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  1. Professor Jeff Stanzler’s Virtual Film Open Mics Spark Bold Storytelling

    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...
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  2. Tal Lazar, Professor at Columbia University and CCNY, on Choosing the Right Film School (Part 2)

    Tal Lazar, Professor at Columbia University and CCNY, on Choosing the Right Film School (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with award-winning filmmaker and educator Tal Lazar. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement-free ,so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be possible...
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    UT-Austin Screenwriting MFA: Professional vs. Academic References?

    I am currently in the process of applying to the UT-Austin Screenwriting MFA program, which is one of my top programs in the grad school slog, so I'd like to not screw this one up! I've requested 3 really strong academic references from professors, each of whom have had me in at least 2...
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    Offering consultations on Film MFA application - Columbia/NYU and beyond...

    Hi everyone, I'm a MFA graduate of a top USA film school and have worked in the film school admissions process for five years while there. I have been offering consultations for filmschool org members on their applications, funding considerations, short scripts and feature projects. So feel...
  5. USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student

    USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student

    For nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (USC SCA) has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. USC SCA remains at the forefront of filmmaking trends, welcoming filmmakers with years of industry experience alongside beginners with raw talent...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  6. NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student

    NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student

    New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities for filmmakers. Award-winning faculty, from Spike Lee (Director, "Do the Right Thing," "Malcom X," "BlacKkKlansman") to Mary Lambert (Director, "Pet Semetary"), teach...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  7. AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

    AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

    The American Film Institute Conservatory has been a leader in film education for more than half of a century. Thanks to its rigorous selection process, award-winning staff, and close proximity to the heart of the film industry, AFI is widely coveted by disciplined filmmakers who want to elevate...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
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    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.
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    Who to ask for references?

    So this is a bit of a weird questions but some background, I'm from the UK and am in my final year of undergrad (English lit) and looking at doing an MA/MFA in screenwriting next year. Realistically I'll probably end up somewhere in the UK (LFS, Goldsmiths & MetFilm are on the list) but if I had...
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    USC-SCA Application Help

    Sup y'all, last night I finished some work on my visual sample and my artist statement for the USC-SCA Application. I could use some critiques and opinions on them. I don't really feel to confident on my Artist Statement, but I digress. Thanks, y'all. P.S. The formatting maybe a little off...
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    Studying Film Internationally??

    Hi! I'm currently in the application process of numeral schools (NYU, Emerson, SAIC, etc.) but I came across a film school in Mexico City (Centro de Capacitacion Cinematografica) and I'm really interested in it. I have family who lives in Mexico City and I've always wanted to live there, but I...
  12. How to get into Film School - PART 1: The Personal Statement

    How to get into Film School - PART 1: The Personal Statement

    Film Schools receives thousands of applications per year. How are you going to stand out? What are film schools looking for? In this article series I've gathered some of the best advice from the past 17 years on the forums on applying to film school. According to the FilmSchool.org Application...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  13. Film School MFA Application advice from Accepted Students

    Film School MFA Application advice from Accepted Students

    I asked some members of the site who were accepted to various Film School MFA programs some questions that would provide some advice to other aspiring applicants. If you are now in the process of applying to Film School or are thinking of applying, I hope that you find their responses helpful...

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