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CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 1)The University of Colorado Denver is one of the best institutions in the Western US for...- Alexa Pellegrini
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CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 2)In the second and final part of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the discussion with...
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How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 1)Tucked away in the capital city of Connecticut, the University of Hartford's Cinema program is...
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How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 2)In the final part of our exclusive interview, the University of Hartford's Lauren Cook, Director...
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Top 10 Fully Funded MFA Film Programs with Generous Stipends in the US and CanadaEven with financial aid, getting your MFA in film might be too costly. Many of the world's most...
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How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)Thank you for this interview with them! I feel a lot more informed going into this interview! Such wonderful insight!
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How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Application Tips from an Admissions Committee MemberHey, I want to ask something, when I consulted my personal statement to someone, they said it was too Avant-Garde, too Arthouse. Though very...
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How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Application Tips from an Admissions Committee MemberHello. One question for those who are applying or have applied to USC SCA, are applicants including title pages for the writing prompts and...
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10 Cheapest Film Schools in the U.S. for UndergraduatesThere's actually a number of really good film schools that are based at city colleges as well. Personally, I went to CSUN, but I recently visited...
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How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
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 world renowned for producing pioneers and trailblazers in the film industry. In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI the no. 2 film program in the...- Alexa Pellegrini
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“The Blood Is More Conceptual”: Exploring the Vision of Seabold Krebs (AKA Patrick Clement) in “Bury Me When I’m Dead” (Part 1)
If you’ve been following Seabold Krebs’s rebellious path through the world of indie film, you might not immediately connect him to Patrick Clement. Krebs is Clement’s gritty alter ego, a rule breaker who gleefully shows his characters spiraling under the weight of their poor decisions and the... -
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 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, NFTS... -
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 Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
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Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school... -
How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
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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)
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Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
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UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a... -
How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)
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How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
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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...
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UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
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Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU CMPA Graduate Production Student
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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... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
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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... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
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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...
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Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student
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NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student
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Columbia University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student
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Columbia University’s School of the Arts film program is widely regarded as an elite hub for storytellers. With MFA concentrations in... -
UCLA TFT: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA Film School Student
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The Top 10 Scholarships for Film School
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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... -
USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student
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For nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (USC SCA) has trained the next generation of prolific...
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How to Make the Most of Film School: Five Things I'm Glad I Did and Five Things I Regret
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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... -
How COVID-19 Changed Film School From Coast to Coast
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Even in the days before the Delta strain wreaked havoc from coast to coast, we already knew that COVID-19 has altered the film industry — and... -
“The Blood Is More Conceptual”: Exploring the Vision of Seabold Krebs (AKA Patrick Clement) in “Bury Me When I’m Dead” (Part 1)
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If you’ve been following Seabold Krebs’s rebellious path through the world of indie film, you might not immediately connect him to Patrick... -
Film School during COVID-19
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I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this uncertain time. This article today is going to be a little different from the norm... -
Cheyton Jain (Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts MFA’20) on Breaking Into the Video Game Industry
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Cheyton Jain (@jainismyname) earned his first film degree at San Francisco State University School of Cinema. His goal: pursue his love for arts... -
Alan Bye (Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts MFA '21) on Building a Career in Children's Animation Writing
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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...
Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an impressive alumni network. In addition to offering two BFA and MFA film degrees, aspiring filmmakers can also attend their Torchlight Program, a...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2-hour interview with Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions at FSU College of Motion Picture Arts.
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Even in the days before the Delta strain wreaked havoc from coast to coast, we already knew that COVID-19 has altered the film industry — and permanently, some might argue. But it’s not just the method of film production and where films are being released that have changed. Going to film school...
Editor's note: this article has been updated to reflect the Biden-Harris Administration's student loan forgiveness plan and extension of the student loan repayment moratorium on August 24, 2022.
On August 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration extended the pause on student loan payments...
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 high cost and less predictable ROI on a film degree makes some aspiring students nervous to apply. Take the Wall Street Journal's report that Columbia...
For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per cycle — and annual scholarships of $29,5000. Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Michener Center is the only MFA program worldwide to provide full...
Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for Spaghetti films, old West gunslingers that have more plot points than bullets. Watching 20th century classics and constantly reading scripts has...
“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 @itsallhappening), leaning back in her desk chair. Behind her is a wall-sized bookshelf; beneath it is a tiny replica taco truck labeled El Gato. “Years...
Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods. The walls are covered in posters for hit indie films, including Sean Baker's The Florida Project. Lampson has spent all of freshman year working out...
Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking basics from day one. CMPA offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Production or Writing. Around 30 students are...
Located in Los Angeles, CA, the hub of the film industry, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television was ranked by Hollywood Reporter as the 7th best film school in America (2020). LMU boasts a 12:1 student to faculty ratio with 758 undergraduate and 220 graduate students...
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...
When one thinks of best film schools, big undergraduate programs and powerhouses in Los Angeles such as USC and UCLA spring into mind. They are popular for a reason! Being in Los Angeles has its own perks, for sure. However, there are plenty of other great film schools that one can find across...
When you think of “entertainment” in the United States, you think of Hollywood. There’s no doubt that California is home of the entertainment industry, with Los Angeles serving as its heart and soul. Because of that, it is no wonder that some of the best Master of Fines Arts in Screenwriting...
People often ask "What is the minimum GPA for USC film school?" Or "What is the acceptance rate of NYU film school?"
The problem is that Film Schools are often very tight lipped and secret about their acceptance rates and the minimum GPAs that they accept. However thanks to the over 3,200...
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 your writing abilities. This constant ambition and effort to become a more skilled writer is what separates a doer from a dreamer!
I’ve learned a lot...
According to the LA Times all in person classes are canceled for the fall for all Cal State programs, including film.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-12/coronavirus-reopening-csu-fall-online-classes
For more info on the Cal State Film Schools check them out in our=Cal+State']...
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this uncertain time. This article today is going to be a little different from the norm! Chris had the wonderful idea of writing up a little something about how different film schools are handling the COVID-19.
I jumped on board immediately...
Are you worried about your very first workshop in graduate school? Or maybe it’s the first day of your new writing group or fellowship program? Perhaps it’s with people you’ve never met before or it’s with friends, but they’ve never read your work. No matter what the situation is, allowing your...
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 even other graduate programs. I wanted to make the most of my short time in film school, and I’m sure you do too! If you are considering graduate...
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