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  1. M

    Interview Scheduled Columbia MFA in Film

    Good! I felt like there was more leeway with what I could submit via Slideroom to Columbia's program than there was to NYU's. I think this helped a great deal.
  2. WallyWood

    "Not sure what to do with my hands." -INTRO

    Hello, My name is Walter. Shoutout to Chris. This site is super cool, and I really love the camaraderie, insights, and shared love for cinema. AFI is the only program I have ever wanted to attend. It was not until the past two years that I finally looked in the mirror and told myself I could...
  3. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of this exclusive interview for FilmSchool.org Supporting Members, Alexa Pellegrini speaks with award-winning filmmaker Liz Hinlein about her current projects, including a prequel and an immersive VR documentary. Hinlein discusses her work as a film coach, sharing how she helps...
  4. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Liz Hinlein’s filmmaking career showcases an artist who embraces emerging mediums like virtual reality to connect the past with the present. Before graduating with an MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory, Hinlein grew up in Haverford, Pennsylvania, alongside her...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 9 min read
    • afi cinematographer director interviews liz hinlein new york film academy nyu tisch ucla usc women in film
    • Category: Professor Interviews
  5. J

    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) Narrative Directing Program

    The application process had gone very well. It was fairly easy to gather the materials I needed in order to submit an proper application. I would say the part of the process I found the most difficult was accumulating three recommendation letters by the deadline. I was incredibly grateful for...
  6. F

    Ad filmmaker wanting to switch to long format

    Hey folks! I'm an ad filmmaker from Mumbai, India. I've been directing for 9 years in advertising and I want to switch to film and TV. My direction portfolio: Faizan Ansari | Filmmaker I feel like studying screenplay (1 yr) specifically will help me make that transition. But then I also get a...
  7. anniewaits

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia MFA Creative Producer in Training

  8. J.Thibeaux

    Admitted (After Interview) Creative Producer

    Compared to other programs, I thought the Stark Program's application was more straightforward. In addition to the application, I had only one interview before being accepted.
    • J.Thibeaux
    • Application
    • director producer screenwriter stark producing program writer
    • Category: 2021 Fall Entry
  9. S

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Film MFA 2021

  10. H

    Han Music Team is looking for a director/production manager to partner with

    Our team has been working the last 2 years creating a contemporary pop/rock album filled with exciting songs destined for hit,even classic pop status We are seeking a production manager/ director to assist with creating music videos and visualizing the music Compensation - 1. Points from...
  11. B

    Director Looking for Students Help! - Lecture

    Hi Film School blog! Im a Director based in NYC, who works on many different TV Commercial projects and Music Videos all over the world. One thing I love to do is give back and help students. By giving Lectures about my career to inspire them to go out and be the best filmmaker you can be! I've...
  12. IndecisiveElle

    Short Film Production Blog Series/IndieGoGo

    Hey everyone! For those of you who might not know, I have a blog here on FilmSchool.Org. Right now I've been posting a series about the production process of my short film, Heads/Tails. The most recent update is about our crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo. Please head over the blog section to...
  13. I did a thing - and you can too!

    I did a thing - and you can too!

    My last post was all about the develop, prep and shooting of my short film. For Heads/Tails process, the next phase has been our crowdfunding campaign. For most creatives, this is without a doubt, raising money can be the most nerve wracking aspect of the project. In my case, I know exactly how...
    • IndecisiveElle
    • Blog entry
    • 4 min read
    • crowdfunding director filmmaking romantic comedy screenwriter short film writer
    • Category: Filmmaking
  14. You have to make it happen.

    You have to make it happen.

    We all want to make movies. We wouldn't be here if that wasn't the case. But making any movie, even a short can feel daunting no matter how much experience you have. Here's how I made my hopefully triumphant return to directing. I'll start from the very beginning... The Script - How did I...
    • IndecisiveElle
    • Blog entry
    • 7 min read
    • director mfa screenwriting pre-production producer romantic comedy short film writer
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Filmmaking
  15. R

    Getting a role in a student short film

    Hey guys Great forum, absolutely love the great reads! I'm actually a 24 year old guy from Europe and I'm planning to visit California and stay there for three months. In the mean time I'd love to get a role in a student short film. I've been to film school myself so I know the basics , I've...

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