Los Angeles, CA
2. University of Southern California (USC) – School of Cinematic Arts — Los Angeles
3. New York University (NYU) – Tisch School of the Arts — New York, NY
4. San Francisco State University – School of Cinema — San Francisco, CA
5. Loyola Marymount University – School of Film and Television — Los Angeles, CA
6. Boston University – College of Communication — Boston, MA
7. Florida State University – College of Motion Picture Arts — Tallahassee, FL
8. DePaul University – School of Cinematic Arts — Chicago, IL
9. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) — Savannah, GA
10. New York Film Academy — New York, NY