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    Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
    2.00 star(s)
    Dont Come In With High Expectations.
    First off, let's talk about the pros to attending Chapman. The weather is great all the time and if you come here, you avoid that good for nothin...
    • HorseGirl420
  • U
    AFI Conservatory
    3.00 star(s)
    Make sure you are committed.
    A couple of things... AFI like many film schools, and rather like every institution, is not perfect. If you see your career after film school to...
    • user1234
  • C
    Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
    2.00 star(s)
    The Editing Curriculum Is Not Very Good - Here's Why.
    This review will specifically go over the MFA Editing Curriculum at Dodge Editing Expectations at Chapman: If you decide to attend the editing...
    • ChapmanReviewer
  • ArtCenter College of Design
    2.00 star(s)
    Safety school, last resort
    Good faith tl;dr: ArtCenter should be your last resort safety school. Only go here if you are willing to blow the money and didn't get into any...
    • Anonymous
  • UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT)
    3.00 star(s)
    UCLA on Downturn
    When I applied to the Production MFA, I definitely hadn’t expected to get in. Much of the process and its student body hasn’t demystified and for...
    • Anonymous

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    California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) - Program in Film and Video
    Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the MFA in PFV and/or the Film Directing programs? Im thinking of applying for 2026
    • reproducibility_
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    UC Berkeley
    hi, I am a returning student to Uc Berkeley and I am really committed to being a film major when I do return. I think all I really wanna know I...
    • jbustos
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    USC School of Cinematic Arts
    I applied for USC Peter Stark Producing Program- its my dream degree. I haven't applied to other schools, missed the date for Columbia. (Most...
    • kriti_angel
  • JaredFilms378
    AFI Conservatory
    Does anyone know the number of people they usually interview vs accept for cinematography?
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    AFI Conservatory
    I applied for cinematography- I got my interview notification yesterday. Is there an advantage to being notified in the first wave?
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Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
20K
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AA
  2. 2 Year AS
  3. 4 Year BFA
  4. 2 Year MA
  5. 3 Year MFA
  6. Certificate Program
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Acting
  2. Cinematography
  3. Composing (Film Scoring)
  4. Directing
  5. Editing
  6. Film & Television Production
  7. Producing
  8. Screenwriting
  9. Writing for Screen & Television
  10. Production Design
  11. Sound / Sound Design
Collaboration Model
  1. Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Instruction Format
  1. Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
  2. Fully online
  3. Primarily In-Person
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Graduate COA (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
  3. Talent-Based Awards
  4. Work-Study Opportunities
  5. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
Rolling Admission
Graduate Deadlines
Rolling Admission
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Scheduled only
  2. No Alumni Equipment Access
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Sony
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
  2. Adobe Premiere Pro
  3. DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Adobe After Effects
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Pro Tools
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Editing Bays
AFI Conservatory
AFI Conservatory
AFIadmissions
Updated
3.50 star(s) 2 ratings
Views
70K
Reviews
2
Questions
7
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year Conservatory
Program Style
  1. Conservatory-style
  2. Project-based
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Directing
  3. Editing
  4. Producing
  5. Screenwriting
  6. Production Design
Collaboration Model
  1. Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
  2. Track-specific cohorts
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. Primarily In-Person
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$70k to $90k
Graduate COA (Annual)
$90k and above
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
Graduate Deadlines
January 5, 2026 by 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET)
