UNC School for the Arts (UNCSA)

Variety just put out this list of top film schools. It includes some other ideas that haven’t been mentioned yet.

https://variety.com/2026/film/focus/education-impact-report-2026-1236726484/?fbclid=IwdGRleARWPMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEekVQOboSakwTgedN5LSQM8rJwEizkRG1cOE_KxRKr2lSsESZNjoixyo7i77I_aem_PWUwrzotICO2MELpVrxesA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0fxqh0i3

I agree that Ithaca, LMU, and Emerson are good ones to look at and all three have reputations for strong programs.

DePaul for sure

OP here, thank you all! Great tips.

Anonymous wrote:I have a kid at the Newhouse School at Syracuse and the TV production facilities are top notch. There are also opportunities to spend a semester in NYC or LA where you do an internship while there.

I second this. My kid did a summer in L.A. and has run his own shows, worked on other friends' shows, etc.

Easier to get into: High Point. Excellent facilities and program if you know your kid is looking for practical production skills.