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  1. ilanazoulay

    NFTS - Which program to apply to?

    Hi everyone, I've been a director and DP for 6 years, based in Paris. My work is mostly cinematic, visually driven documentary — I'm usually both the director and the cinematographer. I have one fiction short I'm proud of, but that's it for fiction. My dilemma is which program to apply for...
  2. SeaScreenwriter

    USC SCA - Writing for Screen & Television (BFA) 2026

    Hello! Admins please let me know if I am doing this wrong - new to the site and trying to figure it out! I am applying Dec 1 to the USC SCA Writing for screen and television program (BFA - transfer). I am looking for one or two professionals who would be willing to look over my writing...
  3. Y

    Feedback/consultation for NYU application film script?

    I am currently producing my first-year application short film for NYU and would greatly appreciate constructive criticism of the script/overall concept, especially from a Tisch affiliate. It's about a 2-3 minute read. If interested, please directly message me and I'll send over the document.
  4. C

    Emerson or SVA?

    Hi, I'm Chris, also an international student from China. I was accepted to Emerson college and SVA. I had already decided to go to Emerson, but when I was choosing my courses, I started to hesitate between SVA and Emerson. When I was looking at the Emerson first year program, I saw that the...
  5. sid_2000

    How to build a cinematography portfolio? Pursuing MA in cinematography after a Bachelor's in Engineering

    I did my Bachelor's in engineering and I have always had a passion for camera, composition, and such and have 4 years of experience in handling cameras for covering outdoor events. I have finally decided to pursue a degree in cinematography and would like to do a master's. I went through the...
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    • application advice cinematography cinematography course masters in cinematograph masters in cinematography
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Application Questions
  6. N

    Any advice from accepted students?

    I am waiting to hear back from two universities and judging by some of the threads here mentioning how they've been accepted, I think I can safely assume that I will not be going to grad school for my MFA this upcoming semester. That being said, I was wondering if anyone is willing to share...
  7. I

    Visual Sample/Video Prompt for Chapman and USC

    I plan on applying to different Film Production programs for Fall 2024. I'm worried about the work load from August 1-November 1, with school, sports, college application essays, videos, etc. My question is, do you think I can work on Visual Samples during the summer? Do the prompts from each...
  8. Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV the no. 5 best U.S. film school for the third consecutive year, noting its emphasize on teamwork, inclusion of filmmakers with all...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 52 min read
    • american film schools application advice best undergraduate film schools graduate film schools how to apply to film school lmu lmu sftv los angeles film schools loyola marymount university top film schools
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  9. S

    This is my sizzle reel.. is it ok?

    I’m looking for feedback.. I’m going to send this in with my applications..my sizzle reel.. what do you think?
  10. Columbia University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student

    Columbia University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student

    Columbia University’s School of the Arts film program is widely regarded as an elite hub for storytellers. With MFA concentrations in Screenwriting & Directing, Creative Producing, and Writing for Film & Television, and a BA in Film & Media Studies for undergraduates, Columbia combines rigorous...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 39 min read
    • application advice ba film and television best film schools in the world columbia columbia 2023 columbia university east coast film schools film school advice film school applicants mfa film and television
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  11. Chris W

    What's the one thing you wish you knew before applying to film school? What would you have done differently in your application?

    For those that've applied... what's the one thing you wish you knew when applying? What would you have changed or done differently in your application if you did it again? People's responses to this could be very helpful to future applicants! From what I've heard and read from interviews...
  12. How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 2)

    How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2-hour interview with the NFTS Admissions team. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement free so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be possible. Supporting Members also...
  13. How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)

    How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)

    There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for producing high-profile industry players and Oscar winners since 1971. Based in Beaconsfield, a short 25 minute train journey from central London, NFTS...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 13 min read
    • admissions department admissions department interviews application advice national film and television school nfts nfts scholarship uk film schools
    • Category: Admissions Interviews
  14. S

    USC Film & TV Production BFA Fall 2022

    Hey everyone! I'm currently in the process of applying to USC SCA film/tv production as a senior in high school. If anyone has any tips or doesn't mind sharing their work that got them into the program as well, it'd be greatly appreciated! I'd also love to reach out to any seniors applying this...
  15. A

    UCLA Extension Certificate Program for Directing?

    Hi everyone! I am an International Student and sorting out the options for Fall/Spring 2022. So, I've come across the UCLA Extension Certificate Program for directing, but I have no clue or any reviews/insights about it. So, if anyone who knows about a few insights or ideas would be very helpful...
  16. F

    Can I act in my film submission?

    Especially with COVID and just not having many friends in general, I’m kind of limited on actors. Can I be featured in it? Is that allowed for me to still produce and direct it but also be a lead actor? There’s only like 2-3 actors that occur in the film.
    • fpeepee
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    • #nervousfilmstudent applicant application advice directing 2021 film & tv production film school advice film school applicants film school application advice student projects
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Application Questions
  17. C

    Is UCLA TFT Good or Bad?

    So here’s my story- I applied as a freshman undergrad to UCLA TFT for screenwriting/production. I did some research on UCLA’s film program during the summer, but couldn’t find anything specific. I also found some negative articles that warned me against the program. However, TFT is still at #2...
  18. A

    Visual Component Question

    Hi, I have a question about the photography or videography portions of applications. Does a select group of photographs or video have to be done on a legit camera or can one apply with camera phone pictures/video (of course they'd be the best possible samples and not sporadic shots of dogs or...
  19. q64

    Question regarding application to grad school at the same university as undergrad study

    Hello all. Long time lurker. I am interested in applying to USC SCA production program for BFA degree. After I complete my undergrad, I am interested in pursuing MFA in production at USC SCA. But according to an alumni, this is heavily discouraged because preference is given to applicants...
  20. Smeist

    Thinking about film school .... can I get in? Where do I start?

    Hi everyone! I’m just getting into the research of grad programs & applications for film schools. If all of my dreams were to come true, I’d be in the M.A cinema studies program at Tisch starting spring 2022. I know that learning more about film & screenwriting is the only way I’ll be able to do...
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    • acceptance rate application advice columbia film school film and television nyu tisch nyu tisch school screenwriring scripts tisch acceptance rate tisch school of the arts
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Application Questions

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