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  1. BadouBoy

    2017 - MFA Applicants

    And so it begins...
  2. BadouBoy

    2017 - MFA Applicants

    Hey Elle! I'm preparing to apply to Film Directing MFA programs, and your enthusiasm is really encouraging. I wish you all the best this time around. I actually took the GRE back in 2014, when I was applying to some non-film programs, but I plan to use my scores again. Good luck! I spent the...
  3. BadouBoy

    How long were your short films?

    Frankly, I'm not sure either. But I'd suggest trying to edit it down- just to be on the safe side. 30 seconds is not a whole lot to shave off really.
  4. BadouBoy

    How long were your short films?

    Hi! I'm assuming you mean video portfolios? Haven't applied yet, but I've heard it said that your submissions should be the strongest five minutes out of your strongest work (USC's application actually requires a maximum of five minutes). Not to say that anything longer is bad, but the truth is...
  5. BadouBoy

    Top universities with Scholarship or Assistantship?

    Hey guys! I've been looking for this same information myself for a while now- I'm applying for an MFA in Directing for Fall 2017. AFI actually does offer some full tuition scholarships, according to their website anyway. Also, I've read that teaching assistantships usually go to film students...
  6. BadouBoy

    What film have you just watched or are watching?

    Saw 'The Nice Guys' in at theater last week. Haven't laughed so hard at the movies in a while. More recently, saw "The Big Lebowski" as part of a Coen Brothers marathon I'm doing.
  7. BadouBoy

    Icebreakers Where are you from?

    I'm from Accra, Ghana in West Africa.
  8. BadouBoy

    KinoEyes KEM - European Joint Masters

    Wasn't sure where to post this. But I just found out about this new program called Kino Eyes in Europe and I hope to apply this fall. Thought it might be worth considering for international students who are looking for well funded schools (and it seems to be very well funded) KEM is an original...
  9. BadouBoy

    Portfolio Film (as of 2/18) Accepted - Austin, Interviews - AFI, NYU, Columbia

    found the full version online and almost shed a tear at the end. Thanks for this inspiring piece of work.
  10. BadouBoy

    2016 Interviews- Acceptances- Rejections

    I have a bachelor's in Computer Science- worked in a tech company and now advertising. I have always thought of my experiences as potential for creative inspiration, it makes me feel better lol
  11. BadouBoy

    Film School 2016

    Hey guys, little off topic but are there any Cinema/Media Studies applicants here by any chance?

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