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Filip Sijanec, Composer and Professor at NFTS and the Royal College of Music, on the Power of Perseverance (Part 2)Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Filip Sijanec, Composer and Professor at NFTS and the Royal College of Music, on the Power of Perseverance (Part 1)Filip Sijanec may have earned an Oscar nomination for scoring Detainment (2018), but he...
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 2)Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1-hour interview with...
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring...
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Graduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2025 Entry)Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current...- Chris W
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Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing StudentI was having an anxiety episode and this actually really helped. Thank you for the advice.
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USC SCA Acceptance Rate and Admissions StatisticsI think this data only applies to those who report to the website. The application pool is definitely larger than 2000 people. I admitted for MFA...
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After Three Years of Rejection, I Got Into The Two Best Film Schools in The World. Here Are The Five Things I Learned...I cried reading this. Thank you- anamariana.moc
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How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee MemberI AM A WORKING PROFESSIONALIN THE FIELD OF PRODUCTION DESIGN FROM INDIA,. AFTER 15 YEARS ( I KNOW CAN SOUND CRAZY) I AM PLANNING TO GET INTO MFA...- jayashree narayanan
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UCLA TFT: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA Film School StudentCould you go into more specifics as to what admissions officers are looking for? I've had a lot of film/screenwriting-centric extracurriculars...
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How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable alumni include the Duffer brothers (Writers-Directors-Producers, "Stranger Things"), Justin Simien (Writer-Director-Producer, "Dear White People"), and... -
How to install FilmSchool.org as an "app" on your phone and get instant notification of new posts (iOS & Android)
Did you know you can install FilmSchool.org as a PWA web app on your phone? You'll get push notifications on new posts and much more. On iPhone or iPad it requires iOS 16.4 and the Add to Home Screen feature in Safari. On Android it is done easily as well via Chrome. It will allow you to... -
Introducing Private Group Threads - create private threads to meet your fellow classmates (similar to GroupMe)
Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we've been able to launch the new Private Group Threads feature. This allows you to create private threads that: Only FilmSchool.org members you authorize can see. (not even FilmSchool.org staff - unless content is reported as spam or inappropriate)... -
Your Chances of Getting into Film School: Acceptance Rates, GPA Requirements, Waitlist Data, and More...
You've been wondering how hard it is to get into film school and what your are chances getting into top film programs such as USC. Maybe you’ve heard that their acceptance rate is 2% — but what is it, really? You've been wondering what is the lowest GPA a film program will accept and what is the... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking techniques. More than 70% of the student body hails from outside the UK, and its master’s degrees produce award-winning directors, screenwriters, and...
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How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
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Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
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Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by...
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Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
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After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods... -
Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU CMPA Graduate Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
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For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member...
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The Top 10 Scholarships for Film School
- Svaja Paka
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Film school is expensive. For many future film students, financial aid is a necessity when it comes to attending film school. Luckily, there are... -
Film School Interview Questions
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This is a list of ACTUAL interview questions reported from posts from our members from the thousands of posts over the years on these boards... -
How to Save Thousands on Your Film School Degree
- Alexa Pellegrini
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If you're trying to decide on whether or not to go to film school, especially for a master's degree, affordability likely plays a major role. The... -
Emerson College: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a Visual and Media Arts Student
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Emerson College is the only private four-year institution in the nation devoted to teaching visual and media arts and communications in a liberal... -
Getting Into Film School Without A Portfolio
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So you want to go to Film School and you don't have a portfolio? First off... this is not a bad thing! Don't get turned off and think that film... -
9 Important Tips for your Film School Interview
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Got your film school interview coming up? The application and admission process for a competitive film school program can be overwhelming; our...