Production Funding
  1. School-funded student films
  2. Other (please specify)
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Scheduled only
  2. Other (please specify)
Camera Types Available
  1. DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
  2. Digital Cinema Cameras
  3. Film Cameras (16mm)
  4. Film Cameras (35mm)
  5. High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
  6. Other (please specify)
Lens Access
  1. Professional Cinema Lenses
  2. Photo / DSLR Lenses
  3. Mixed Lens Kits
  4. Other (please specify)
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Professional Lighting Kits
  2. Studio Lighting Grid
  3. LED Monolights
  4. Tungsten / HMI Lighting
  5. Portable / Location Lighting
  6. Grip Equipment (Flags/Nets/Stands/Sandbags, etc.)
  7. Dollies / Track
  8. Jibs / Cranes
  9. Rigging Support (Maffers/Grip Clips/Matthelinis, etc)
  10. Steadicam
  11. Other (please specify)
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
  2. DaVinci Resolve
  3. Other (please specify)
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Final Draft
  2. Movie Magic Budgeting
  3. Movie Magic Scheduling
  4. Other (please specify)
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Editing Bays
  3. ADR / Foley Stage
  4. Screening Rooms
Antioch College Santa Barbara - MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media
Antioch College Santa Barbara - MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media
Operator
Updated
Views
7K
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year MFA
  2. Low-Residency MFA
Concentrations
  1. Dramatic Writing
  2. Playwriting
  3. Writing for Screen & Television
Residency Requirements
  1. Low-residency
Instruction Format
  1. Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
Graduate Deadlines
Accepting applications on a rolling basis.
ArtCenter College of Design
ArtCenter College of Design
FilmSchool.org
Updated
2.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Views
21K
Reviews
1
Questions
1
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BFA
  2. 2 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Animation
  2. Cinematography
  3. Directing
  4. Editing
  5. Film & Television Production
  6. Media Arts
  7. Producing
  8. Screenwriting
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. Primarily In-Person
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$50k to $70k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$70k to $90k
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$50k to $70k
Graduate COA (Annual)
$70k to $90k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
Undergraduate Deadlines
Early Action: November 15
Priority: February 1 (Fall) October 1 (Spring)
Graduate Deadlines
January 15
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
Azusa Pacific University - Department of Cinematic Arts
Azusa Pacific University - Department of Cinematic Arts
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
214
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 4 Year BFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Film Studies / Critical Studies
Collaboration Model
  1. Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Fall 2026: February 15, 2026 (priority)
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
  2. DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Green Screen Studio
  3. Editing Bays
  4. Screening Rooms
Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) - Department of Cinema and Television Arts
Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) - Department of Cinema and Television Arts
FilmSchool.org
Updated
4.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Views
19K
Reviews
1
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Screenwriting
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Graduate COA (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
  3. Work-Study Opportunities
Undergraduate Deadlines
December 2, 2024
Graduate Deadlines
March 1, 2025 11:59 PM
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Final Draft
  2. Highland Pro
  3. WriterDuet
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. TV Studio
  2. Sound Mixing Suites
Cal State LA (CSULA) - Department of Television, Film & Media
Cal State LA (CSULA) - Department of Television, Film & Media
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
10K
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 1 Year MA
  3. 2 Year MA
  4. 2 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Film Studies / Critical Studies
  3. Screenwriting
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to $30k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
  3. Talent-Based Awards
Undergraduate Deadlines
November 30, 2024
March 31, 2024 (International Deadline)
Graduate Deadlines
Our next admission cycle is for the Fall 2026 semester.
Applications for Fall 2026 will open in October 2025.
The deadline to apply is FEBRUARY 15, 2026.
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
  2. Adobe Premiere Pro
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Sound Recording Studio(s)
  3. ADR / Foley Stage
  4. Sound Mixing Suites
  5. Screening Rooms
Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) - Department of Cinematic Arts
Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) - Department of Cinematic Arts
FilmSchool.org
Updated
4.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Views
26K
Reviews
1
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Digital Arts
  3. Documentary Filmmaking
  4. Editing
  5. Film & Television Production
  6. Film Studies / Critical Studies
  7. Screenwriting
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. Work-Study Opportunities
  3. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
October 1, 2024 – December 2, 2024
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
  2. Sound Stage(s)
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) - Department of Cinema of Television Arts
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) - Department of Cinema of Television Arts
FilmSchool.org
Updated
1.67 star(s) 3 ratings
Views
27K
Reviews
3
Questions
1
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Screenwriting
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to $30k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. Work-Study Opportunities
Undergraduate Deadlines
Between Oct. 1 and Jan. 31
Film Portfolio deadline (11:59 pm PST) on October 5, 2025.
