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Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 1)
Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) prides itself on not making students, but cultivating relationships to help creators realize their artistic potential. The GPCW operates on a low-residency model, offering students in its Screenwriting MFA and MA program a...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 2)
In the final installment of our exclusive admissions interview with WCU's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW), James Napoli breaks down the key differences between the MFA and MA, and the alumni network, while Fuhrman shares how to strengthen your application, from compelling letters of...- Alexa Pellegrini
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CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 1)
The University of Colorado Denver is one of the best institutions in the Western US for undergraduate filmmakers. Located in the Mile High City, CU Denver is only a short drive from the acclaimed Red Rocks Amphitheatre concert venue, picturesque hiking trails, and some of the world’s best skiing...- Alexa Pellegrini
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CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 2)
In the second and final part of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the discussion with David Liban about student life in the program, including the equipment and facilities, on-campus culture, how CU Denver's annual film festival supports student development, and more. Liban also shares...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 1)
Tucked away in the capital city of Connecticut, the University of Hartford's Cinema program is one of New England's hidden gems for undergraduate film students. Founded in 1957 through the merger of Hartford Art School, Hillyer College, and The Hartt School, the University has a longstanding...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 2)
In the final part of our exclusive interview, the University of Hartford's Lauren Cook, Director of the Cinema program, and Nicole Mazzarella of Admissions share tips to increase your chances of acceptance, dive into the program's courses, and discuss where alumni have started exciting careers...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Top 10 Fully Funded MFA Film Programs with Generous Stipends in the US and Canada
Even with financial aid, getting your MFA in film might be too costly. Many of the world's most prestigious film schools charge tens of thousands in tuition annually, aside from housing, food, and transportation expenses in filmmaking hubs with a high cost of living. However, not all graduate...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)
Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television offers more than cutting-edge resources, award-winning faculty and panoramic views — it’s a creative community where collaboration and authenticity come first. LMU welcomes undergraduate and graduate film students of all backgrounds...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 2)
Part 2 of our LMU SFTV admissions interview continues with insights on the waitlist, successfully applying to its graduate film degrees, and more from Professor Weiko Lin, director of the Writing for the Screen M.F.A.; Tom Gutto, associate vice provost of undergraduate enrollment; and Lisa...- 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 Masters of Professional Studies in Virtual Production and How to Apply for 2026 Entry
NYU Tisch’s Masters of Professional Studies in Virtual Production is a one-year graduate program ideal for filmmakers intrigued by fusing traditional filmmaking techniques with evolving digital media. Graduate students work at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center, an expansive facility...- Alexa Pellegrini
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USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student | How to Apply to USC SCA's Cinema and Media Studies MA/Ph.D. for 2026 Entry
USC's Cinema and Media Studies graduate degree program goes beyond technical skill-building to offer students a thorough, interdisciplinary comprehension of media and its function in society, integrating critical evaluation with historical, cultural, and industrial viewpoints. The MA and Ph.D...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Professor Jeff Stanzler’s Virtual Film Open Mics Spark Bold Storytelling
Editor's note: This article has been updated to promote Jeff Stanzler's next Zoom open mic on September 20 at 7 p.m. PST. To get the link to join, visit JeffStanzler.com. When pandemic restrictions wound down and then disappeared altogether, many of us left the virtual world behind — but not...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 1)
Emerson College has expanded its Department of Visual and Media Arts into the new School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, marking an exciting new chapter in the institution’s 130-year legacy. The College has a reputation for punching above its weight, including earning more Oscar wins and...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 2)
In part two of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the conversation with Shaun Clarke, Hanadi Elyan, James Lane, and Barabara Selmo about the nuances of Emerson College's graduate film degrees. The team touches on hands-on production and portfolio development; admissions and financial aid...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 2)
Part two of FilmSchool.org’s interview with Brian Patrick Fagan, Director of UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs, shifts from admissions to the classroom. Fagan explains the unique features of Directing, Writing for Television, Screenwriting, and Acting programs; what makes instructors uniquely...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a traditional MFA — and at a more affordable price point for many students. Led by seasoned industry professionals in the heart of Los Angeles, these...- Alexa Pellegrini
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“The Blood Is More Conceptual”: Exploring the Vision of Seabold Krebs (AKA Patrick Clement) in “Bury Me When I’m Dead” (Part 1)
If you’ve been following Seabold Krebs’s rebellious path through the world of indie film, you might not immediately connect him to Patrick Clement. Krebs is Clement’s gritty alter ego, a rule breaker who gleefully shows his characters spiraling under the weight of their poor decisions and the...- Alexa Pellegrini
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“The Blood Is More Conceptual”: Exploring the Vision of Seabold Krebs (AKA Patrick Clement) in “Bury Me When I’m Dead” (Part 2)
This is the second and final installment of FilmSchool.org's interview with writer-director Seabold Krebs (AKA Patrick Clement), whose feature "Bury Me When I’m Dead" releases July 18 on digital platforms and VOD. In this installment, Clement/Krebs reflects on his experience at Columbia's MFA...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into CU Boulder’s Film Program: Tips from Kelly Sears, Associate Chair (Part 2)
In part 2 of our exclusive interview with filmmaker and Professor Kelly Sears, we discuss how to navigate CU Boulder’s competitive admissions process, portfolio tips, scholarship opportunities, equipment film students use, and more. Read part 1 here: Is there a GPA requirement for film MFA...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into CU Boulder’s Film Program: Tips from Kelly Sears, Associate Chair (Part 1)
The Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder is a pioneer in avant-garde filmmaking, with a curriculum that emphasizes the technical storytelling skills students need to succeed across genres and formats. With historic roots in experimental film, CU...- Alexa Pellegrini
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