Los Angeles Film Studies Center

Vision

Located in one of the primary film and television production centers in L.A., the Los Angeles Film Studies Center integrates a Christian worldview with an introductory exploration of the work and workings of mainstream Hollywood entertainment.

Life in Hollywood and internships with 20th Century Fox casting, Henderson Productions or Miramax Films, just to name a few, await you at LAFSC. Students from CCCU schools gather to combine their ideas and energies to create in a city that is always on the cutting edge.

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Qualifications

To gain eligibility students must:

• Have at least sophomore standing at the time of application
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Possess a strong interest in film or be pursuing a career in the film industry 

Credit

Core Courses: 

• Hollywood Production Workshop (4)
• Faith & Artistic Development in Film (3)
• Internship: Inside Hollywood (6)

Electives (Choose one):

• Narrative Storytelling (3)
• Professional Acting for the Camera (3)
• Professional Screenwriting (3)
• Independent Study (3) 

Cost

For a semester at LAFSC a student is billed LAFSC's costs, along with a $150 Global Education administration fee. Applicable federal, state, and private aid will apply, however, Gordon institutional aid is not carried over. Please connect with the Global Education Office with any questions.

Program costs include:

• Tuition
• Fees
• Housing
• Program-related events
• Production costs for the program-required film production course

Additional expenses include: 

• Travel between home and program
• Meals
• Security deposit (refundable, collected upon arrival)
• Personal expenses
• Textbooks
• Laundry
• Personal medical expenses, if incurred 

Application Procedure & Deadlines

All Gordon students applying to an affiliate program must first submit an online seat application to the Global Education Office before applying directly to your program. Fall and Spring seat applications must be submitted to the GEO by March 1.

After the Global Education Office has notified you of your approval, you may then proceed with the LAFSC application.  See LA Film Studies Center's website for more information on applications and deadlines.