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12 June 2026
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Film and Television Summer Institute – Creative Producing
Study creative producing through Hollywood industry analysis, professional guest talks, and an entertainment internship or research paper.
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Creative Producing at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Continuing college juniors, seniors, and graduate students
Age range / Year group
Ages 18+
Location / Region
UCLA, Los Angeles, United States
Cost
$4,624; $5,823; $6,043
Duration
6 weeks
Format
In-person
Latest deadline
12 June 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Accommodation: Optional Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple rooms
Meals: 14 meals/week with optional housing
Campus experience: Two student and alumni networking mixers
Academic credit: 11 quarter units of UC credit
Tutors / faculty: UCLA Film, Television and Digital Media faculty
Study cadence: Weekly industry symposium
Practical component: Internship or research paper
Creative Producing summary
UCLA's Creative Producing track examines how producers and studio executives develop projects within the contemporary entertainment industry.
Students combine industry coursework and professional guest discussions with an internship or research paper, supported by an internship coordinator.
The strongest fit is an interest in development, producing, and industry decision-making, alongside a willingness to manage an independent internship search.
What is Film and Television Summer Institute – Creative Producing?
The Film and Television Summer Institute – Creative Producing is UCLA's academic track for studying the work of creative producers and studio executives. Its curriculum connects the Hollywood studio system with contemporary film and television development, production, financing, and industry culture.
Students attend UCLA classes and a professional symposium while pursuing entertainment-company fieldwork or a research paper. An internship coordinator supports application preparation and searching, and networking events bring students together with alumni. Securing an internship remains the student's responsibility.
Why Succeed highlights Creative Producing
The curriculum connects producing fundamentals with critical analysis of power, identity, labor, and representation in the entertainment industry.
A dedicated internship coordinator offers practical help with resumes, cover letters, interviews, and searching.
The weekly symposium gives students opportunities to question professionals about their careers and working in Hollywood.
Eleven quarter units of UC credit give the experience a defined academic outcome.
The research-paper alternative provides another route to completing the practical curriculum.
Who is Creative Producing for?
Best for
Students interested in producing, development, studio decision-making, and the wider culture of film and television.
Not ideal if
Your main goal is a guaranteed internship or making a short film as the central course project.
Is Creative Producing worth it?
This track has a clear purpose if you want to understand how entertainment projects are developed and how industry decisions are made. Coursework, guest discussions, and internship-search support offer several ways to test that interest. Academic credit can add value when your home institution accepts it.
The main limitation is that paying for the program does not secure an internship. Housing and administrative charges also increase the budget beyond the program fee. Weigh the academic curriculum and research-paper option as carefully as the possibility of industry fieldwork.
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Cost and what is included
$4,624; $5,823; $6,043; includes Unit fees for the four UCLA courses., 11 quarter units of UC credit., Industry symposium and guest discussions., Internship coordinator support., Script coverage professional development workshop., Welcome and closing student-alumni networking mixers..
Accommodation
Optional Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple rooms
Meals
14 meals/week with optional housing
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
6 weeks; UCLA, Los Angeles, United States.
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Effort level
High.
Best started
Begin preparing several months before the next session start to allow time for internship applications and housing planning.
Main challenge
Securing a suitable internship while preparing for intensive coursework.
Typical preparation
Draft a concise personal statement explaining your internship qualifications and relevant achievements.
Prepare a resume and adaptable cover letter before beginning the internship search.
Ask your academic advisor how the courses and grading choices would count toward your degree.
Plan campus commuting or an independent housing contract alongside your tuition budget.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in producing and entertainment-industry work.
What do students do on Creative Producing?
You study producing and entertainment-industry structures, hear from working professionals, and complete an internship or research paper. Professional preparation and student-alumni events help connect the academic material with career exploration.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Work with the internship coordinator on your resume, cover letters, interviews, and placement search.
- 2
Study development, production, financing, and contemporary entertainment-industry issues.
- 3
Examine how power, identity, politics, economics, and labor shape film and television.
- 4
Attend the weekly Film and Television Symposium and ask industry guests questions.
- 5
Complete supervised internship fieldwork or the research-paper alternative.
- 6
Connect with students and alumni at the welcome and closing networking mixers.
Creative Producing dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
22 June-31 July 2026
Registration opens
18 February 2026
2026 registration milestone.
Enrollment completion
19 June 2026
12:00 p.m. Pacific Time; administrative enrollment milestone.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 12 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 22 June-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Registration opens | 18 February 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Enrollment completion | 19 June 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Age 18 or older by the summer term's first day.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Continuing undergraduate junior or senior, or continuing graduate student.
Enrolled at a U.S. college or university in Fall 2026.
