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Film

Discover more about the B.F.A. in Film program and find out about program requirementscourses and the program faculty.

Career Possibilities

The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities. 

Acquired Skills 

  • Works will under pressure and meets deadlines
  • Communicates emotions and ideas creatively
  • Ability to present specific viewpoints
  • Ability to relate to people of varying backgrounds
  • Ability to respond quickly to unexpected circumstances
  • Ability to create entertaining and persuasive messages’
  • Technical and editing skills
  • Desire to learn new things and flexible to new ideas

Career Titles

  • Animator
  • Assistant Director
  • Booking Manager
  • Broadcast Technician
  • Camera Operator
  • Casting Assistant 
  • Casting Director
  • Cinematographer
  • Colorizing Technician
  • Critic
  • Development/Fundraising
  • Director
  • Educator
  • Entertainment Writer
  • Film Archivist
  • Film Distributor
  • Film Editor
  • Film Festival Organizer
  • Film Production
  • Independent Filmmaker
  • Multimedia video producer
  • Personal Asst. to Director 
  • Press Agent 
  • Producer
  • Production Assistant
  • Professor
  • Program Assistant
  • Screenwriter
  • Script Supervisor
  • Scriptwriter 
  • Sound Editor
  • Story Editor
  • Studio Merchandising
  • Television Production
  • Visual Effects Specialist
  • Writer/Editor

Types of Organizations that Hire 

  • Educational  Institutions
  • Magazines/Newspapers
  • Media Organizations/Departments 
  • Film Studios
  • Production Companies
  • Television Networks/Cable
  • Non Profit Organizations

Career Information and Professional Association Links

Buzzfile - Employers of Cinematography majors
American Film Institute
NYC  Media and Entertainment
Film Independent - Non profit organization for independent film makers
Association of Film Commissioners International - Non profit film association
Center for Communication
Subscribe to the Center for Communication Newsletter
NY411 - NY Production Resource
NYPG - Production resource for film, TV, and commercials
Directors Guild of America
Sundance Institute
International Documentary Association
Women in Film
New York Women in Film & Television
The Actors Fund, - Human Services Organization in the entertainment community
Self Employment in the Arts
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Online resource with Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary

Job Search Links

Showbiz Jobs - The Entertainment Professionals Network
Mandy - International Film & TV Production Resources
NY411 Production Jobs
Staff Me Up - Production Jobs in TV, Film, Digital, Media and Entertainment
Media bistro - Job and industry information in the media
Creative Hotlist - Site for the professional creative marketplace
Production Hub - Search site for jobs in film, television, video, live event and digital media production.
Entertainment Careers - Entertainment job and internship listings
Film & TV Jobs USA - Media industry job list
Artist Opportunities from ArtsWestchester