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  1. Mike_V

    Thoughts on Chapman's Grad Directing program?

    i went to chapman for editing. The core of the program is the honing of your editing skills, not so much after effects and motion graphics. You're talking about being a digital artist which is a different trade skill in itself. You'll essentially be post production at Chapman. A lot of time is...
  2. Mike_V

    How old is too old for UCLA Screenwriting MFA?

    You're never too old. Ever. When I graduated from Chapman with my Master's, I noticed there was a lady who got her MA (can't remember which department) at the age of 80ish. So if you want to go into school, you can. Your age does not matter.
  3. Mike_V

    Thoughts on Chapman's Grad Directing program?

    lol I'm doing it for the union as well. I'm currently on Skin Wars - Fresh Paint. Good ol Night AE gig.. especially when they finish shooting at 1am and my shift ends at 4:30am hahahah
  4. Mike_V

    Thoughts on Chapman's Grad Directing program?

    Hi, Sorry about the late response. I've been working night shifts so i've lost track of messages i'm supposed to respond to. I went through the editing track, but the grad should be similar to the undergrad except you would get access to more teachers and classes. I can check in with a friend...
  5. Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

    Review by 'Mike_V' on item 'Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts'

    I graduated from Chapman's MFA program back in 2012 and I have to say that my experience was very positive. I was specialized in Editing and the program was very robust. Chapman's system is broken into a conservatory model (they kind of treat you as if you've never have any experience with film...
  6. Mike_V

    Newbie aboard!

    I'm a chapman graduate. but i did applied to those other schools that require gpa or SATs.
  7. Mike_V

    Lack of Production Design course in schools?

    I'm a recent Chapman grad (MFA Editing) and even I was on set. During my time there, i performed as 2nd AC, grip, script sup, DIT, sound mixer, and sometimes even PD assist. In regards to the directing program, I don't know too much about it because I wasn't interested in directing to begin...
  8. Mike_V

    Newbie aboard!

    to be honest, not much. it's more about your portfolio and actual application that really matters. It does vary from school to school though. Some do emphasize GPA, others just use it as a bar to prevent some kids to come in.
  9. Mike_V

    Lack of Production Design course in schools?

    Our cine professor is Bill Dill who's extremely talented and helpful. A lot of cine grads that I talk to, learned a lot from him as well as the various different visiting professors that provide insight to how they shoot. The PD grads are also really good because they get to do a ton of hands...
  10. Mike_V

    What is the Best Film School?

    <-- totally biased. :)
  11. Mike_V

    2015 Interviews - Acceptances - Rejections

    I tried west side rentals a few times, didn't really worked out for me, but it worked out for others. I would also suggest trying out padmapper and even sites like rent.com EDIT: also, as Chris mentioned, be very very very careful of scams. the "i live in a different state, just send me the...
  12. Mike_V

    USC Fall 2009

    If anything, this is the one rare occasions in which I am glad that you thread necro'd. It's not often to hear people come back and talk about what they are doing now after they get accepted and move on. So if anything, Thank you for giving a thorough follow up.
  13. Mike_V

    Proprietary Rights?

    Yes, Chapman actually retains right to use your film, but rights to distribute and such are all the student's (key creatives). That's one of the big draws of Chapman. You actually own your film. Chapman just has a clause that says they're allowed to use your film in their promotional material...
  14. Mike_V

    California>Montana>S Carolina>?

    I would say California, New York, Georgia (assuming you have the right connections. it's still a growing market), then everywhere else is kind of an up for grabs in my opinion. Oh, I think Arizona and New Mexico has some good film incentives as well.
  15. Mike_V

    Nosy Girlfriend

    I found out when I actually went to Chapman in person and asked them. (it was way beyond what i thought was the deadline and they ended up sending it to my address in Thailand.........
  16. Mike_V

    My Months of Grad School Research Compiled into ONE Master Post!

    It depends on the discipline you have applied for. I believe for those who want to go for directing or producing would require an interview, but sometimes other disciplines get interviews as well. I personally was never requested to do an interview, I was just sent an acceptance letter.
  17. Mike_V

    Is it impossible to change major and go for MA in film department?

    from what i've seen, a few pd friends of mine had architectural background... if anything, it's a boost to your application because you already know about design. One of my friends worked on the CHLA (children's hospital of LA) building design and she was in the PD program at Chapman, so i...
  18. Mike_V

    My Months of Grad School Research Compiled into ONE Master Post!

    Slight correction on the Chapman stuff. Even if you're a directing student, you can take cinematography or production design classes. those classes just give higher priority to the students who specialize in those fields, but you're not barred from doing so. I was in Editing and I took adr...
  19. Mike_V

    College Advice needed!

    I do not suggest you waste your time at NYFA. The people I know of that work there talk about the horror stories on how bad the teachers and students are. I would also suggest looking at other places like AFI, Chapman (Dodge College), and possibly Loyola Marymount.
  20. Mike_V

    Working During Graduate School

    lol, thanks to DJ, there's really nothing else to add to that. he's covered the most solid points that you should focus on.

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