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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingA Magical, One-of-a-kind Community. Life changing.Antioch is a place I never could have dreamed existed. I will never be the same. The Dramatic Writing community is a stunning combination of...
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San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and FilmLookback at SDSU TFMI have a lot to say about this film school since arriving in fall of 2022. Originally entered as critical studies, I was accepted for the Fall of...- dontshootphotos
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San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and FilmPassionate professorsThe vast majority of my professors have been outstanding, especially the female ones. They truly care about your success and the outcome of your...
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingA Unique CommunityI had an incredible time in the Creative Writing MFA program at AULA. Each of the mentors are working writers or retired professionals, and are...
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Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and TelevisionGot my foot in the doorOverall, my time at LMU was a genuinely good experience. One of the biggest draws of the program is the atmosphere. Unlike the hyper-competitive...
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California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the MFA in PFV and/or the Film Directing programs? Im thinking of applying for 2026
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UC Berkeley - Department of Film & Mediahi, I am a returning student to Uc Berkeley and I am really committed to being a film major when I do return. I think all I really wanna know I...
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USC School of Cinematic ArtsI applied for USC Peter Stark Producing Program- its my dream degree. I haven't applied to other schools, missed the date for Columbia. (Most...
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AFI ConservatoryDoes anyone know the number of people they usually interview vs accept for cinematography?- JaredFilms378
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AFI ConservatoryI applied for cinematography- I got my interview notification yesterday. Is there an advantage to being notified in the first wave?
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Latest Film School Reviews
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
A Magical, One-of-a-kind Community. Life changing.Antioch is a place I never could have dreamed existed. I will never be the same. The Dramatic Writing community is a stunning combination of people who will inspire, challenge and support you. It is a microcosm of the different world so many of us are working towards. It is a place of deep hope... -
San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Lookback at SDSU TFMI have a lot to say about this film school since arriving in fall of 2022. Originally entered as critical studies, I was accepted for the Fall of 2024 into the production emphasis. I've taken a lot of the class in both critical studies and on the production emphasis. Keep in mind, the program is... -
San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Passionate professorsThe vast majority of my professors have been outstanding, especially the female ones. They truly care about your success and the outcome of your projects. While we don’t have an excessive amount of equipment, it is a great start to make a fantastic piece. I have never felt so supported by a... -
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
A Unique CommunityI had an incredible time in the Creative Writing MFA program at AULA. Each of the mentors are working writers or retired professionals, and are very generous and patient as they navigate their own projects. They are able to bring their expertise and guidance to our writing and career plans. The... -
Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and Television
Got my foot in the doorOverall, my time at LMU was a genuinely good experience. One of the biggest draws of the program is the atmosphere. Unlike the hyper-competitive environment you might find at a place like USC, LMU fosters a friendly, highly collaborative culture. The small class sizes make it easy to build a...
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- Animation
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