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    LMU Film School Applications 2018

    Hey guys. In hopes of getting to know a few of you before we begin in the Fall I created a FB group for the Production and Screenwriting programs. To my best knowledge, none already exist so please correct me if I'm wrong. Here's the link: Log into Facebook | Facebook
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    LMU Film School Applications 2018

    As someone who lives in that area I wouldn't live in Playa Del Oro. It's way overpriced for what you'll get. Maybe try looking more towards Marina Del Ray (even a bit east of Lincoln) and around Abbot Kinney in Venice. Some areas of Mar Vista are beyond beautiful and very close to the school.
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    LMU Housing 2018

    As someone who lives in that area I wouldn't live in Playa Del Oro. It's way overpriced for what you'll get. Maybe try looking more towards Marina Del Ray (even a bit east of Lincoln) and around Abbot Kinney in Venice. Some areas of Mar Vista are beyond beautiful and very close to the school.
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    LMU Film School Applications 2018

    Regarding LMU scholarships, this is what I heard from the head of the Production MFA program: "We do have a few “incentive” scholarships for first-year students of around $5,000 dispersed at my discretion that is influenced by both need and a student’s academic strength and potential for success...
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    Film School MFA Written Materials of Accepted Students; Personal Statements, Screenplays, Stories

    Attached are some items. The other school's essays were basically the same, a bit different. . --- visual sample (shot just me, no artificial light (camera on tripod)
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    Second (or third) time's the charm?

    I've heard Stark mostly accepts people who've applied and got rejected before. The coordinator wants to see what they've done after rejection. This is why one of their application questions is something like "what are your plans if you don't get accepted into Stark."
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    Chapman University Film School Applications Fall 2018

    If you have any basic questions regarding loans reach out to me by email at Jason@growplanning.com. When not pursuing filmmaking I'm an investment advisor and Certified Financial Planner.
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    LMU vs Chapman Film School MFA

    Exchanged emails with a current student at LMU. He answered some questions which I'll post below: 1) How many MFA students are accepted and enrolled in the program? Do all MFA Production students take the same classes? Is there a minimum or maximum amount of credits one can take per semester...
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    Chapman University Film School Applications Fall 2018

    Strongly agree on everything you just said.
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    Chapman University Film School Applications Fall 2018

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    LMU vs Chapman Film School MFA

    For a living cost comparison, a 1br in Santa Monica, Venice or MDR will cost about $2150 - $3000 per month, depending on quality. In Culver/Westchester/Palms about 1750-2400. In Orange, about $1550 - $1800. I was able to find a 1br in Orange for $1,500 per month that was nicer than my Santa...
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    LMU vs Chapman Film School MFA

    For production at least, Chapman is 3 years. Also, the grad site says Loyola is $30,000 per year. With the higher costs of living on the West side LA (if you choose to live nicely), the cost between Chapman and Loyola is about even. Graduate Cost of Attendance - Loyola Marymount University
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    Chapman University Film School Applications Fall 2018

    As for the train, its 60 minutes from DTLA Union Station. The issue is that, after 6:00PM, there are only one or two trains scheduled.
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    Chapman University Film School Applications Fall 2018

    As someone that lives in Santa Monica, Chapman is about 60 minutes away from SM without traffic and about 120 minutes during rush hour. While living in orange was originally a negative, I now find Chapman's isolation a positive. 1) You save money in rent and expense. 2) You are kind of forced to...
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    Chapman University Film School Applications Fall 2018

    Yes. You have to fill out a request form.
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