NFTS Applications 2021 - The one where the world seems to be on fire....

Hello everyone,

It’s been a while since I posted here and at some point, applying to a film school wasn’t anything I wanted to do because of the pandemic but hey, I couldn’t let some virus ruin my plans.

So, I applied for the DF course and I must confess, we are on the same boat. I got denied an offer (that still hurts) but I received an email proposing that I apply for the Directing and Producting Entertainment course.

With what I can see on the schools website, students who take the course end up becoming show runners (that’s cool too and it looks like a course that will be fun while learning) but I want to be a filmmaker (making both films and TV series)

In the email I received, it is stated that both courses are similar but does anyone here know of an alumni of the course who later went into filmmaking?

I would really appreciate your answers people

EDIT: I’m sorry for quoting you this epistle Mace. I just feel like we are on the same page and congrats on the LFS offer. That’s my next option too even though the tuition frightens me too. I wouldn’t mind you sharing some tips on my portfolio submission to LFS.
Thank you

Yeah so we are in the same boat, I have been thinking more about this course at NFTS. LFS is prohibitively expensive, at least for me, and NFTS is far more accessible in terms of fees - half price in fact. The Directing TV course is not what I would want to do however I have been thinking more about it - its a very industry focused Masters and people do go on to be Heads of Development and TV producers in various capacities. I mean you get a fully funded pilot TV show at the end of the course that is shown to several industry professionals - managers, prodcos, development execs etc. I think that’s kind of invaluable.

I am looking at it this way - I can continue writing and making films and go to LFS and do that same however it’s really not geared towards securing a job or any particular foot in the door and for 60k that’s pretty mad. I also had one grad (from 2017) who told me that they weren’t allowed to use LFS equipment for their grad films as the resources didn’t stretch far enough, so for your grad films you cover the costs of production including equipment. You’d hope for better for 60k. So that gets me ruminating over NFTS again - productions fully funded by the school, they have studios and there’s a very clear and specific attention aimed at industry employment.

So I wonder if I should be patient and keep on with my writing and filmmaking as I have been doing it (on the side, on my weekends and evenings) and just secure a foot in the door and make some great contacts doing so. Could I make a TV show? Maybe, I haven’t thought about it but it could be a wonderful opportunity in disguise. I wish there was an easy way to find a Graduate Directory on the NFTS site so that I could have a look at how all the grads are doing

What exactly would you like to know about the LFS submission? Feels like a million years ago now lol
 
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Hi. A few weeks ago I applied to the Screenwriting and Directing Fiction courses at NFTS (with a preference of writing). I wandered if there was anybody else in my shoes and of course since people at in their houses, it's getting pretty boring so wanted people to talk too in the same boat. I'm just past the Selection Panel stage for the Screenwriting course and just past the received stage for the DF course. Hope you're all staying safe :)


Also joining this year! Got accepted to do a screenwriting MA so ill see you about no doubt! Xx
 
Yeah so we are in the same boat, I have been thinking more about this course at NFTS. LFS is prohibitively expensive, at least for me, and NFTS is far more accessible in terms of fees - half price in fact. The Directing TV course is not what I would want to do however I have been thinking more about it - its a very industry focused Masters and people do go on to be Heads of Development and TV producers in various capacities. I mean you get a fully funded pilot TV show at the end of the course that is shown to several industry professionals - managers, prodcos, development execs etc. I think that’s kind of invaluable.

I am looking at it this way - I can continue writing and making films and go to LFS and do that same however it’s really not geared towards securing a job or any particular foot in the door and for 60k that’s pretty mad. I also had one grad (from 2017) who told me that they weren’t allowed to use LFS equipment for their grad films as the resources didn’t stretch far enough, so for your grad films you cover the costs of production including equipment. You’d hope for better for 60k. So that gets me ruminating over NFTS again - productions fully funded by the school, they have studios and there’s a very clear and specific attention aimed at industry employment.

So I wonder if I should be patient and keep on with my writing and filmmaking as I have been doing it (on the side, on my weekends and evenings) and just secure a foot in the door and make some great contacts doing so. Could I make a TV show? Maybe, I haven’t thought about it but it could be a wonderful opportunity in disguise. I wish there was an easy way to find a Graduate Directory on the NFTS site so that I could have a look at how all the grads are doing

What exactly would you like to know about the LFS submission? Feels like a million years ago now lol

We share the same thought on this issue surprisingly. It seems huge but what battles me is why quite a number of people also got the mail from them. Could it be that students shy away from the course? Either ways, it looks interesting, something I can also consider but my First choice is filmmaking so if I'm going to dedicate 2years on that course, there had better be hope that what I learn can help my career in film.

Speaking of LFS do you mind if I send you a DM as I want to ask questions regarding the portfolio requirements and wouldn't want to derail this thread .


Also, you could follow NFTS IG page and look out for a post on the tv course. They recently shared a post like that and tagged one of their students. You could send a dm to that student to ask about the course (if you don't mind)
 
On the NFTS TV course :Ddont worry if you guys think they just want to fill up some spots, because I didnt receive it. I believe they actually look for those who fits better for such courses, and not just randomly pick (in bulk). I encourage you to consider this offer for the future career prospect-wise. @MaceWindu1993 It's a wise consideration.

