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Brooklyn College (CUNY) Feirstein - MFA in DirectingTo all those who applied, How long did you hear back for an interview/admittance after submitting your application?- Joshua Ebrahimi
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Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)How does this school compare to USC SCA for Film and Television Production?
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American Film Institute (AFI) - ProducingHi! I've been following along some applications on the page and I've seen that USC and AFI have already started interviewing. I applied to those...
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American Film Institute (AFI) - ScreenwritingHi! I've been following along some applications on the page and I've seen that USC and AFI have already started interviewing. I applied to those...
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Brooklyn College (CUNY) Feirstein - MFA in Cinematography
Not Worth Your TimeIllustrating everything that is wrong with this school would take over an hour, and I have neither the time nor patience for that. To avoid being redundant, I would read the other one star review for Feirstein, as it paints an accurate picture of the amount of chaos and the lack of clear... -
Brooklyn College (CUNY) Feirstein - MFA in Cinematography
A MessIt took me a while to write this review but when I saw there were none from current students I felt it was important to do so. I came to Feirstein two years ago because it was an exciting new program and it was half the price of most NY-based schools. I was looking forward to being part of a... -
NYU - Tisch Undergraduate Film & Television
I had a great time here but that was back in the late 90sI loved NYU. I was a pre-med student who transferred in 1999 and graduated 2001. I received two scholarships, multiple grants and loans. They had a Director's Series -- where a director would come in and talk about their movie before it was released (i.e. Wes Anderson and Bill Murray came in to... -
Boston University - College of Communication (M.F.A. Screenwriting)
Screenwriting Program Review by a Second Year StudentCurrent student in the screenwriting MFA program at BU. There’s a lot to love in this program, I think overall it is one of the more underrated screenwriting programs in the nation, and I don’t say that because I go here, or maybe I do :). Biases aside, the course work is really great, and it’s... -
Hofstra University - Department of Radio, Television, Film
Quality Facilities, Caring ProfessorsGreat school that prepares you for the New York film and television scene. The facilities are state of the art and the teachers are top notch.
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Enter our School of Motion Pictures & Television and focus your talents on directing, editing, cinematography, screenwriting, production design, or...
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- 4 Year B.F.A.
- Concentrations
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- Acting
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Producing
- Production Design
- Yearly Tuition
- $20k to $30k
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Varies
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Rolling Deadline
Enroll in the School of Motion Pictures & Television and focus your talents on directing, editing, cinematography, screenwriting, production design...
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- 3 Year M.F.A.
- Concentrations
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- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Producing
- Production Design
- Screenwriting
- Yearly Tuition
- $20k to $30k
- Application Deadlines
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On-going (online in 15 minutes)
This four-week workshop program presents students the opportunity to explore the many aspects of media production while developing the required interpersonal skills to be a successful communicator.
- Degrees Offered
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- Summer Programs
- Short Term Courses
- Concentrations
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- Film & Television Production
- Yearly Tuition
- $5k to $10k
Dating back to 1994, AFDA has earned a reputation as one of the leading film schools in the world.
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- 4 Year B.A.
- 2 Year M.F.A.
- Summer Programs
- 3 Year B.A.
- Short Term Courses
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- Acting
- Animation & Digital Arts
- Cinematography
- Creative Producing
- Directing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Dramatic Writing
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- News and Documentary
- Producing
- Production Design
- Sound Design
- Writing and Producing for Television
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Screenwriting
- Film Studies
- Digital Arts
- Cinema Visual Effects
- Television
- Costume Deisgn
- Sound
- Yearly Tuition
- $20k to $30k
- Application Deadlines
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October 2017 for 2018
Focusing on the art and craft of visual storytelling, Fellows receive instruction from professional cinematographers.
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- 2 Year Conservatory
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- Cinematography
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
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$59,348 first year $61,425 second year
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December 2, 2020
The Directing program focuses on narrative, visual language and performance.
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- 2 Year Conservatory
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- Directing
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
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$59,348 first year $61,425 second year
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December 2, 2020
First year editors work on six narrative digital project.
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- 2 Year Conservatory
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- Editing
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
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$59,348 first year $61,425 second year
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December 2, 2020
Producing Fellows graduate with an ability to think creatively and lead with confidence and authority.
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- 2 Year Conservatory
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- Producing
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
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$59,348 first year $61,425 second year
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December 2, 2020
Screenwriting Fellows find their unique voices, while learning the essence of working as part of a creative team.
