Hi there. I'm currently a third year MFA Film student in Transmedia, Syracuse and I can tell you a few things! First of all, the HUGE party scene is mostly for undergrads. I personally haven't partied that much but there are enough going on here in terms of the art scene and various talks around...
Hi!
I'm a 3rd year film grad student. I'll be happy to answer your questions if you have any! Which program are you accepted into? Feel free to email me at sauyong@syr.edu if you want to chat further.
Seok
Hi Shannon! It sounds like you will like the program based on your background and experience! I myself benefited a lot from the academic opportunities (been taking classes in women&gender studies and disability studies) and the grad critique classes also has been helpful.
Here's my answers to...
Hi Christopher,
Sorry for the delay in replying to you. I haven't been checking this for a while. The program is generally flexible so yes you can specialize in cinematography/lighting, but it will still be a MFA in Film instead of cinematography. We are generally a small program, with average...
Hi all,
My name is Seok and I'm currently in my third year doing MFA in Film at Syracuse University (Transmedia VPA). It's a pretty neat program with amazing faculty and people. We are generally more geared to independent films and the MFA program admits between 5-8 people per year. I know film...
Hi there. Is there a way to update this page? I am a Malaysian filmmaker currently pursuing MFA in Film at Syracuse University (Department of Transmedia, VPA). I came here under the support of Fulbright scholarship. . Newhouse does not have a MFA program actually, they only do MA and PhD. I'll...
Hi maxthe1.
I got into Syracuse too and am most definitely attending! I guess it depends on what is your academic goal. I know Syracuse is more of a academic intellectualized institution so if you want to be an educator, it might be a good choice. The more I look into the school, the more...
Congrats everyone who got accepted! Sadly, I've just received news from Fulbright today that I was rejected for NYU. Anyone else who's been interviewed received rejection letter?
Still waiting to hear back from other pending institutions.
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