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  1. Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook

    Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook

    Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling to create a budget (group project) and shooting schedule for a film Ms. Shelton had already produced in NYC. I watched it on...
  2. My Second Year at Stony Brook

    My Second Year at Stony Brook

    I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix Original marks. I would love to write one of these films. But first I have several other original fantasy and dark comedy projects I have to attend...
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    Watersprite Film Festival - Submissions OPEN

    Submissions are about to close for Watersprite Film Festival! Our entries are free and proof of student status is required to enter. Since 2008, Watersprite has celebrated the most groundbreaking student films from over 100 countries worldwide. We are run by students for students. Every March...
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    • Forum: Film Festivals
  4. That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.

    That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.

    Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a third-year work on his thesis film. I’m mostly happy with what got shot and I think the whole short will be made in post-production. Principal...
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    • Category: Film School
  5. Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...

    Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...

    Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive because I was so worn out. So I gave myself a mental health day and just watched TV all day on my couch (and was cared for by my very supportive partner...
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    Film or Theatre school?

    Hi, so I am at a bit of a crossroads in life right now. I am a senior at an arts high school in Miami, and I am currently considering two schools: Miami-Dade College for Film and Television, and FSU for a BA in theatre. (I applied to their film school, but was rejected; however, I have a friend...
  7. Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?

    Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?

    My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I made as part of my Directing 1 curriculum. But I’m sure there are other factors at play — I want there to be an expert hand on the edit and I don’t...
    • briolson
    • Blog entry
    • 3 min read
    • film school stony brook film
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Film School
  8. The Feature Film Conservatory

    The Feature Film Conservatory

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    • Category: Florida
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    Need help choosing between CSUN & Pepperdine (B.A. Transfer)

    Hello! I am deciding whether to drop out of Pepperdine (just transferred into my 1st semester here and still waiting for advisors to transfer credits while I’m a week behind on work deciding what classes to take), finish required GEs, and lower major division requirements for CSUN’s film program...
  10. My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC

    My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC

    I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was suggested to me that I post here on FilmSchool.org so here I am. I am a screenwriting major but Stony Brook's program has us producing, shooting, directing...
    • briolson
    • Blog entry
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    • film school mfa new york city
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Film School
  11. Tydx

    Thinking About Film School? Ask a Peter Stark Producing Grad Anything

    Hi everyone, I'm Thomas Xie, and I’ve spent the last 10 years in the film industry, producing 6 feature films and over 200 episodes of TV across the US, China, and France. Currently, I work in Business Affairs at Sony Pictures Animation. After completing the Peter Stark Producing Program—the...
  12. TalLazar

    A book about teaching cinematography

    Hello everyone, For those who missed this interview for FilmSchool.org, you can read a bit about who I am and what I do. This post is about a book on the subject of teaching cinematography, and if you are a cinematography student, applicant or alumnus - this one is for you. After teaching...
  13. livlight

    PC or Mac for Film School?

    I’m planning on attending graduate school for production design this Fall (hopefully at Chapman). I currently have an older PC and am planning to get a new laptop before the semester starts. From what I could gather, the film industry seems to be Mac dominated, but I recently watched Chapman’s...
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    Prague Film School Workshop

    Hi, I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with Prague Film School's Summer Workshop, it costs about 3000 euros and I want to know if its worth the money. https://www.praguefilmschool.cz/summer-workshops/
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    FAMU One Year Directing Program

    I'm interested in applying to the FAMU one year directing program but it's missing some critical information 1) How competitive is the program? 2) What do they expect from the creative portfolio I've only directed one short film before and it's not great
  16. Chris W

    Input needed Revamping the Film School Review Database

    As you may have noticed I'm in the process of revamping the film school review database. The categories have already been consolidated. Soon I'll be merging the different pages for each program into one page. BUT... before then I'm revamping the information shown. The first program I've updated...
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    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...
  18. zuko2k

    could I-(am i allowed) graduate by making a feature length film? or do i have to make a short film for graduation as well (diploma film)

    im currently on my 4th year of bachelor, faculty of arts, program of film directing and i was wondering if u guys have any idea in the matter of: if im allowed or if i could make my diploma film a feature?
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    Film Major Community College

    Hey! I’m Gabby, a high school senior trying to weigh out her options when it comes to being a film major. Is it worth it to attend a community college then transfer to a university for film production? Or, is it better to head to a university straight out of high school for the “security.” I...
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    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
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    Should i go to film school?

    Hey all, I really want to be a DP. Hopefully a successful one at that. Through my myriad of research, I have found that the vast majority of successful DP’s in the US have gone to AFI, USC, or NYU. I am having a really difficult time finding outliers, eg DP’s that haven’t gone to a film school...
    • Vabryn
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    • cinematography cost director of photography film school money
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Film School Lounge

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