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Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this exclusive interview for FilmSchool.org Supporting Members, Alexa Pellegrini speaks with award-winning filmmaker Liz Hinlein about her current projects, including a prequel and an immersive VR documentary. Hinlein discusses her work as a film coach, sharing how she helps...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)
Liz Hinlein’s filmmaking career showcases an artist who embraces emerging mediums like virtual reality to connect the past with the present. Before graduating with an MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory, Hinlein grew up in Haverford, Pennsylvania, alongside her...- Alexa Pellegrini
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OSU vs. CU Boulder vs. Duke vs. UWM -- Any insight helpful!
You're welcome! :D Good luck moving forward!- Alexa P.
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Filip Sijanec, Composer and Professor at NFTS and the Royal College of Music, on the Power of Perseverance (Part 2)
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with award-winning composer Filip Sijanec, who teaches at the National Film and Television School and the Royal College of Music. Sijanec offers one-on-one courses for composers through his website, Sound...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Filip Sijanec, Composer and Professor at NFTS and the Royal College of Music, on the Power of Perseverance (Part 1)
Filip Sijanec may have earned an Oscar nomination for scoring Detainment (2018), but he maintains an impressive air of humility, emphasizing the importance of lining up meaningful work. For the London-based composer, creating music for film, video games, online digital content, theater and other...- Alexa Pellegrini
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OSU vs. CU Boulder vs. Duke vs. UWM -- Any insight helpful!
If have a passion for experimental film vs. fundamentally narrative films, look even deeper into CU Boulder. There's the historic First Person Cinema program, and the coursework itself dives deep into artist-driven vs. industry-driven film making practices. Even the very concept of what an...- Alexa P.
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- Forum: Decisions - Where should I go to Film School?
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Quiz on the Art of Editing
@Alexa P. has taken the quiz. Can you beat their results?- Alexa P.
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors
A two-part Q&A with Stony Brook film department staff.- Alexa P.
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Tal Lazar (AFI Cinematography MFA‘09) on Choosing the Right Film School and the Beauty of Not Knowing
A two-part Q&A interview featuring the award-winning filmmaker and academic.- Alexa P.
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 2)
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1-hour interview with Stony Brook University's Magdalene Brandeis (Program Director of the MFA in Film) and Alan Kingsberg (Program Director of the MFA in TV Writing), and Christine Vachon (Artistic Director of the MFA in...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school focuses on independent film as well as groundbreaking television education. In 2024, TheWrap ranked Stony Brook no. 22 among the top 50 film schools, and...- Alexa Pellegrini
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NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student | NYU Tisch General Admissions Requirements for Graduates for 2026 Entry
Ready to apply to NYU Tisch for graduate film? In addition to the program-specific creative materials, applicants must fill out the General Tisch Graduate Application. Read the general application requirements taken directly from the University's website: Complete the General Application: Fill...- Alexa Pellegrini
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NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student | NYU Tisch General Admissions Requirements for Undergraduates for 2026 Entry
Ready to apply to NYU Tisch for undergraduate film? Begin by reading about the basic application requirements from the University's website: Fill out the Common Application: Complete the Common Application with the non-refundable $85 application fee (or request a fee waiver). It is required for...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 2)
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with @Zeno, a film school coach, screenwriter, and director who works in New Mexico and Romania. In 2024, Zeno graduated from Columbia University School of the Arts with a Master of Fine Arts in...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the way for him to attend Columbia University School of the Arts. In 2024, Zeno graduated from Columbia’s film program with a Master of Fine Arts in...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Columbia University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student | Columbia University General Admissions Requirements for Graduates for 2026 Entry
Before you apply to Columbia University School of the Arts for graduate film, take a look at the general application requirements: Complete the application: Fill out the online application and submit the the non-refundable $110 application fee. To request a fee waiver, you must fall into one of...- Alexa Pellegrini
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AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow | AFI General Admissions Requirements for 2026 Entry
Before starting the application, the Admissions Office encourages prospective Fellows to: Read about AFI Conservatory's six disciplines. Consider the cost of attendance to determine if AFI Conservatory is a good financial fit. Visit the AFI Conservatory's Scholarships page to learn about...- Alexa Pellegrini
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AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow | Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for AFI International Applicants
The AFI Conservatory has a robust international student community in one of the most diverse cities in the nation. International Fellows come from over 40 countries and comprise more than 40% of the student body. English proficiency scores To demonstrate English proficiency, you must provide...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student | Emerson College General Graduate Admissions Requirements for 2026 Entry
Emerson offers a low-residency Writing for Film and Television MFA and a Film and Media Art MFA. Here are the general graduate application guidelines found on the College's website: Know your deadline: Find out when you should apply by reading "Emerson College Application Deadlines and What to...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student | Emerson College General Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for 2026 Entry
Ready to apply to Emerson for undergraduate film? Follow these steps borrowed from the College's website: Review deadlines: Before you apply, visit "Emerson College Application Deadlines and What to Expect After Applying for 2026 Entry." Determine your applicant status: The BA/BFA in Media Arts...- Alexa Pellegrini
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