Graduate Deadlines
October 10 through March 1
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Green Screen Studio
  3. Screening Rooms
Cal State Sacramento (CSUS)
Cal State Sacramento (CSUS)
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
738
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Film Studies / Critical Studies
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$10k to 30k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. Work-Study Opportunities
  3. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
December 15
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
California College of ASU (formerly Columbia College Hollywood) PERMANENTLY CLOSED
California College of ASU (formerly Columbia College Hollywood) PERMANENTLY CLOSED
FilmSchool.org
Updated
3.00 star(s) 2 ratings
Views
14K
Reviews
2
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AA
  2. 4 Year BFA
Concentrations
  1. Acting
  2. Cinematography
  3. Directing
  4. Editing
  5. Film & Television Production
  6. Producing
  7. Screenwriting
  8. Sound / Sound Design
Undergraduate Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
California College of the Arts (CCA)
California College of the Arts (CCA)
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
3K
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BFA
  2. 2 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Directing
  2. Film & Television Production
  3. Screenwriting
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$50k to $70k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$90k and above
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
  3. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
Early Action: November 15
Priority & Scholarship Deadline: February 1
Transfer Priority: March 1
Spring: October 1
Graduate Deadlines
Priority: January 15
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Scheduled only
  2. Limited access
  3. No Alumni Equipment Access
Camera Types Available
  1. DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
  2. Professional Camcorders
  3. Digital Cinema Cameras
  4. High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
Camera Brands Available
  1. Blackmagic
  2. Canon
  3. Panasonic
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Adobe Premiere Pro
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Adobe After Effects
  2. Adobe Creative Cloud
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Pro Tools
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Editing Bays
  2. Green Screen Studio
  3. Sound Mixing Suites
  4. Sound Stage(s)
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) - Program in Film and Video
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) - Program in Film and Video
Ranu
Updated
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
Views
34K
Reviews
2
Questions
2
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BFA
  2. 3 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$50k to $70k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$70k to $90k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Monday, December 1, 2025 11:59 PM PST
Graduate Deadlines
Monday, December 1, 2025 11:59 PM PST
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Adobe Premiere Pro
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Editing Bays
  3. Sound Recording Studio(s)
  4. Sound Mixing Suites
  5. Screening Rooms
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
FilmSchool.org
Updated
3.50 star(s) 6 ratings
Views
82K
Reviews
6
Questions
4
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 4 Year BFA
  3. 2 Year MA
  4. 2 Year MFA
  5. 3 Year MFA
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Acting
  2. Animation
  3. Broadcast Journalism
  4. Cinematography
  5. Creative Producing
  6. Directing
  7. Documentary Filmmaking
  8. Editing
  9. Film & Television Production
  10. Film Studies / Critical Studies
  11. Producing
  12. Public Relations and Advertising
  13. Screenwriting
  14. Writing for Screen & Television
  15. Production Design
  16. Set Design
  17. Business / Film Dual Degree
Collaboration Model
  1. Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$50k to $70k
Graduate Tuition (Annual)
$50k to $70k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
  3. Work-Study Opportunities
  4. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
Film & Television Production Application Deadline: November 1
Spring: October 15
Graduate Deadlines
November 15
Production Funding
  1. School-funded student films
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
  2. Adobe Premiere Pro
  3. DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unreal Engine
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. TV Studio
  3. Green Screen Studio
  4. LED Wall / Virtual Production Volume
  5. Editing Bays
  6. Color Correction Suites
  7. VFX / Animation Labs
  8. Sound Recording Studio(s)
  9. ADR / Foley Stage
  10. Sound Mixing Suites
  11. Screening Rooms
  12. Screening Theater
City College of San Francisco
City College of San Francisco
FilmSchool.org
Views
102
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. Certificate Program
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Directing
  3. Film & Television Production
  4. Screenwriting
Instruction Format
  1. Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
  2. Primarily In-Person
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Under $10k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
