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Study in the entertainment capital of the world.

Direct a movie. Score a film. Learn how to make it in Hollywood.

UCLA Extension's Entertainment Studies programs are recognized worldwide.

Our students, faculty, and alumni have won Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys. Our instructors are professionals in the entertainment industry. They will guide you, help you hone your skills, give you up to the minute advice, and open doors to industry connections. 

 

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Our students reach for the stars. (And sometimes become them.)

Courses are designed for people who want a real-world, hands-on education. Benefit from extensive networking and internship opportunities you won't find anywhere else.

 

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Courses

THEATER 822.2

Actors Weekly Workout

UCLA Extension’s Actors Weekly Workout offers working actors and those with prior training a dedicated space to keep their craft sharp through consistent practice.
FILM TV 702.51

From Script to Screen to Stream, and Everything in Between: AI and the New Cinema Frontier

In this high-impact masterclass Anna Elizabeth James, celebrated writer-director-producer of the global Netflix hits Deadly Illusions and Held Hostage in My House, guides participants through the complete journey of taking an independent feature film from concept to worldwide streaming success. Ideal for writers, directors, producers, and multidisciplinary artists, this masterclass provides both inspiration and a practical roadmap in an industry defined by streaming disruption, technological change, and unprecedented opportunity for independent voices.