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Filmmaking is a craft of choices:  What stays in the frame? What gets left out? When should a moment linger, and when should it move? VCFA's MFA in Film gives filmmakers space to examine those decisions with greater intention while developing projects that reflect their own point of view.

Through close feedback, experimentation, and sustained creative work, students strengthen not only how they make films but also how they think as filmmakers. by @vcfaedu
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Filmmaking is not only about what happens in front of the camera. It is also about the trust built around it.

Sam Feder reflects on the human connection between filmmaker, crew, and subject, especially when the work asks people to share something vulnerable or difficult. Those moments of care can shape not only the experience of making the film, but the story that ultimately reaches the audience.

Listen to the full episode of "Unapologetically Creative" wherever you get your podcasts. by @vcfaedu
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Another exciting update from @anndavilacardinal: her latest work is out today!

"Hear the Dead" introduces readers to Elena Altieri, a former punk photographer whose buried past begins to surface through strange sounds, fractured memories, and the unresolved murder of her best friend, Sin.

Join us in celebrating Ann’s newest release! by @vcfaedu
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4 days ago
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Graduate school in the arts should feel like more than coursework.

It should give you space to make, reflect, connect, and grow alongside people who understand the creative process. That sense of momentum and community is central to the VCFA experience. by @vcfaedu
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Young readers notice everything; they know when a character feels real, when a voice rings true, and when a story understands the world they are navigating. 

The MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults is built around that challenge: creating work that respects young audiences while giving writers room to experiment with form, genre, and perspective.

From picture books to young adult fiction, students study what makes stories resonate at different stages of childhood and adolescence, and how thoughtful craft can turn an idea into something a reader carries with them. by @vcfaedu
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7 days ago
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We’re growing our team at VCFA.

Several positions are currently open across enrollment, marketing, digital recruitment, library services, and administrative support. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to a creative, mission-driven institution while helping shape the experience of our students and community.

Ready to see where you could fit in? Explore our current openings, learn more about each role, and apply today. Link in bio. by @vcfaedu
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8 days ago
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Sometimes, the best creative breakthroughs come from looking at the work from a completely different angle.

Animation director Mark Kirkland reflects on the value of curiosity, experimentation, and paying attention to the details that shape a story. His perspective is a reminder that strong creative work often grows from staying open to unexpected possibilities.

Listen to the full episode of "Unapologetically Creative" wherever you get your podcasts. by @vcfaedu
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9 days ago
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Creative growth rarely follows a straight line.

VCFA is built for artists who are ready to ask bigger questions, rethink familiar habits, and give their work the attention it deserves. The goal is not to fit into a mold. It is to develop a practice that feels more intentional, more confident, and more fully your own. by @vcfaedu
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10 days ago
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Out today: "Something Followed Us Home," a new Latiné horror anthology featuring a story by VCFA alumnx @anndavilacardinal.

Ann’s contribution, “Her First Cruise Ship,” appears alongside work by writers including Augustina Bazterrica and Mariana Enriquez. Edited by Cynthia Pelayo, the anthology is being released in both English and Spanish.

We’re excited to celebrate Ann’s latest publication and the arrival of this new collection. by @vcfaedu
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11 days ago
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Writers working toward their MFA in our Writing program are given the space to sharpen their craft and deepen their voices while feeling supported by faculty and peers who have similar goals. Through mentorship, close reading, revision, and thoughtful exchange, students learn to trust their instincts while also pushing beyond them. Visit our website to learn more and apply. Link in bio. by @vcfaedu
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