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Alan Bye (Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts MFA'21) on Building a Career in Children's Animation Writing
- Alexa Pellegrini
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From early childhood, Alan Bye (@alanray) knew that he would end up working in film. The medium was always integral to his passions and way of... -
How to Make the Most of Film School: Five Things I'm Glad I Did and Five Things I Regret
- Kira
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I loved every minute of going to UCLA for my MFA Screenwriting degree, but two years is a very short amount of time compared to undergraduate or... -
10 Tips on How to Write a Screenplay
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Are you interested in becoming a better screenwriter? Of course you are! No matter where you are in the game, you should always strive to improve... -
Jamie Nash, Author of "Save the Cat! Writes for TV," Explains How To Master Screenwriting in 15 Story Beats
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Blake Snyder's "Save the Cat!" series has helped thousands of filmmakers worldwide perfect their craft. In "Save the Cat! Writes for TV"... -
Q&A With Deb Patz, Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Author of ‘WRITE! SHOOT! EDIT!: The Complete Guide for Teen Filmmakers'
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Deb Patz went to York University (Ontario) after years of experimenting with writing, editing, and directing films. As one of only six graduates... -
Q&A With Chris Kenworthy, Author of the Best-Selling 'Master Shots' Series for Directors
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Chris Kenworthy's fiction writing background became the springboard for a 15-year career in the film industry. He directed and produced his...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with award-winning composer Filip Sijanec, who teaches at the National Film and Television School and the Royal College of Music. Sijanec offers one-on-one courses for composers through his website, Sound...
Filip Sijanec may have earned an Oscar nomination for scoring Detainment (2018), but he maintains an impressive air of humility, emphasizing the importance of lining up meaningful work. For the London-based composer, creating music for film, video games, online digital content, theater and other...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1-hour interview with Stony Brook University's Magdalene Brandeis (Program Director of the MFA in Film) and Alan Kingsberg (Program Director of the MFA in TV Writing), and Christine Vachon (Artistic Director of the MFA in...
Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school focuses on independent film as well as groundbreaking television education. In 2024, TheWrap ranked Stony Brook no. 22 among the top 50 film schools, and...
Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current graduate film school deadlines as of December 2024.
Be sure to log your application with our Application Database after you've applied so we can improve our acceptance statistics for each film...
Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current undergraduate film school deadlines as of December 2024. Check out previous year's application acceptance data with our Application Tracker. Be sure to add your application to the database once...
New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities for filmmakers. Award-winning faculty, from Spike Lee (Director, "Do the Right Thing," "Malcom X," "BlacKkKlansman") to Mary Lambert (Director, "Pet Semetary"), teach...
The West Coast has Hollywood, but the East Coast is home to some of the country’s top Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting programs, including several in and around New York City, a major entertainment hub.
If you want to develop your craft, build your portfolio, and make lasting connections...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with @Zeno, a film school coach, screenwriter, and director who works in New Mexico and Romania. In 2024, Zeno graduated from Columbia University School of the Arts with a Master of Fine Arts in...
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the way for him to attend Columbia University School of the Arts. In 2024, Zeno graduated from Columbia’s film program with a Master of Fine Arts in...
At Columbia University School of the Arts, film students master the art of storytelling in motion, learning future-facing visual and narrative techniques. Instructors include Academy Award winners and nominees, such as James Schamus (Producer and Screenwriter, "Brokeback Mountain," "Crouching...
Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV no. 5 among the top U.S. film schools for the second consecutive year. And In 2022, FilmSchool.org named LMU SFTV runner-up for...
As the only film school in the nation where theater, film, television, and digital media studies are concentrated within a single professional school, the University of California Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television combines rigorous courses with hands-on training in production...
For more than 50 years, the American Film Institute Conservatory has elevated the art of cinema and helped film students lay the groundwork for lifelong film careers. In 2022, FilmSchool.org named AFI Best West Coast Film School. And in 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI no. 2 in its annual...
Emerson College: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a Visual and Media Arts Student
Emerson College is the only private four-year institution in the nation devoted to teaching visual and media arts and communications in a liberal arts context. The Department of Visual and Media Arts in the School of Arts offers an action-oriented learning environment that encourages film...
Known for its exceptionally strong producing program and picturesque campus, Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts welcomes filmmakers from all walks of life. In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Dodge College no. 4 among the top U.S. film schools for the fourth consecutive...
For nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. USC SCA remains at the forefront of emerging filmmaking trends, welcoming filmmakers with years of industry experience alongside beginners with raw talent...
On May 1, 2024, the Biden Administration announced that it will cancel $6 billion in student loans for alumni of the now-defunct Art Institutes, a network of 45 for-profit universities in North America that taught the visual arts and the culinary arts.
Many alumni complained that the Art...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with award-winning filmmaker and educator Tal Lazar.
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Tal Lazar is an award-winning cinematographer, producer, and educator who has studied and taught at some of the most prolific film schools in the world. In the past, Lazar taught at the American Film Institute Conservatory, where he also earned an MFA in Cinematography, along with Columbia...
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