The MFA in Dramatic Writing is a three year, fully-funded screenwriting MFA program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Each year, two applicants are admitted to the MFA and spend three years learning and honing their craft and vision with established industry professionals including Brock Norman Brock (BRONSON, THE MUSTANG) and Charles Burmeister (MERCURY PLAINS), as well as gaining valuable teaching experience and a small, close-knit creative community.

We're looking for the best aspiring screenwriters out there.

The MFA in Dramatic Writing is one of a handful of fully-funded screenwriting programs the country. In addition to all tuition being paid for, students also receive a Graduate Assistantship of $21,000 a year.

(Please note: this is a three year MFA program, beginning August 2025 and ending May 2028)

Please submit an original feature length screenplay or pilot and a resume or curriculum vitae for consideration. Places are offered on the strength of the submitted writing sample (not academic history.).

If you are offered a place, you will be then asked to fill out the application on the website (link provided.)