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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting. I anguished over the thought of turning down either school. As a true cinephile...
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California College of ASU (formerly Columbia College Hollywood)
A few solid professors and peers, but an otherwise underwhelming experienceI graduated in the early 2010's, so this review may not be entirely relevant to the state of the program/institution as it is now. With that said, I do know that the college closed its Tarzana location and relocated somewhere near DTLA. I know that they were absorbed by ASU as a way to survive... -
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Program deliberately misrepresents itselfAfter finishing my MFA at CMU, I, like many of my peers, was unable to do anything with my career. The program was a nightmare because it advertises itself as the top school for moving image media arts but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The faculty are all random and there is no... -
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Worst MFA (Screenwriting) ever.My Bachelor's was a strange experience because it was all remote (COVID) --transferring from the great Los Angeles Valley College. Even though it was "strange," it was pretty good. On the other hand, the Master's in Screenwriting was just AWFUL. It was a terrible experience having bad and... -
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Mount Saint Mary's University - Film, Media and CommunicationI can't find any independent reviews or insights about their MFA Film and TV programs online, does anyone on here have any idea about what the...- freesoup
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Duke University - MFA in Experimental and Documentary ArtsHello! I am considering different MFAs to apply to and have come across Duke's Experimental Documentary Film Programme. Does anyone know how this...
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UC BerkeleyI got waitlisted by UCB film major (undergrad). If I get off the waitlist, I'll definitely commit to UCB. So, how likely would I get off the...- Blair
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University of Television and Film in Munichhi, wanted to chat with people who are applying too and discuss the application process- alenavetisyan
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Boston University - College of Communication (M.F.A. Screenwriting)I have heard that the class size is really small. So, do they offer financial assistance to most of the admitted students? Otherwise, the fees...- younisuprety
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AFI Directing - Fall 2025Good luck! FYI the application materials attached checkmarks are for when you attach or paste materials on filmschool.org. Please edit and attach...
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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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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...- maxdavis
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My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYCThanks for sharing your adventure with us this semester. You're slaying it! Best, Len
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Tips on filmmakingI really appreciate this. These tips can come in extremely handy for students who are interested in becoming the future filmmaking heros, film...
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When all the noise went away, I asked 'why?' And that was wrong.This is so beautifully written Patrick. I just feel like giving you a tight bear hug.
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.What a great post. I would like to hire you as my student's personal film school decision coach, LOL.- Lucycat151
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When all the noise went away, I asked 'why?' And that was wrong.Glad to see you still active on here Patrick! This resonates!- BadouBoy
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Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson College Media Arts BFA - 2025It is a pretty straightforward application, it...
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