David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts

06/01/2026

02/05/2026

Director of the David Lynch MFA, John Kloepfer at Wilshire Ebell Theater for Conversation with the Stars of Twin Peaks, the owls were definitely not what they seemed.

They were way cooler and signed autographs…

Much love to Sheryl Lee and Dana Ashbrook…Ray Wise, Sabrina Sutherland, Carel Struyken, Kimmy Robertson, and Harry Goaz…James Marshall and Eric Da Re…to name just a few.

We are proud to help carry the Twin Peaks spirit forward through the David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting, where we keep room to dream up something as mysterious and mesmerizing as the greatest show of all time.

01/24/2026

MFA graduate Tiffany Yarde, class of '25, with David Lynch Cinematic Arts professor Neal Stevens. Tiffany was mentored by Neal, developing two thriller scripts. Neal showed his continued support for her work by attending the NYC premiere of Tiffany’s short horror film OUT OF TIME at the Moonshot film festival this month. Congratulations Tiffany and hello Neal!

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

One year ago today, we lost a mentor, a friend, and a legend.

Yet, he left us with a legacy of pure consciousness and boundless creativity. David Lynch lived the Art Life in such profound ways and, in doing so, fully embodied what that means. He taught us to fall in love with our ideas, that creativity doesn’t come from suffering. And that life is not a torment, but a beautiful game.

He turned hideousness into beauty, the ordinary into the sublime, and could find the light in the darkest of places. And because of him, our own light shines a little brighter.

We are humbled that he chose to share his time, wisdom, and great humor with us. His unique and genuine kindness filled the room and always made us laugh while making us feel comfortable. He was never pretentious, never with ego.

All of us here at the David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting are committed to celebrating his life and legacy, and to exemplifying in ourselves the highest of qualities that he lived. Of creativity, kindness, and love...from that ocean of pure consciousness.

We miss you, David. And we thank you for inspiring us to be more blissful in our work. More of ourselves in activity. And fearless with our ideas. We are deeply grateful, and we wish you deep peace. Wherever you are.

An encore clip from the day he passed. As we spoke with him that last time, Alexandra (class of 2025) shared that her father had recently died and asked David if he had thoughts on an afterlife. Here is the kind, generous, and loving David that we all miss...

01/06/2026

Now accepting applications to this unique MFA program! For more information, email [email protected] or visit https://www.miu.edu/mfa-in-screenwriting to start your journey of inner discovery, connecting with other writers while accessing deep and meaningful stories. ✍️❤️

12/04/2025

Agent Cooper might be on to something! Find out what it could be by applying to The David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts. Now accepting applications for fall 2026 at https://www.miu.edu/mfa-in-screenwriting

10/03/2025

Shameless brag and plug alert ahead. All of us at the David Lynch program are very proud of MFA in Screenwriting student Cody Ashford. Cody's directorial debut, DRIVE BACK, is currently ranking in the Top 10 films in the U.S. on Amazon Prime! Download this film to get your next October dread and horror fix! 🧟‍♀️ 🎃 😬