Instructor consent and program acceptance required.
All majors and beginning or intermediate backgrounds welcome.
International students complete a research paper instead of internship fieldwork.
How much does Creative Producing cost?
Program fee
$4,624; $5,823; $6,043 — Coursework fees vary by student status.
Funding or discounts
- Visiting-student registration: $175; $350 — $175 for UC students; $350 for non-UC students.
- IEI fee: $61 — Applies to students without a bachelor's degree.
- Optional housing and meals: $2,869.20 — Six-week A6 Deluxe Triple contract with 14 meals weekly.
- UC financial aid: Qualified UC students may apply through their university.
What's included
Unit fees for the four UCLA courses., 11 quarter units of UC credit., Industry symposium and guest discussions., Internship coordinator support., Script coverage professional development workshop., Welcome and closing student-alumni networking mixers.
How to apply to Creative Producing
- 1
Review the track's college-standing and enrollment requirements.
- 2
Prepare a personal statement of 200 words or fewer about your film/TV internship qualifications.
- 3
Complete the official Summer Institute registration form and select Creative Producing.
- 4
Submit the required uploads and await the instructor's admission decision by email.
- 5
After acceptance, follow the payment, waiver, and participant-agreement instructions.
- 6
Work with the internship coordinator on the separate internship application process.
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What does Creative Producing cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
FTV 104: Film and Television Symposium
Industry guests share their experiences and answer career questions in a weekly seminar worth one quarter unit.
FTV 183A: Introduction to Producing
Study film and TV development, production, financing, and contemporary industry issues in this four-unit foundation course.
FTV 182: Power, Identity, and Justice in the Film Industry
Examine politics, economics, labor, identity, representation, and access to industry participation in a four-unit course.
FTV 195: Professional Internship
Complete two units of supervised entertainment-industry fieldwork, with a research-paper alternative available.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Creative Producing?
A typical day during the program.
Industry symposium
Professionals discuss their experience and answer student questions.
Practical study
Students pursue internship fieldwork or complete the research-paper alternative.
Who teaches on Creative Producing?
UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media faculty teach the program, with named instructors Alex Franklin, Bobbie Lucas, and Nickolas Hoffmann. Their experience includes creative development, producing, distribution, independent production companies, and major studios.
Industry guests listed from previous summers illustrate the symposium's history; individual appearances vary.
Where do students stay on Creative Producing?
Residential plan
- Optional residence hall: UCLA Housing offers Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple rooms under a separate contract.
- Housing meal plan: The optional housing contract requires a 14 Regular meal plan with 14 meals weekly.
- Residence-hall security: Residence halls provide 24-hour front desk service, surveillance cameras, and key-access entry.
- Campus access: University housing is within walking distance of classrooms, libraries, and recreational facilities.
Non-residential plan
- Campus attendance: Participants attend classes on the UCLA campus and arrange their daily commute.
Optional housing is arranged independently and charged separately from the program fee.
What happens after Creative Producing?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Earn 11 quarter units of UC credit.
Record completed coursework and grades on an official UCLA transcript.
Gain entertainment-company experience if you secure an internship.
Complete a research paper through the alternative curriculum.
Build professional connections through industry talks and alumni mixers.
Credit transfer is decided by your home institution, and internship placements are not guaranteed.
Where does Creative Producing take place?
The program takes place on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles, placing its classroom study within a major entertainment-industry center. Students arrange their daily campus travel, and summer parking permits can be purchased through UCLA Transportation.
Classroom details are provided to enrolled students closer to the program start.
Creative Producing FAQs
No. Students from all majors are welcome, provided they meet the track's college-enrollment and standing requirements.
Yes. The program is intended for beginning and intermediate levels, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
No. The internship coordinator helps with resumes, cover letters, interviews, and the search, but students must secure their own placement. A research paper can fulfill the curriculum instead.
International students are not eligible for internships because of visa restrictions. Eligible international participants may complete a research paper instead.
The curriculum carries 11 quarter units of UC credit across four courses. Credit transfer and fulfillment of degree requirements depend on the student's home institution.
Housing is arranged independently through UCLA Housing at an additional cost. The published summer housing option uses Olympic Hall Deluxe Triple rooms with a required 14 Regular meal plan.
Students must have no more than two excused or unexcused absences to successfully complete the program.
Instructors are UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media faculty. Named instructors include Alex Franklin, Bobbie Lucas, and Nickolas Hoffmann, whose experience spans producing, development, distribution, and studio work.
Alternatives to Creative Producing
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Alternatives to Creative Producing
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Creative Writing
Deadline: Not announced
From £5495
16-24
Cambridge
In-person
Best for
Students exploring writing alongside entertainment interests
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