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  1. sid_2000

    How to build a cinematography portfolio? Pursuing MA in cinematography after a Bachelor's in Engineering

    I did my Bachelor's in engineering and I have always had a passion for camera, composition, and such and have 4 years of experience in handling cameras for covering outdoor events. I have finally decided to pursue a degree in cinematography and would like to do a master's. I went through the...
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    • application advice cinematography cinematography course masters in cinematograph masters in cinematography
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    Any advice from accepted students?

    I am waiting to hear back from two universities and judging by some of the threads here mentioning how they've been accepted, I think I can safely assume that I will not be going to grad school for my MFA this upcoming semester. That being said, I was wondering if anyone is willing to share...
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    Visual Sample/Video Prompt for Chapman and USC

    I plan on applying to different Film Production programs for Fall 2024. I'm worried about the work load from August 1-November 1, with school, sports, college application essays, videos, etc. My question is, do you think I can work on Visual Samples during the summer? Do the prompts from each...
  4. Loyola Marymount University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU SFTV Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU SFTV Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) has solidified itself as one of the nation’s best film schools. In 2023, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV no. 8 in its annual list of the best American film schools, solidifying its place in the top 10 for more than a...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  5. S

    This is my sizzle reel.. is it ok?

    I’m looking for feedback.. I’m going to send this in with my applications..my sizzle reel.. what do you think?
  6. Columbia University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia Film Student

    Columbia University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia Film Student

    At Columbia University School of the Arts, film is approached as storytelling in motion. Filmmakers learn future-forward visual and narrative filmmaking techniques while mastering the technicalities and business aspects of the industry. In 2023, The Hollywood Reporter also ranked the ivy league...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • application advice ba film and television best film schools in the world columbia columbia 2023 columbia university east coast film schools film school advice film school applicants mfa film and television
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  7. Chris W

    What's the one thing you wish you knew before applying to film school? What would you have done differently in your application?

    For those that've applied... what's the one thing you wish you knew when applying? What would you have changed or done differently in your application if you did it again? People's responses to this could be very helpful to future applicants! From what I've heard and read from interviews...
  8. How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 2)

    How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2 hour interview with the NFTS Admissions team. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement free so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be possible. Supporting Members also...
  9. How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)

    How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)

    There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for producing high-profile industry players and Oscar winners since 1971. Based in Beaconsfield, a short 25 minute train journey from central London...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 13 min read
    • admissions department admissions department interviews application advice national film and television school nfts nfts scholarship uk film schools
    • Category: Admissions Interviews
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    USC Film & TV Production BFA Fall 2022

    Hey everyone! I'm currently in the process of applying to USC SCA film/tv production as a senior in high school. If anyone has any tips or doesn't mind sharing their work that got them into the program as well, it'd be greatly appreciated! I'd also love to reach out to any seniors applying this...
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    UCLA Extension Certificate Program for Directing?

    Hi everyone! I am an International Student and sorting out the options for Fall/Spring 2022. So, I've come across the UCLA Extension Certificate Program for directing, but I have no clue or any reviews/insights about it. So, if anyone who knows about a few insights or ideas would be very helpful...
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    Can I act in my film submission?

    Especially with COVID and just not having many friends in general, I’m kind of limited on actors. Can I be featured in it? Is that allowed for me to still produce and direct it but also be a lead actor? There’s only like 2-3 actors that occur in the film.
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Application Questions
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    Is UCLA TFT Good or Bad?

    So here’s my story- I applied as a freshman undergrad to UCLA TFT for screenwriting/production. I did some research on UCLA’s film program during the summer, but couldn’t find anything specific. I also found some negative articles that warned me against the program. However, TFT is still at #2...
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    Visual Component Question

    Hi, I have a question about the photography or videography portions of applications. Does a select group of photographs or video have to be done on a legit camera or can one apply with camera phone pictures/video (of course they'd be the best possible samples and not sporadic shots of dogs or...
  15. q64

    Question regarding application to grad school at the same university as undergrad study

    Hello all. Long time lurker. I am interested in applying to USC SCA production program for BFA degree. After I complete my undergrad, I am interested in pursuing MFA in production at USC SCA. But according to an alumni, this is heavily discouraged because preference is given to applicants...
  16. Smeist

    Thinking about film school .... can I get in? Where do I start?

    Hi everyone! I’m just getting into the research of grad programs & applications for film schools. If all of my dreams were to come true, I’d be in the M.A cinema studies program at Tisch starting spring 2022. I know that learning more about film & screenwriting is the only way I’ll be able to do...
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    • acceptance rate application advice columbia film school film and television nyu tisch nyu tisch school screenwriring scripts tisch acceptance rate tisch school of the arts
    • Replies: 4
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    NYU Grad Film Fall 2021 -- Commercial as visual submission?

    Hi! So, I'm completely new to film. Taking a risk and applying to the grad program after 8 years in advertising as a copywriter. There's one national TV commercial (director's cut is over a minute long) I'm considering using as my visual submission but is that completely lame? The spot itself...
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    • application advice grad film nyu application nyu fall 2021 visual submission
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  18. After Three Years of Rejection, I Got Into The Two Best Film Schools in The World. Here Are The Five Things I Learned...

    After Three Years of Rejection, I Got Into The Two Best Film Schools in The World. Here Are The Five Things I Learned...

    So...you’re applying for film school, huh? I mean, that’s just my assumption. Not sure why you would bother reading this otherwise, especially with where we are currently in The Cycle of Applications. These next couple weeks are pretty much when all the major film school programs have their...
    • Septopus
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    • Comments: 9
    • Category: Applying to Film School
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    Toronto Film School vs Vancouver Film School for Cinematography or Directing

    Hello, I'm looking to get a diploma in "Film Production". I'd like to become a cinematographer and hopefully director one day. Currently, I can either apply to Toronto Film School or Vancouver Film School for a diploma in film production. If anyone has any sort of experience with either of...
  20. rainydays

    Filming During Covid-19? Not Enough Family Members to be Actors. 2021 Film Production MFA Applications

    Hi everyone! I have a bit of a bizarre question. I'm applying for various film production MFA programs (USC, NYU, Columbia, Chapman, LMU) and as a result need to film content for their applications. Do people think the people reviewing my applications will judge me harshly for having only a...

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