The Wrap named The University of Georgia’s film graduate program as one of the best in the country.
The media and entertainment publication named the university’s Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media as one of the top 50 in the country, according to a press release. This is the first time the MFA Film program has made the list, debuting at number 43.
The MFA program launched in 2020.
“It is very rare for such a young program to be listed as one of the nation’s best, and this demonstrates that we have an up-and-coming program,” said Marty Lang, director of the MFA Film program, in the release. “The fact that we’re in the rankings of The Wrap is a testament to the wonderful work of our faculty, staff and students, and the commitment of the university.”
According to the release, The Wrap partnered with a data research company called Screen Engine/ASI to decide on the rankings.
Morehouse College also made the list at 41, and Savannah College of Art and Design came in at 37. The number one program belongs to New York University.
“The explosive growth of the film industry in Georgia has created many new opportunities for our students and the innovative academic programs that bring the best and brightest to UGA,” said Anna Stenport, dean of the Franklin College, in the release. “We are delighted that the creative ambitions of our MFA program are already receiving confirmation from the industry itself.”
