Lights, Camera, Action
The Television and Film Arts (TFA) major has a singular purpose: Creating great storytellers -- regardless of the medium. TFA's YouTube Channel.
Highlights of the TFA program include:
- Since 2009, over 60 TFA students have enjoyed internships and full-time positions at leading entertainment companies such as: 20th Century Fox, Bravo, Comedy Central, Disney, NBCUniversal, NCIS, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and MTV
- In 2013, the TFA Semester in NYC program was created, enabling TFA students to live and work in New York City
- Since 2010, TFA students have participated in the annual Toronto International Film Festival -- attending world premieres and Q&As with the industry's leading filmmakers
- Each semester, TFA students organize public showings of their films, giving their films exposure and allowing students to discuss their work in a public forum
- Every year, TFA students host the "TFA Night at the OSCARS" -- a multimedia gala celebrating The Academy Awards
Buffalo State has produced a number of graduates who have pursued highly successful careers in the entertainment industry. These alums stay in close contact with their alma mater—regularly supporting the college's programs, activities, and students.
Television and Film Arts majors are prepared to explore a number of exciting, challenging, and rewarding entertainment industry positions as screenwriters, producers, directors, agents, managers, and network / studio executives.
