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. David Mackenzie (FUZE, HELL OR HIGH WATER) is also on the faculty also.
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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 end of August 2026 and ending May 2029).