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- 2 Year Conservatory
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- Screenwriting
- Yearly Tuition
- $60k to $70k
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$63,575 first year, $65,800 second year
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December 2, 2020
The Film and Media Arts Program BA provides undergraduate students with a professional skill set in photography, film, video, and digital media for...
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- 4 Year B.A.
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- Film & Television Production
- Film Studies
- Yearly Tuition
- $20k to $30k
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about $25,407
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Early Decision: November 15, 2020
Early Decision 2: January 15, 2021
Regular Decision: January 15, 2021
Stories well told influence change, inspire action, and transform. At American University School of Communication (SOC), we empower storytellers.
- Degrees Offered
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- 2 Year M.A.
- 3 Year M.F.A.
- Ph.D. Program
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- Film & Television Production
- Producing
- Yearly Tuition
- $10k to $20k
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February 1, 2021 (Master's Application Priority Deadline)
June 1, 2021 (Final deadline for international students)
July 1, 2021 (Master's Application Late Deadline)
MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media
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- 2 Year M.F.A.
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- Dramatic Writing
- Playwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Yearly Tuition
- $20k to $30k
- Tuition Detail
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Cost & Aid
Item Cost/Fee Tuition Per Semester Unit $840 All Students - General Fee (technology, electronic library, student activity) $100 Late Registration Fee $100 Transcript Fee/Transcript & Assessments Fee $10/$15 Late Payment Fee $50 Return Check Fee $50
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Term Priority Deadline Final Deadline Residency Summer/Fall 2021 April 1, 2021 May 1, 2021 June 17-26 2021
ArtCenter's graduate Film program provides developing filmmakers with an immersive opportunity to refine and expand their visual storytelling abilities under the mentorship and guidance of top Hollywood talent and decision makers.
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- 2 Year M.F.A.
- Concentrations
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- Film & Television Production
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
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$23,724 per term
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January 15
The University has an international reputation in the film business
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- 2 Year M.A.
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- Cinematography
- Directing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- Producing
- Production Design
- Screenwriting
- Sound Design
- Yearly Tuition
- $10k to $20k
- Application Deadlines
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On-going after October
Take one class- or take many! Tailor your education.
- Degrees Offered
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- Summer Programs
- Short Term Courses
- Concentrations
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- Acting
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Dramatic Writing
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- News and Documentary
- Producing
- Production Design
- Sound Design
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Screenwriting
- Film Studies
- Digital Arts
- Cinema Visual Effects
- Sound
- Yearly Tuition
- Under $5k
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Classes range from $55 (or less) for a seminar, to $745 for 10 week courses.
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Ongoing applications, due 2 weeks prior to class start date.
AFTRS's mission is to influence the progress of Australian media by helping artists develop their craft and ready them for a career after graduation.
- Degrees Offered
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- 2 Year M.A.
- 2 Year M.F.A.
- Ph.D. Program
- Graduate Certificate
- 3 Year B.A.
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- Animation & Digital Arts
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- Producing
- Production Design
- Screenwriting
- Sound
- Composing
- Yearly Tuition
- $30k to $40k
- Tuition Detail
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$29,545-$35,728 USD, $43,000 - $52,000 Australian Dolalrs
BFA has recently gained recognition internationally as one of the finest film academies in the world.
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- 4 Year B.F.A.
- Short Term Courses
- 3 Year B.F.A.
- Concentrations
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- Film & Television Production
- Yearly Tuition
- $40k to $50k
- Tuition Detail
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$45,513 for the four year Bachelor program.
The Film Studies Program at Boston College has arisen out of a need and desire to assist students in developing critical and technical skills in...
- Degrees Offered
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- 4 Year B.A.
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- Film Studies
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
- Tuition Detail
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$56,001
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Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 1
Regular Decision: January 1
Film & Television at the BU College of Communication (COM) is committed to teaching students how to tell stories over multiple platforms such as...
- Degrees Offered
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- 4 Year B.A.
- 4 Year B.S.
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- Film & Television Production
- Film Studies
- Yearly Tuition
- $50k to $60k
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Early Decision 1: November 1, 2020
Trustee and Presidential Scholarships: December 1, 2020
Early Decision 2: January 1, 2021
Regular Decision: January 1, 2021
Focused and intensive, the Boston University Master of Fine Arts program in Cinema and Media Production is unique.
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- 1 Year M.F.A
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- Film & Television Production
- Yearly Tuition
- $40k to $50k
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No Admissions for 2020
For example:
- American Film Institute (AFI) - Directing
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)