Search results

  1. briolson

    Stony Brook University - Review from a Screenwriting Alumnus

    Hi! Current SBU screenwriting student here ! Anyway you could send me your experimental screenwriting syllabus? I'm teaching Film 101 on the main campus right now. brianna.olson@stonybrook.edu
  2. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    Ok, I think I successfully posted a blog-- I'll continue updating over there. https://www.filmschool.org/blogs/my-first-semester-at-stony-brook-killer-films-mfa-program-in-nyc.25/
  3. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    Here's a final update before I move over to this site's blog feature: So close to ending my semester in Killer Films’ MFA program, only two more classes next week. We had a screening of our Directing class’ short films on Wednesday and afterwards a bunch of us went out and I sang karaoke for...
  4. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    Awesome -- I'm sick right now but when I recover I'll start with my first post summarizing the semester.
  5. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    I'd def use it. Let me know if you open it to all members.
  6. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    I've been posting weekly updates about my Stony Brook MFA journey on Facebook (yes, I'm still on Facebook) and it was suggested to me by the Exec Director that they might be useful for anyone considering the program so I'm going to post them in this thread. WEEK ONE I survived my first week...
  7. briolson

    Who have you discovered through your MFA screenwriting instructors?

    Both of my screenwriting instructors at Stony Brook love Andrea Arnold, Lynn Ramsey and Charlotte Wells so I've been exposed to a lot of award-winning UK filmmaking that doesn't have nearly as much plot as I'm used to. I didn't think to consider the tastes of my professors prior to choosing a...
  8. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    I'm googling "Proof" right now -- do you mean the film festival in LA? I had never heard of it! Thanks for the tip and I'd love to know of similar programs if you know them off the top of your head. Obviously, I'm counting on my sprint to a sure thing!! hahaha... but seriously, I've been...
  9. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    Hello fellow writer. Right now, my goal is to have three features of mine produced. I'm not clear whether I want to direct them but I'm moving forward as if I do (i.e. I'm writing/directing the proof of concept shorts). Today, I'm working on a shot list and shooting schedule for a short I'm...
  10. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    Lol. I'm still figuring it out. I feel like there is so much freedom that comes with being "just" a writer.
  11. briolson

    Stony Brook University / Killer Film's MFA program- A screenwriter's perspective

    Alternate title: Will I drop out of film school? I’m nine weeks into my first year at Stony Brook’s MFA in Film program. I’m taking 5 classes (2 writing, one directing, one “film tools”, one masterclass with Christine Vachon) as well as an internship doing coverage for Flynn Picture Co...

Latest Accepted Applications

View more applications
This Application in the Scattergram

Exclusive Supporting Member Benefits

Peak behind the admissions curtain. Supporting Members unlock full access to insightful data, interviews, and more...

Instant Keyword Alerts
Visible Supporter Badge & Highlighted Profile
Share Subscription with one family member or friend

Instant access • Cancel anytime

Applications
Articles
Forums
Film Schools
Scholarships
Back
Top