Film
The Film Department at Ringling College prepares students to be the next generation of great filmmakers. You’ll learn every aspect of the process, including screenwriting, cinematography, directing, and editing. You’ll then apply your rapidly developing technical skills to a number of collaborative projects with fellow students, regional clients, and even national and international players in the film industry. Ringling Film students not only master the key elements of creating a great film, but they graduate as expert storytellers able to effectively capture the attention of an audience. Students also benefit from countless opportunities to engage in real-world projects, such as interning on the set of a feature film or working in the editing room of a major television series. As a result, many of our graduates land work at major production companies and on some of the most interesting creative projects produced in the industry. 
Direct yourself into the future of film.
BFA Program
Awards & Accolades
Bradley Battersby, Department Head of the Film program, has been named Variety's 2017 Mentor of the Year.
The Hollywood Reporter ranked Ringling College among the “Top 25 American Film Schools”. Moving up a spot from last year to #16, we are the youngest film school on the list.
Student Work
Our graduates contributed to these major projects, to name just a few.
51 Minds
The 85th Annual Academy Awards
65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
ABC Television
AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Mel Brooks
Comedy Central
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
Dick Clark Productions
Done+Dusted
Don Mischer Productions
Girl Flu (feature film)
Live From New York
The MTV Movie Awards
The Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards
NBC Television
Saints Row 4
Savaged (feature film)
51 Minds
The 85th Annual Academy Awards
65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
ABC Television
AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Mel Brooks
Comedy Central
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
Dick Clark Productions
Done+Dusted
Don Mischer Productions
Girl Flu (feature film)
Live From New York
The MTV Movie Awards
The Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards
NBC Television
Saints Row 4
Savaged (feature film)
See more career opportunities on our career support page.
Turning Passion Into Profession
Opportunities for Film students
The Ringling College Studio Lab program is an opportunity to work top-tier industry professionals. This program connects aspiring film and production students to the best known filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors from around the world. Collaborate with, listen to, and engage with well known leaders in the industry, such as Tim Blake Nelson, Justin Long, Marisa Tomei, and Jeffrey Wright, who are coming to Ringling College to share their insights and meet emerging talent right here in Sarasota.
Join our official campus television network and learn to interview, shoot, produce, and broadcast meaningful content taking place on our campus and in our community. Support the arts community, spreading the word about both local talent and international artists and designers while gaining hands-on experience in TV production.
We are proud to say that every Ringling student, regardless of major, is guaranteed the opportunity to gain professional work experience. Our Collaboratory Commitment pairs teams of Ringling students with local businesses to give students a taste of real-world projects, expectations, and deadlines. Facilitated by Collaboratory staff, students will meet with clients looking for creative, unconventional solutions to their branding and design challenges and execute the entire creative process of concepting, presenting, and building campaigns that meet their demands.