"It was better than I ever imagined." Click here to see what other alumni are saying about the Professional Program in Producing. The perfect alternative to a degree program, the UCLA Professional Program in Producing provides an intensive overview of the contemporary film and television industries and introduces students to the tools needed to navigate the studio and independent marketplace. This graduate-level non-degree program is modeled after the MFA Producers Program at UCLA and has academic oversight by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Classes are taught by both regular UCLA faculty and distinguished industry professionals. Upon successfully finishing the program, students receive a certificate of completion. The Professional Program in Producing consists of a series of lectures, discussions, and appearances by entertainment industry guests. Areas of instruction range from pitching to story development to budgeting/scheduling to marketing/distribution, and more. Students attend classes four nights per week for ten weeks. Classes take place Monday through Thursday nights, from 7-10pm, at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. For those who do not want to spend two years or more in a degree program, the UCLA Professional Program in Producing is a fantastic way to get a respected UCLA education and to acquire a vast amount of information about the entertainment business in a short period of time. Because the program is limited to no more than 55 people, students in the Professional Program get to know each other quickly, and there is ample opportunity to network with like-minded, ambitious individuals with varied professional backgrounds. Many students in this program have formed partnerships and developed projects together. Space is limited and applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Once the program fills up, we will only review applications for the waiting list, so applicants are encouraged to send in their materials as early as possible. To apply, you must have an undergraduate degree in any field. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE HERE IN JANUARY 2010. International Students, please note: International students who plan to apply for a UCLA I-20 to get an F-1 visa must apply for the Professional Program in Producing by April 16. This is to allow enough time to obtain the visa. There is an extra $325 fee for I-20 processing. International students in need of an I-20 will be charged this fee on top of their tuition cost, once the I-20 is processed. For information on admission for International Students and to download an I-20 application, please click here. Professional Resume Statement of Purpose (One page; see FAQ's for further info) Undergraduate Transcript (non-official copy OK) or a copy of Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Certificate Maximum Enrollment: 55 students Start Date: June 28, 2010 End Date: September 2, 2010 Tuition Cost: $4500 total. $1500 deposit due with application; balance due by June 11, 2010. Click here for more tuition information. Admission is handled on a rolling basis. Once the program fills up, we will only review applications for the waiting list.