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.

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.”

Congrats to MFA in TV Writing professor Jackie Reingold on her exciting new role as Co‑Executive Producer and writer on ...
05/18/2026

Congrats to MFA in TV Writing professor Jackie Reingold on her exciting new role as Co‑Executive Producer and writer on the Fox/Hulu series Best Medicine! 🎉

We are so excited to announce that Jennie Allen has been named a recipient of this year’s College of Arts and Sciences G...
05/12/2026

We are so excited to announce that Jennie Allen has been named a recipient of this year’s College of Arts and Sciences Godfrey Excellence in Teaching Award as well as the John S. Toll Endowed Award for Teaching Excellence!

Faculty members across Stony Brook University were nominated by students for going above and beyond as teachers and mentors: specifically those who show warmth, build community, and are genuinely invested in their intellectual and professional growth.

Furthermore, we congratulate Jennie for being selected into the Storylines Lab, where filmmakers are given the guidance and support to work on story materials that will aid their feature film project in early development.

“You & I” isn’t just a classic by Stevie Wonder, it’s also the inspiration behind filmmaker Summer Shelton’s latest proj...
05/07/2026

“You & I” isn’t just a classic by Stevie Wonder, it’s also the inspiration behind filmmaker Summer Shelton’s latest project.

In this new conversation, Summer shares her perspective on storytelling, creativity, and what success really means in filmmaking: simply getting it made.

✨ “I define success as a filmmaker as when you just make it… just getting it made.”

Visit our Substack to read the full interview. Link in bio’

This spring has been so rewarding to our alumni and students! Here’s a roundup of some other notable accolades they’ve r...
05/04/2026

This spring has been so rewarding to our alumni and students! Here’s a roundup of some other notable accolades they’ve received that you may have missed.

In our new Substack article, first-year TV Writing student, Glafira Shanabrook, breaks down the announcement for the new...
04/30/2026

In our new Substack article, first-year TV Writing student, Glafira Shanabrook, breaks down the announcement for the new Paramount+ limited series, “Fear Not”, and the Stony Brook alum that are making it happen. The full article is available now on our brand new Substack, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any Stony Brook Film & TV Writing news and coverage!

Big Funding News for the Film MFA!During the 30/10 Anniversary Celebration, the evening highlighted significant new fund...
04/28/2026

Big Funding News for the Film MFA!

During the 30/10 Anniversary Celebration, the evening highlighted significant new funding. Jordan Roberts, faculty member in the MFA in Film program, was awarded a Presidential Fast Impact Funding grant of $70,000 for equipment.

Additionally, the program secured a DI3 Film Completion Fellowship, which was quickly matched by the Lichtenstein-Reeves Foundation, totaling $20,000 to be awarded to thesis students in the post-production home stretch.

There’s no better time to apply to our MFA programs than right now! Applications are still open for the incoming class, just click the link in our bio!

AFF visited Stony Brook!Last Tuesday, Matt Dy (Senior Film Programmer) and Grace Donaldson (Screenplay Director) gave an...
04/23/2026

AFF visited Stony Brook!

Last Tuesday, Matt Dy (Senior Film Programmer) and Grace Donaldson (Screenplay Director) gave an inside look at how the festival works, what they’re looking for and how writers can break in.

Shoutout to Cynthia He (2nd-year TV Writing student) for hosting and setting the bar high as the 2025 AFF Drama Teleplay Spec winner!

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