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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    Very cool - small world! Are you originally from that area or just went to school there? I actually grew up in Oxford, PA. A guy I knew in the MBA/MFA program graduating this year, I believe, went to Franklin and Marshall as well. You might know him. If you want, PM me and I'll let you...
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    Storyteller success stories after going to school for storytelling.

    Check out the recent Chapman thread. It's got some good stuff on it...
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    Is it worth it?

    I know this is an old topic, but I went the business / film minor route in undergrad and then went to grad school for a producing MFA. I'm satisfied with my choice, and would definitely recommend it to anyone unsure of what they want to do. With a business degree, you can do a variety of...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    No worries. That's a good plan. No one is saying you need to decide today what path to take. They're all different and can lead in numerous directions. I would suggest doing some research. Look into how long it takes for someone who starts in the mailroom at CAA to become an agent. Do you...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    FreakyFreddy, you are absolutely right. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being an assistant. In one of my previous posts, I said something like if you can see yourself working 20 hours/day, 7 days/week (if necessary) and enjoying it, then you can make it as a producer. By that, I meant...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    Thank you! I remember reading these forums when I was an undergrad at Drexel and working as a financial analyst at BlackRock. There wasn't nearly enough honesty and blunt wisdom regarding film school and the industry, and I feel that since I've already gone through it, I have a sort of...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    I think I touched on this before, but the producing program teaches both the creative and business aspects with such classes as Entertainment Law, Entertainment Marketing, and Feature Film Finance on the business side and The Development Process of Film and Television, Success in Media, and...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    Thanks, R. And again, I'm really not trying to brag about my credentials and accomplishments, so I hope no one takes it that way. No, I honestly don't think anyone in the program was probably as accomplished as me. There may have been a few people I don't know a lot about that had similar...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    No problem. I would honestly rather speak as much truth about my experiences as possible and seem semi-discouraging than make it seem like a piece of cake. Well, for starters, I graduate in 2010 from Drexel University with a BS in Business Administration and minors in both Law and Film. I...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    Production students don't pitch at Pitch Fest, as it's only for Producers and Screenwriters. Again, I don't know of anyone who had any further development of projects stemming from Pitch Fest from my year or any other year someone I know pitched there. I did have a few producer friends who had...
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    A service for film school applicants?

    Check out the book Film School Confidential by Karin Kelly. She was a professor of mine at Drexel University and, literally, wrote the book on film school. She gives you a breakdown of all the top programs, their pros and cons, alumni, tuition costs, etc. Reading the book made it a very easy...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    I'll start off by saying I had a great experience and I wouldn't trade my experience for any other school. To just be blunt and honest, no one is going to help you do anything in this business no matter what school you go to. An alumni industry connection might help you get an internship, but...
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    Chapman Applicants 2013/2014

    I graduated from Chapman with an MFA in Film and TV Producing in 2012. Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll do my best to answer them.
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    AFI for Producing

    I've posted a few times on here regarding Chapman's producing program. Though I know you're more interested in AFI, I can tell you Chapman is cheaper (or was when I went through) and is only two years to AFI's three years (I believe...). Chapman also gives you a very well-rounded education...
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    What would be my best choice for Screenwriting?

    Funny you mentioned Drexel and Chapman -- I went to both. I studied Business Administration at Drexel with a minor in Film and a minor in Law and earned my MFA in Film and TV Producing at Chapman. I started in the film program at Drexel, but just realized I wasn't going to be prepared enough...
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    The question about 2-years Film School.

    I would recommend the producing program at Chapman. It's two years and you could take additional directing classes if you wanted as well.
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    Schools with best financial aid?

    Unless you've got a nice savings, you're going to go into debt (unless you go to a state school or are a resident of CA). If you're looking to go to a top program, a lot of debt is inevitable. If you're a CA resident, go to UCLA and take advantage of the in-state tuition. If not, and you're...
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    Questions on becoming a producer?

    If you want to be a producer, I would strongly suggest looking into programs that will help you achieve that goal. As mentioned above, Chapman University is a fantastic film school, and if you're looking to transfer, they have an undergraduate creative producing program that might be perfect...
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    What is it like being at Chapman as a screenwriter working towards his/her MFA?

    I graduated from Chapman in May '12 with a MFA in film / tv producing, so my experience might be a little different than what yours will be. I started out as an intern in October '11 with a very successful veteran Hollywood film producer. I worked with him a few days a week, while also going...
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    Becoming a Producer

    I have a business degree with minors in film and law. I'm currently a second year graduate producing student at Chapman. I think the best path is business because it's so broad. If you decide you don't want to do film, you still have experience in accounting, finance, economics, strategic...

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