Articles by Alexa Pellegrini
Going to film school can help you build a close-knit professional network and gain a foothold in a highly competitive industry, and earning your degree at a for-profit university may seem appealing. For-profit universities offer film degrees that are accelerated and cost less on paper; they also...
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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 world renowned for producing pioneers and trailblazers in the film industry. In 2020, the Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI as the top film school in...
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 awarded AFI Best West Coast Film School. And in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI the no. 1 film...
As the only film school nationwide where theater, film, television, and digital media studies are concentrated within a single professional school, University of California Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on training in...
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...
As one of the best film schools on the East coast, the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at New York University Tisch School of the Arts gives film students the chance to turn iconic landscapes into low-budget film shoots and connect with world-renowned industry players.
In 2022...
For more than 90 years, the University of Southern California has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. As the nation's first institution of higher learning to offer a bachelor's degree in film, the School of Cinematic Arts remains at the forefront of emerging filmmaking trends...
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...
Emerson College: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a Visual and Media Arts Student
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson College is the only 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 within the School of Arts offers an...
Film certificate programs help novice filmmakers and seasoned professionals grow their professional and creative toolkits for a more affordable price. Explore top-rated film certificate programs for every student, accounting for affordability, accessibility (including online-only learning...
Having a tough time deciding between top-rated colleges and universities for your undergraduate film degree? Curious about whether you should pursue a BA, BS, or BFA in film? You’re not alone. America offers some of the best undergraduate film programs worldwide, and the film industry continues...
California is the top destination for most undergraduate film students. Home to several of the top-ranked film schools in the country and unparalleled internships opportunities, the Golden State is arguably the best place for filmmakers to start their careers. Although most of these institutions...
Curious about which film schools produced the most winners and nominees at the 95th Academy Awards? We ranked the top 4 film schools at the film industry’s biggest night of the year according to their ratio of Academy Awards nominations to wins and the weight of each category. Plus, find out how...
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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...
From early childhood, Alan Bye (@alanray) knew that he would end up working in film; it was integral to his passions and way of life. Bye received his BA in Theory and Practice of Cinema with a specialization in Screenwriting from California State University Long Beach in 2019. After applying to...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2 hour interview with London Film School.
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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 techniques. More than 70% of the student body hails from outside the UK, and its master’s degrees produce award-winning directors, screenwriters, and...
After months of speculation, the Biden-Harris Administration wiped away a minimum of $10,000 in student loan debt — good news for film school students, who often borrow tens of thousands to attend prestigious institutions like the American Film Institute Conservatory and New York University...
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