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MFA in Film. MFA in TV Writing.
45-48 credit, 2 plus year degree programs. MFA in Film & MFA in TV Writing. 45-48 credit, 2 plus year degree programs.

Unique partnership between Stony Brook University and Killer Films. New stand alone TV Writing MFA with Alan Kingsberg, one of the few in the country. Only MFA in FILM in SUNY system.

10/25/2026

Join us this Tuesday, Oct 27, for an in-person Open Master Class & Open House at Stony Brook Manhattan.

Tour the space, meet current MFA students, and hear from producer Christine Vachon (Killer Films) in conversation with writer/director Tyler-Marie Evans (Pretty Babies).

📍 Stony Brook Manhattan
🗓 Tuesday, Oct 27 | 5:15–7:15 PM
✉️ RSVP: [email protected]

10/22/2026

This week, our TV Writing Guest Series welcomed showrunner Michael Rauch (Michael Rauch) for a conversation about his work on the new CBS series Einstein.

From balancing many creative visions, to the practical “nuts and bolts” of a season 1 writer’s room, we loved diving deep into all things showrunning. Thank you, Michael, for the invaluable wisdom!

10/21/2026

Big things are in the works for Stony Brook filmmaker Xiaoxing Chen xiaoxing , a Gotham Marcie Bloom Fellow, as she prepares to shoot her thesis short film, Babyland, Motherland, this fall!

Written and directed by Chen, the project has already gained recognition as a finalist for the Day Job Short Film Fund and has been longlisted for the Unsolicited Scripts Short Film Fund. 🎥

The film has also received support from the Panavision New Filmmaker Program Equipment Grant!

We’re excited to see Xiaoxing bring her vision to life and can’t wait to see what’s next! 👏

10/14/2026

Stony Brook’s MFA in TV Writing welcomes Michael Rauch (Michael Rauch), SHOWRUNNER on CBS’s new series, Einstein, on Monday, October 19 at 8pm (in person at Stony Brook’s Manhattan campus) as part of our Fall 2026 TV Writing Guest Series.

For Michael Rauch in person screening + Q&A, RSVP to [email protected]

10/12/2026

At the Stony Brook Manhattan Center for Creative Writing and Film, you can follow your passion in directing, screenwriting, or producing, learning from faculty with decades of real-world experience in the film industry.

Join Stony Brook’s MFA in Film for a Zoom Info session on Wednesday, October 21th, 2026 @ 6PM EST to learn more!

RSVP through the link in our bio & story 🔗

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Email [email protected]

10/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce TV Writing & Film MFA students and alum have landed nine FINALIST spots at 2026 Austin Film Festival (Austin Film Festival), including Best Drama and Best Comedy!

Nelson Downend (Nelson Downend) - Finalist - Best Drama Teleplay for The International School.

Cynthia He (Cynthia He) - Finalist - Best Drama Teleplay Spec Award for Heated Rivalry: Polina.

Dawn Cowle (Dawn Kalani Cowle) - Finalist - Best Comedy Teleplay Spec Award for Hacks: Chicken and Egg.

Matthew McFadden (Matthew McFadden), Dawn Cowle (Dawn Kalani Cowle), and Baylor Knobloch (baylor knobloch) - Finalists - Best Scripted Digital Series for Old Bogus Massacre.

Carol Garcia (Carol Garcia) - Finalist - Valhalla Entertainment Awards and Roadmap Writers Representation Fellowship Award for Achievement Inc.

Matthew Campanella (MC) - Finalist - The Donners’ Company Screenwriting Award for In Good Standing

10/08/2026

Today, we’re spotlighting MFA in TV Writing alum Emma Gombas (Emma Gwynneth Gutt), a writer’s assistant on Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning series The Diplomat.

Emma spoke with us about her aspirations when she began the program, her path to the writers’ room, and the importance of hustle.

Thank you, Emma, and congratulations! We can’t wait to see what’s next.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Karen Offitzer ( Karen Offitzer ), Program Director at Stony Brook University, on receiving the 2026 University Film and Video Association (UFVA) Teaching Excellence Award!

This honor recognizes Karen’s dedication to educating, inspiring and supporting the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. We’re proud to see her commitment to film education recognized by the UFVA community.

Please join us in congratulating Karen on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉

10/02/2026

A misunderstood teen. A town consumed by fear. And something far darker hiding beneath the panic.

Set in 1993 at the height of the Satanic Panic, CARRY THE DARKNESS follows Travis Baldwin, a metalhead teenager who becomes the target of suspicion when a mysterious entity begins wreaking havoc around him. With his town eager to blame him, Travis must protect himself and his friends while confronting the true evil in their midst.

Written and directed by alum Douglas Forrester, this coming-of-age supernatural thriller draws inspiration from ’90s touchstones including The X-Files and Twin Peaks.

CARRY THE DARKNESS is now streaming on BloodStream. Watch now! And congrats Douglas!🩸🎬

09/30/2026

This week, writer Jessica Caldwell joined our MFA in TV Writing Guest Series to discuss her work on Your Friends & Neighbors, Billions, and Gonzo Girl.

In conversation with Program Director Alan Kingsberg, Jessica shared insights into her writing process, life in the writers’ room, and finding her footing in the industry. Swipe for two key takeaways from their conversation.

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