The program is open for enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and international students (F-1 student visa).
This program is perfect for...
- Individuals pursuing a career in producing
- Filmmakers
- Entertainment professionals who want to transition into producing
- Individuals interested in filmmaking
What you can learn.
- The role of story
- The creative producing process
- Physical production roles and responsibilities
- Fundamentals of financing, marketing, and distribution
About this certificate.
Taught by Hollywood professionals, our Producing Certificate gives participants an insider view of the “real world” aspects of producing. Students learn the essential skills and knowledge needed for both creative and physical producing.
The curriculum emphasizes the role of story as well as principles of financing, marketing, and distribution.
Students also benefit from extensive networking opportunities with both industry expert instructors and peers from around the world.
Expect more from your education.
UCLAxFilmFest 2022 is Open for Submissions
Showcase your short film for a chance to win at our prestigious annual film festival.
Submission Deadline: April 17, 2022.
I think it’s just so daunting starting a short film. The Producing Certificate really helped me get a grasp of how I should plan my shoot, who I should reach out to, what I need help with, how I could cut corners budget-wise.
Nicole N. Nequinto
Producing Certificate Student
What our certificates have done for our students.
85%
feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers
1 in 4
received a salary increase after starting a certificate program
50%
switched careers after completing a certificate program
85%
recommend a certificate program to others
Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required Courses
Marketing
Select 1 marketing course from the list below.
Producing
Select 1 producing course from the list below.
Elective Courses
Complete 4 electives (16 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Producing, Film and TV Development, or Business and Management of Entertainment. Below is a list of suggested electives.
Suggested Electives
Suggested Prerequisites
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.
An internship in film and television can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions. Certificate students must complete a minimum of 12 units of program curriculum (3 courses) before completing the application for approval to enroll in an internship.
The Certificate in Producing is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
International students may begin the certificate program in any quarter.
International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting test scores from either TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement if certain criteria are met.
English language proficiency (minimum*):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
*Admitted international students whose test scores are below 100 on TOEFL iBT, 7.0 on the IELTS Academic, or 5.1 on the iTEP Academic-Plus will be required to take 1-2 supplemental English as a Second Language courses.
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