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The Art School Approach to Film: A Guide to CalArts' Programs and Admissions (Part 1)California Institute of the Arts, better known as CalArts, offers an artistic community where...- Alexa Pellegrini
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The Art School Approach to Film: A Guide to CalArts' Programs and Admissions (Part 2)In the final installment of our exclusive CalArts interview, Alexa Pellegrini speaks with Ranu...
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Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 1)Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) prides itself on not...
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Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 2)In the final installment of our exclusive admissions interview with WCU's Graduate Program in...
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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...
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The Art School Approach to Film: A Guide to CalArts' Programs and Admissions (Part 1)"Bad Sound" sounds like a fun class.
Audio is so important in film. You can have horrible picture and great sound and the film can still be...
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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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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 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 Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students how to tell stories that move the masses. In 2022, FilmSchool.org ranked Columbia SOA runner-up for Best Screenwriting Program in its list of top film... -
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... -
“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...
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How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)
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Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television offers more than cutting-edge resources, award-winning faculty and panoramic views —... -
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 an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
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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 Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
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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 CU Boulder’s Film Program: Tips from Kelly Sears, Associate Chair (Part 1)
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The Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder is a pioneer in avant-garde filmmaking, with a... -
The Art School Approach to Film: A Guide to CalArts' Programs and Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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California Institute of the Arts, better known as CalArts, offers an artistic community where filmmakers are encouraged to experiment and explore...
Film Student Interviews
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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... -
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... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
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"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
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... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
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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... -
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...
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How to Handle Rejections from Film School
- IndecisiveElle
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You didn’t get in. Now what? First of all, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. If you want to read more about my personal experiences with... -
NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student
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New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities for filmmakers... -
Chapman University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Dodge College Film Student
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Known for its exceptionally strong producing program and picturesque campus, Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts welcomes... -
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... -
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... -
Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student
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Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2025, The Hollywood...
Life at Film School & Filmmaking
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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... -
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... -
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... -
“The Blood Is More Conceptual”: Exploring the Vision of Seabold Krebs (AKA Patrick Clement) in “Bury Me When I’m Dead” (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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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... -
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"... -
10 Tips on How to Write a Screenplay
- Kira
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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...
You didn’t get in. Now what?
First of all, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. If you want to read more about my personal experiences with rejection, I have a blog post on it. But what this article is going to focus on is the steps you can take now to either move on or improve your chances for...
I asked some members of the site who were accepted to various Film School MFA programs some questions that would provide some advice to other aspiring applicants. If you are now in the process of applying to Film School or are thinking of applying, I hope that you find their responses helpful...
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. Please leave a reply in the discussion thread with any that you've had and I'll update the article.
Also WEAR NICE CLOTHES TO YOUR INTERVIEW - as an AFI...
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 school isn't for you because you don't have a portfolio.
Not having a portfolio may even be more common than you think. Many people go for their...
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