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  1. How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)

    How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)

    Rising to number 4 on The Hollywood Reporter's annual rankings of the top 25 American film schools in 2022, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University offers top-notch filmmaking courses in an intimate learning environment. Notable alumni include the Duffer brothers...
  2. How I Got into Chapman University’s Dodge College as an International Student

    How I Got into Chapman University’s Dodge College as an International Student

    Note: This article was originally published on Medium - How I Got into Chapman University’s Dodge College as an International Student I still clearly remember the morning I received my acceptance letter from Chapman. With my eyes half-closed, I checked my email, and as soon as I read the word...
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    Chapman Directing 2022 entry

    Applying to Chapman Directing? Here's the official thread for Fall 2022 entry. Deadline is December 1, 2021 Here is FilmSchool.org's Admittance Data for the program from applications in our Film School Application Database: Here are requirements and creative prompts for this year...
  4. Chris W

    Chapman MFA Screenwriting Applicants 2022

    Applying to Chapman Screenwriting? Here's the official thread for Fall 2022 entry. Deadline is December 1, 2021 Here is FilmSchool.org's Admittance Data for the program from applications in our Film School Application Database: Here are requirements and creative prompts for this year...
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    Application tips for Emerson, Chapman, and NYU

    Hello, I am a senior this year and am planning on applying early action to Chapman and Emerson. I am wondering if any of you have any tips for getting into the school, as well as how to improve my portfolio. Also, how does the number of AP classes that I am taking impact my chance of getting...
  6. How COVID-19 Changed Film School From Coast to Coast

    How COVID-19 Changed Film School From Coast to Coast

    Even in the days before the Delta strain wreaked havoc from coast to coast, we already knew that COVID-19 has altered the film industry — and permanently, some might argue. But it’s not just the method of film production and where films are being released that have changed. Going to film school...
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    What is each Undergrad film program known for?

    Undergrad applicant for 2022, trying to get a sense of the type of films each school is known for. I could be way wrong but it seems like USC is big Hollywood productions, Chapman/Dodge is well known for cinematography, NYU screenwriting, CalArts/UNSCA values artistic thought/experimental. Do...
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    MFA Screenwriter at Chapman about to Graduate AMA

    If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to answer, most likely in long winded way. I'll check back on this thread for a few weeks so feel free to post whenever.
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    AFI vs Chapman? Graduate Program

    Looking to compare the teaching styles, students and more at AFI and Chapman. Does anyone have any information from their experiences or tours?
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    NYU Film and Television or Chapman Film Production?

    Hey everyone! I'm a high school senior who just finished applying to undergrad film schools for Fall 2021. I was admitted to Chapman for Film Production and NYU for Film and TV, and I'm really torn. They both seem like great programs. I already live on the East Coast so NYU wouldn't be a huge...
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    USC Film & TV Production or Chapman Film Production?

    I was accepted to both programs for B.F.A. Chapman gave me a half ride and USC gave me no money. I know the old adage of "in Hollywood, connections are everything," and it seems to me that USC has the best connections. But I feel like Chapman aligns more with my values. My biggest fear is making...
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    USC Writing for Screen and Television OR CHAPMAN TV Writing and Producing?

    Hello everyone!!!!! I am super excited to announce that I just heard back from USC today and I got into SCA with a screenwriting major!!!!!! The thing is, I’ve spent the last couple months planning my college experience at Chapman (i got into their Tv writing and production major back in...
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    Admitted (After Interview) CHAPMAN- TV WRITING AND PRODUCTION- UNDERGRAD

    This is my first time applying!!!
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    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman MFA Screenwriting

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    Admitted (w/o Interview) Chapman Screenwriting MFA

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    USC Film Production vs. Chapman Directing MFA Help

    Hi everyone! I was just accepted it both USC's Film Production MFA and Chapman's Directing MFA and I'm extremely grateful as I have absolutely no experience in film. However, I'm at a complete lost on which one would be best for me. I've included my pros/cons below for each, and if anyone could...
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    Admitted (After Interview) MFA Chapman - Directing Emphasis

  18. Tianyu Yang

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman Producing 2021

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    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman University - MFA Screenwriting

    Statement of Inten Creative Portfolio list Transformational moment essay (2pg) Narrative scene (3pg) Screenplay (30pg)

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