The publication recognizes Columbia for its outstanding directing training, massive alumni base, and unique Semester in LA program.

Columbia College Chicago has been named one of MovieMaker’s 40 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada of 2022. The annual list recognizes schools that prepare students for every aspect of moviemaking — spanning world-renowned universities as well as rising institutions. 

The publication recognized Columbia for its outstanding directing training and noted, "Students become thoughtful filmmakers by training in Columbia's Media Production Center and through constant collaboration with their peers. It has a massive alumni base, and its Semester in LA is one of the only year-round academic programs on a Hollywood lot."

MovieMaker is dedicated to the art and craft of making movies. Their list of the 40 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2022 appears in their new issue, with Emily the Criminal star Aubrey Plaza on the cover. You can view the complete list online here. 

• Semester in LA
• Announcement
• Cinema and Television Arts
• Media Arts
• Awards

Recent News

• Fashion Studies Students Partner With Apparel Company to Create Adaptive Clothing
• Columbia Students Named Finalists in NRF Foundation’s Student Challenge
• Columbia’s Rankings and Awards in 2022
• DeAndre James Allen-Toole '15, MFA '17 Receives ASCAP Foundation Michelle and Dean Kay Award
• Columbia College Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology Join Forces to Offer Students Expanded Learning Opportunities