Stony Brook/Killer MFAs: FILM & TV Writing

Stony Brook/Killer MFAs: FILM & TV Writing 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.

Congratulations to Damon Cardasis and the Mr. Scorsese team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction ...
09/08/2026

Congratulations to Damon Cardasis and the Mr. Scorsese team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series! 🏆

It was a pleasure to welcome the producer, writer, and director to our Master Class in Independent Film Production for a conversation with Artistic Director Christine Vachon. Damon discussed his work across film, television, and theater, including Saturday Church, She Came to Me, and Mr. Scorsese.

Thank you, Damon, for sharing what it takes to bring stories from concept to screen and stage!

The future of film starts here 🎥 We are thrilled to welcome our incoming MFA Film & TV Writing cohort to the Master Clas...
09/02/2026

The future of film starts here 🎥

We are thrilled to welcome our incoming MFA Film & TV Writing cohort to the Master Class with Artistic Director Christine Vachon, Magdalene Brandeis, and Simone Pero. Diving into independent financing, market distribution, and strategic pitching, this talented group is ready to bring bold new cinema to life.

Congratulations to Yi Chiang Lin, whose thesis film Afterword is an Official Selection of the 49th Asian American Intern...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to Yi Chiang Lin, whose thesis film Afterword is an Official Selection of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival! 🎬

Described as “a love letter to the art of photography and filmmaking and the sights and sounds of New York City,” Afterword showcases Yi Chiang’s emerging voice as a filmmaker and storyteller.

We’re excited to celebrate this milestone and see where his work takes him next. 🎞️👏

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine 🎬T...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine 🎬

The film earned praise as a “striking directorial debut” and “a tight, always compelling seven minutes,” highlighting Nwosa’s elegant and direct approach to storytelling.

We love seeing our alumni continue to make their mark and bring their creative voices to the screen. Congratulations, Nnamdi! 🎥👏

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine. 🎬...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Nnamdi Nwosa, whose directorial debut, It’s Relative, was recently featured in MovieMaker Magazine. 🎬

The film earned praise as a “striking directorial debut” and “a tight, always compelling seven minutes,” highlighting Nwosa’s elegant and direct approach to storytelling.

We love seeing our alumni continue to make their mark and bring their creative voices to the screen. Congratulations, Nnamdi! 🎥👏

“Something You Should Know About Me,” written and directed by Andy Fidoten as his thesis film, had a wildly successful p...
06/18/2026

“Something You Should Know About Me,” written and directed by Andy Fidoten as his thesis film, had a wildly successful premiere at the 25th Tribeca Festival! Not only did the film sell out its four screenings, but it was voted as the runner-up for the Audience Award in the Narrative category. Congratulations, Andy & Co.!

Next Up: Frameline50 in San Francisco!

Our program’s artistic directors, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, will be awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial A...
06/12/2026

Our program’s artistic directors, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, will be awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for their work as creative producers in the film industry. This recognition is one of the Honorary Oscars that are awarded annually at the Governors Awards.

Vachon and Koffler founded the New York-based independent production company Killer Films in 1995. The Honorary Award recognizes “extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or for outstanding service to the Academy.” The Thalberg, named for the pioneering MGM executive, goes to a creative producer whose body of work consistently reflects a high standard of motion picture production. The pair previously earned a best picture nomination for Celine Song’s debut drama “Past Lives” in 2024.

On behalf of the Stony Brook Manhattan community, Have A Great Summer!!!We celebrated a fantastic year with a mixer betw...
06/01/2026

On behalf of the Stony Brook Manhattan community, Have A Great Summer!!!

We celebrated a fantastic year with a mixer between film and TV writing programs and a screening from Ethan Berlin’s class, “Producing Short Form Comedy Content”. If you want to join the fun next year, be sure to apply today!

Sharyn Rothstein and Davita Scarlett are joining the MFA in TV Writing faculty this Fall. They'll be teaching Advanced...
06/01/2026

Sharyn Rothstein and Davita Scarlett are joining the MFA in TV Writing faculty this Fall. They'll be teaching Advanced Pilot and a unique Showrunners workshop. Join us and elevate your writing!

Apply by July 15. Scholarships available. Link in bio.

We are so excited to see our TV Writing alumni excel as teachers and mentors as they assume full-time faculty roles in t...
05/26/2026

We are so excited to see our TV Writing alumni excel as teachers and mentors as they assume full-time faculty roles in the undergraduate program!

During our interview with for our Substack (link in bio), he reflected on his time as an undergraduate at Stony Brook, “I have a lot of wonderful memories here. And every time I set foot on campus, I’m always struck with a bit of nostalgia.”

This news coincides with the MFA in Film and TV Writing programs being welcomed into the newly-formed Department of Creative Writing, Film, and Television. The dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, David Wrobel, spoke of this during our 30/10 Anniversary party:

“Integrating the Film and Television MFAs marks a bold new chapter for the arts at Stony Brook and underscores our commitment to nurturing visionary storytellers.”

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