As for deciding at this point: Alumni or interesting faculty is not the best factor for selecting a school, from my experience. But you can always try when u see someone that looks promising, it may not turn well (in fact most of the time the reality is not working to your expectation), but you should always try. When you look back in years, sometimes your comrades, your school mates might be the more important factor that contribute to your film school experience. So when schools try to gather a bunch of similar people, people who celebrate what the school celebrate, you are also looking at people who might collaborate, who you can really work something out in many years. If you are in a bunch of people who barely want to know or care about what you care about, then it will become a terrible experience but you will make it out of there nevertheless. But again, you wont know what people you will meet, so its a factor you cant predict, you can only wait and find out. So I guess, the faculty is one of the only factors to consider.

But after some years of applying to schools and being in school from different cultures, I guess it is truly important if the skills u learn can convert into a job or something, those who studies humanities courses would understand that many aspects in the humanities subjects simply cannot get you a job. Or I should say its just hard. Those who studies Editing, Cinematography etc are the ones who can secure a job better and faster than those who does the more theory aspect of film. And also, from what I observe, many who studies Masters, they themselves already had something going before the study, many turn back to their "old job" whenever they realise the jobs on their newest wish list arent working too well (or simply too slow, especially they are turning 30 soon). Sure the masters can help them alot, by all means, but they ended up doing their old jobs, or something related to Producing, since there's more need in producing. And those in good schools, I mean Ivy league level film schools, I saw most of them working in the commercial/advertising business or something related(those who studied Directing).

At the end of the day, all streams flow to a sea.
 
We share the same thought on this issue surprisingly. It seems huge but what battles me is why quite a number of people also got the mail from them. Could it be that students shy away from the course? Either ways, it looks interesting, something I can also consider but my First choice is filmmaking so if I'm going to dedicate 2years on that course, there had better be hope that what I learn can help my career in film.

Speaking of LFS do you mind if I send you a DM as I want to ask questions regarding the portfolio requirements and wouldn't want to derail this thread .


Also, you could follow NFTS IG page and look out for a post on the tv course. They recently shared a post like that and tagged one of their students. You could send a dm to that student to ask about the course (if you don't mind)
Sure thing! DM Me
 
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On the NFTS TV course :Ddont worry if you guys think they just want to fill up some spots, because I didnt receive it. I believe they actually look for those who fits better for such courses, and not just randomly pick (in bulk). I encourage you to consider this offer for the future career prospect-wise. @MaceWindu1993 It's a wise consideration.

As for deciding at this point: Alumni or interesting faculty is not the best factor for selecting a school, from my experience. But you can always try when u see someone that looks promising, it may not turn well (in fact most of the time the reality is not working to your expectation), but you should always try. When you look back in years, sometimes your comrades, your school mates might be the more important factor that contribute to your film school experience. So when schools try to gather a bunch of similar people, people who celebrate what the school celebrate, you are also looking at people who might collaborate, who you can really work something out in many years. If you are in a bunch of people who barely want to know or care about what you care about, then it will become a terrible experience but you will make it out of there nevertheless. But again, you wont know what people you will meet, so its a factor you cant predict, you can only wait and find out. So I guess, the faculty is one of the only factors to consider.

But after some years of applying to schools and being in school from different cultures, I guess it is truly important if the skills u learn can convert into a job or something, those who studies humanities courses would understand that many aspects in the humanities subjects simply cannot get you a job. Or I should say its just hard. Those who studies Editing, Cinematography etc are the ones who can secure a job better and faster than those who does the more theory aspect of film. And also, from what I observe, many who studies Masters, they themselves already had something going before the study, many turn back to their "old job" whenever they realise the jobs on their newest wish list arent working too well (or simply too slow, especially they are turning 30 soon). Sure the masters can help them alot, by all means, but they ended up doing their old jobs, or something related to Producing, since there's more need in producing. And those in good schools, I mean Ivy league level film schools, I saw most of them working in the commercial/advertising business or something related(those who studied Directing).

At the end of the day, all streams flow to a sea.
That's deep mate
 
Hey guys! Recently just found this thread and I’ve applied for the MA Sound Design at NFTS. I got an interview and was invited to the selection workshop and now I’m just waiting for a decision on whether I get a place on the course 🤞
 
Hey guys! Recently just found this thread and I’ve applied for the MA Sound Design at NFTS. I got an interview and was invited to the selection workshop and now I’m just waiting for a decision on whether I get a place on the course 🤞
oh! there would be a selection workshop?!! for DF as well?
 
oh! there would be a selection workshop?!! for DF as well?
I’m not sure, our workshop was last week and lasted 5 days. It was like a little taster of the course. I think it was to see who would make up the final 10 for our course and how we all worked. There was 17 of us on the workshop for sound design
 
Long time since I’ve written in this thread! 😊 has anyone been offered a place at MA Editing after last week’s workshop? I was offered to be a reserve candidate and not sure whether to accept or not... anyone else in my position?
 
Long time since I’ve written in this thread! 😊 has anyone been offered a place at MA Editing after last week’s workshop? I was offered to be a reserve candidate and not sure whether to accept or not... anyone else in my position?
Long time since I’ve written in this thread! 😊 has anyone been offered a place at MA Editing after last week’s workshop? I was offered to be a reserve candidate and not sure whether to accept or not... anyone else in my position?

Hey wizard08, I've been following this thread but I haven't commented yet. I have been offered a place, but sounds positive if you've been offered a reserve place, what does it entail? It was a crazy week last week - Good luck! Happy to chat on DM if you'd like. 😁
 
Hey wizard08, I've been following this thread but I haven't commented yet. I have been offered a place, but sounds positive if you've been offered a reserve place, what does it entail? It was a crazy week last week - Good luck! Happy to chat on DM if you'd like. 😁

Did you receive a place in the screenplay?
 
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