Film & TV
Industry Essentials
Taught by People Who Work in Film & TV
Learn from NYU Tisch School of the Arts faculty alongside working professionals across film & TV.
Built to Launch Your Career in Film & TV, Not Just Your Knowledge
Real Industry Projects
Hands-on, project-based assignments grounded in how the film & TV industry actually works.
Start Immediately
On-demand video lessons and projects you can begin the day you enroll.
Insider Expertise
Learn from NYU Tisch faculty and working film & TV professionals.
A NYU Tisch Credential
Earn a certificate from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick, a credential employers recognize.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Understand the full range of roles that bring film and television to life
- Navigate the production process from development through postproduction
- Grasp how projects get financed, packaged, and greenlit
- Speak the language of contracts, clearances, and copyright
- Understand how films and shows are marketed and distributed
- Identify where your passion and strengths fit within the industry
Skills You'll Gain
Build Your Portfolio
The course is built around hands-on projects, so you leave with real, portfolio-ready work, not just a certificate.
Fundamentals of Film
Explore film history, theory, and the art of visual and audio storytelling.
Fundamentals of Television
Examine the collaborative craft of producing episodic drama, comedy, and non-fiction TV.
Understanding the Production Process
Walk through preproduction, production, and postproduction across the major cinematic disciplines.
The Production Business
Learn how producers and directors develop material, secure financing, and bring projects to market.
Marketing and Distribution
Discover how films and shows find their audiences in a crowded, fast-changing marketplace.
The Full Film & TV Curriculum
Each module is broken into short video lessons with assignments and hands-on projects you complete at your own pace.
Fundamentals of Film
Through our filmmaking program, students will explore major movements in film history, and analyze the expressive principles of visual and audio communication; idea development and realization using an image, movement, pace, spoken word, and other sounds.
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Fundamentals of Television
Students will analyze the collaborative process of producing episodic television drama, comedy, and non-fiction. We will explore vital roles in television production, from the Showrunner to the Director.
Key Concepts:
Understanding the Production Process
Experts will present the major disciplines of cinematic arts: directing, producing, cinematography, sound, and editing. They will cover the basic concepts of producing and directing, for both documentary and fiction.
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The Production Business
Students will learn about the craft of editing and post-production, including the history of editing platforms and contemporary tools, sound design and scoring, special effects, and more. This module also covers the business of production, giving an overview of budgeting above and below the line, entertainment law basics, intellectual property, and profit sharing.
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Marketing and Distribution
In a crowded marketplace, how do films find their audiences? In this module, students will discover how films make their way into cinemas, streaming, and beyond through distribution and marketing.
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Results, Not Just Lessons
Since starting this Film and TV Industry Essentials course, I have landed more than three jobs within editing, which was my niche going into the program. I also landed jobs as a PA on set.
After completing the course, I was contacted to be an additional videographer during a freelance job filming a documentary in Israel. Upon returning to the States, I applied for a full-time editor position at It Is Written TV Station and was hired within two weeks.
I landed a job digitizing film and VHS, and the knowledge I gained from the course gave me the confidence to start volunteering in local productions. I'm now pretty deep into the film community and have been getting more paid opportunities on set.
I've stepped into the role of CEO of my film business, and now lead my team with greater professionalism and confidence.
As a producer I wear many hats and take on whatever challenges the film project presents. As a result of this course I have more distribution ideas and feel confident we can sell the film.
I went from this being a hobby to a career.
I've established my own film production company, I'm directing a cable network show, and I'm contracting with a financial services organization.
I started an LGBTQ minority and underrepresented magazine called Pride Entertainment Magazine, which inspired another venture to offer independent film artists a way to showcase their work.
This film training program is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in cinema or storytelling. The exercises are engaging and hands-on, making the learning process both enjoyable and practical.
Choose How You Pay
Same full course either way: 5 modules, real industry projects, and your NYU Tisch Certificate of Completion.
One-Time Payment
4 Monthly Payments
12 Monthly Payments
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Frequently Asked Questions
People at any career stage with a passion for film and television, whether breaking in, advancing, or switching careers, who want to understand how the industry works.
5 self-paced modules. Most learners finish in under 40 hours on their own schedule.
Yes. The course is 100% online and on-demand, so you can study on your own schedule from anywhere.
A non-credit Certificate of Completion from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and is designed for newcomers as well as those already working in the field.
Yes. Request the course catalog and a program advisor can walk you through payment options and any current offers.
Film and TV Industry Essentials includes five on-demand courses covering topics such as Fundamentals of Film and Television, the Production Process, Production Business, and Marketing and Distribution. Each course is 2 to 3 hours and is broken into shorter modules and activities that you complete at your own pace.
Courses are taught by NYU Tisch faculty. You will also receive career insights from industry experts from IndieWire, Rolling Stone, and other industry leaders.
By the end of the course, you will have developed skills and knowledge to help launch or advance a career in film and TV, explored the various career paths in the industry, and identified your areas of passion. You will also receive a non-credit Certificate of Completion from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll.
Enrollment includes unlimited access to all course videos and materials for one year from your enrollment date. If you need more time after that, you can pay a monthly subscription fee to extend your access.
Most major credit and debit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. If you enroll outside the United States, tuition is charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate.
You can withdraw within 24 hours of enrollment for a full refund. After that, you have up to 7 days to withdraw for a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds are issued after 7 days. Subscription plans can be canceled before your renewal date by emailing [email protected].
Tuition is $999 when paid in full. Two payment plans are also available at checkout: 4 monthly payments of $269 or 12 monthly payments of $99.
