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Sharpen Your Filmmaking Skills With a Video Production Degree

Turn your passion into a purpose with Webster’s Film, Television and Video Production degree. Learn the process of filmmaking in its entirety, dissecting masterpieces and crafting your own narratives, such as fictional epics, poignant documentaries, memorable commercials and television series that captivate hearts.

Our award-winning faculty members honed their skills in all facets of film production for networks and studios, including, Netflix, A24, Adobe, SIGGRAPH, HBO, Sundance, Universal, Microsoft, PBS and The Discovery Channel. They will be your mentors, pushing you to reach your full potential, frame by frame.

You will master the tools that shape cinematic dreams into reality. Shoot stunning visuals with professional cameras, experiment with lighting setups and even master classic film equipment. Engage in industry-standard software — Adobe Premiere, After Effects and more.

With this degree, you will graduate with the confidence, the network and the technical finesse to succeed in a filmmaking career.

 

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Choose Webster for Film, Television and Video Production

Ranked in Top 50 Best Colleges in Film and Photography in the U.S. 

Film production at Webster University is considered one of the nation's leading programs — ranked 40th by niche.com for film and photography, as well as 2nd in Missouri for Best Film, Video and Photographic Arts Schools by collegefactual.com in 2024. Webster's hands-on approach has earned a reputation for excellence and prepares students for a successful career in the filmmaking industry.

Utilize Industry-Leading Software and Equipment

The School of Communications complex houses a state-of-the-art media production and education facility that includes unique, first-in-the-region technologies and capabilities for filmmaking. Studio facilities include an audio and video production/recording suite, sound stage, workshop space, photography studio, gallery, animation, game design and video post-production labs, as well as flexible teaching spaces.

Gain Hands-On Experience

As you complete your Film, Television and Video Production degree, you will explore how people, concepts and technology come together to create the captivating images we see on screen. Develop a thorough understanding of on-set roles through projects and practicums designed to give you professional experience in video and television production. You will acquire skills applicable to various media, mastering both traditional and digital filmmaking. Engage in practical projects to specialize in areas like directing, producing, cinematography, editing, animation or visual effects as you progress through the curriculum.

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Text on screen: Program Spotlight: Film, Television and video Production (BA)

[Footage of students in Webster’s film and video studio]

Freelance Videographer Vincent: I've always had a passion for film. When I came to Webster University and saw the actual creative process, the collaboration aspect of it, I fell in love. I knew that is what I wanted to do.

Student Arti: I've been able to be a part of a lot of classes that have a lot of hands-on production, which is very useful for following those career paths and attaining those goals.

[Footage of Arti working with a professional cinema camera in Webster’s film soundstage]

Text on screen: Cutting-Edge Facilities: Professional Studios Built for Learning and Collaboration

Student Aaron: All of our equipment that we have, it's helped me be able to develop a skill set that I feel like I get to learn, and I get to grow on myself. We can rent out whatever equipment we need from the media center, which just gives us access to a lot of very high industry-level standards.

[Footage of Students working in Webster’s film studio various professional filmmaking gear]

Vincent: Even after graduating, I'm finding that I run into the same equipment that I used here out in the real world. They use the same type of LED panels and walls and equipment that we use here in surgery. I love the fact that I was able to operate this type of equipment this early in its development stages. I don't think any other college other than Webster could offer something like that.

[Footage of Vincent working in Webster’s film studio in front of the LED cinema wall]

Text on screen: High-Impact Collaboration: Working and Connecting with Professionals in a Variety of Fields

Student Andrea: As a Game major, the School of Communications makes it really easy to help me collaborate with film majors, audio majors and animators. I've worked with film teams to film in front of the LCD video wall, and it's very, very amazing to work with them, and you learn so much.

[Footage of Webster’s various media studios, including film and audio studios, with students working on projects}

Vincent: There are classes where the Game Design, the Animation and the Video majors all collaborate for projects and big events.

[Footage of various students from different majors working on projects]

Text on screen: Expert Faculty: Industry Professionals Bringing Experience to the Class

Arti: My professors have been amazing in just preparing us for all of the different aspects of our careers, giving us a space where it's a bit safer to make those mistakes, and you can still come back from it has been very, very helpful.

[Footage of professors working with students]

Student Leila: My favorite day of class was when they had invited 10 different industry professionals to talk to us. We got to ask them questions, and I got to make connections. That's why I'm grateful to be at Webster to be able to have these opportunities and get these connections with all of these amazing professionals. And it gives me hope that I'll be able to get a job in the future.

[Footage of Leila working with professional filmmakers in Webster’s film studio and editing studio]

Vincent: The equipment that you use here and the situations that your projects and your professors put you in, they are absolutely applicable to the real-world environments that you will step into once you graduate.

{Footage of multiple students working on a large film project in Webster’s film studio]

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Kinematifest Film Festival

Kinematifest, a student initiative at Webster University, aims to inspire and innovate student artists through motion pictures. The festival highlights rising filmmakers and animators, providing a platform for students to present their work and engage with the community.

With independent films and animation, professional speakers and local companies, we provide a day full of exploration and entertainment in the world of film. The festival focuses on competitive success, inspiring creativity, and building a strong community network across nine categories: documentary, comedy, drama, horror, experimental, music videos, experimental animation, animated shorts and animated clips.

Learn More About Kinematifest

Stand Out

“I'm getting hands-on experience and credit that I can put toward my career professionally. And I'm learning from people who are already in the field.”

Artie Schrieber

BA in Film, Television and Video Production, ’26

Nine PBS' New Season of Teaching in Room 9 Produced in Collaboration with Webster University
Webster Students Help Produce TV Program for PBS Artie was among about a dozen students in the School of Communications who helped produce a TV series in partnership with the PBS station in St. Louis. The program, focused on early childhood education, will be viewed by children and families in the St. Louis area. Providing hands-on experiences and access to cutting-edge technology are key to helping Webster students achieve their educational and professional goals.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Video Production?

Webster’s Film, Television and Video Production alumni are a testament to what you can do with this degree. Our alumni have worked on films and TV shows, including:

  • "Manchester by the Sea"
  • "Moonrise Kingdom"
  • "The Bourne Ultimatum"
  • "Spider-Man 2"
  • "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
  • "Late Night with Seth Meyer"
  • "The Ghost Who Walks"

Their works have been shown on diverse platforms such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel, TLC, Disney, Hallmark Channel, Nickelodeon, MTV, ESPN, Marvel Studio, Sundance, Fox Network and more.

Job Outlook for Film and Television Production Graduates

In a world hungry for captivating content, the demand for skilled filmmakers is soaring. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 7% growth in overall employment of film/video editors and/or camera operators from 2022 to 2032. In this growing and competitive industry, Webster not only equips you with robust technical skills but also provides access to a vast global network, ensuring you're well-prepared to seize exciting opportunities across diverse sectors of the entertainment world. Webster graduates with a BA in Film, TV and Video Production have found careers as:

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Cinematographer
  • Production Designer
  • Camera Operator
  • Lighting Designer
  • Film Editor
  • Motion Graphics Artis
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Location Manager
  • Production Assistant
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