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Entertainment

Study in the entertainment capital of the world.

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

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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. 

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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Expect more from your education.

Learn from Industry Leaders

More than 25 years experience in the green-lighting, marketing, and distribution of 200+ films, with strategies that have produced over $5 billion in theatrical box office. 

Randy Greenberg
SUBMIT YOUR FILM TO THE 10TH ANNUAL UCLAxFILMFEST

Designed to showcase and celebrate the best short films by Entertainment Studies students, UCLAxFilmFest selects from a pool of outstanding submissions that are 15-minutes or less and written, directed, produced, lensed, and/or scored by current or former Entertainment Studies students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OCTOBER 12, 2025. 

Learn More & Submit Your Film

UCLA Extension is really outstanding and phenomenal because I was able to apply what I learned in class to my awards campaign.

Jean de Meuron
Business and Management of Entertainment Certificate Graduate and 2017 Academy Award Nominee

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