Under $10k
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Scheduled only
  2. Limited access
Camera Types Available
  1. DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
  2. Professional Camcorders
  3. Digital Cinema Cameras
  4. Film Cameras (16mm)
Camera Brands Available
  1. ARRI
  2. Blackmagic
  3. Bolex
  4. Canon
  5. Eclair
Lens Access
  1. Mixed Lens Kits
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. LED Monolights
  2. Tungsten / HMI Lighting
  3. Grip Equipment (Flags/Nets/Stands/Sandbags, etc.)
  4. Dollies / Track
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Adobe Premiere Pro
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
Diablo Valley College - Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE)
Diablo Valley College - Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE)
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
3K
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AA
  2. 2 Year AS
  3. Certificate Program
Concentrations
  1. Editing
  2. Film & Television Production
  3. Film Studies / Critical Studies
  4. Screenwriting
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Under $10k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
Under $10k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. Work-Study Opportunities
  3. External Scholarships Accepted
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
Fullerton College - Television and Film Production Certificate
Fullerton College - Television and Film Production Certificate
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
2K
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. Certificate Program
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
  2. Screenwriting
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Under $10k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. External Scholarships Accepted
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
  2. Film Cameras (16mm)
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
  2. Grip Equipment (Flags/Nets/Stands/Sandbags, etc.)
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. TV Studio
  3. Editing Bays
LA Film School (Los Angeles Film School)
LA Film School (Los Angeles Film School)
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
10K
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. 4 Year BS
  3. Certificate Program
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Animation
  2. Cinematography
  3. Directing
  4. Editing
  5. Film & Television Production
  6. Film Studies / Critical Studies
  7. Interactive Media & Games
  8. Producing
  9. Screenwriting
  10. Production Design
Residency Requirements
  1. On-campus required
Instruction Format
  1. In-Person Only
  2. Fully online
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. External Scholarships Accepted
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Avid Media Composer
  2. Adobe Premiere Pro
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. Green Screen Studio
  3. Editing Bays
  4. Sound Mixing Suites
  5. Screening Rooms
La Sierra University
La Sierra University
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
2K
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 4 Year BFA
  3. 2 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Editing
  2. Film & Television Production
  3. Screenwriting
  4. Sound / Sound Design
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
$30k to $50k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Need-Based Financial Aid
  2. Work-Study Opportunities
  3. External Scholarships Accepted
Undergraduate Deadlines
Fall Deadline: February 1st
Transfers: July 15th
International: August 19th
Spring: March 1st
Production Funding
  1. Unknown
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Unknown
Camera Types Available
  1. Unknown
Camera Brands Available
  1. Unknown
Lens Access
  1. Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Unknown
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught
  1. Unknown
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Unknown
Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College
FilmSchool.org
Updated
Views
144
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year AS
  2. Certificate Program
Program Style
  1. Project-based
  2. Lecture / Seminar-focused
  3. Theory + production
Concentrations
  1. Film & Television Production
Instruction Format
  1. Primarily In-Person
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
Under $10k
Undergraduate COA (Annual)
Under $10k
Scholarship & Funding Types
  1. Merit-Based Scholarships
  2. Need-Based Financial Aid
Production Funding
  1. Self-funded
Equipment Checkout Access
  1. Limited access
  2. No Alumni Equipment Access
Camera Types Available
  1. Professional Camcorders
  2. Digital Cinema Cameras
Camera Brands Available
  1. Blackmagic
  2. Canon
Lens Access
  1. Mixed Lens Kits
  2. Professional Cinema Lenses
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
  1. Dollies / Track
  2. Grip Equipment (Flags/Nets/Stands/Sandbags, etc.)
  3. LED Monolights
  4. Portable / Location Lighting
  5. Professional Lighting Kits
  6. Tungsten / HMI Lighting
Editing & Finishing Software Taught
  1. Adobe Premiere Pro
  2. DaVinci Resolve
Writing & Production Software Taught
  1. Celtx
Filmmaking Facilities
  1. Sound Stage(s)
  2. TV Studio
  3. Editing Bays
  4. Sound Recording Studio(s)
  5. ADR / Foley Stage

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