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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. D

    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/
  5. D

    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
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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?
  9. G

    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...
  10. V

    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...
  11. MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE

    Nine Months Course on Cinematography - December 2022

    Nine Months Course on Cinematography - December 2022 Admissions are open Apply now! As a Cinematographer, you should have a good artistic eye for photography, or in other words, be able to frame shots and recognize good, as any photographer would. Knowing the technical basics of photography -how...
  12. Kulturama

    Kulturama

  13. Stockholm Filmschool

    Stockholm Filmschool

  14. Stockholm University of Arts

    Stockholm University of Arts

  15. These 4 Film School Summer Programs Are Still Taking Applications

    These 4 Film School Summer Programs Are Still Taking Applications

    If you’re a high schooler passionate about making movies or curious about working in the film industry, it’s not too late to sign up for film school summer camp. These top-rated institutions offer high-quality 1-3+ week programs taught by industry professionals online and in film hubs worldwide...
  16. B

    Denied (After Interview) Columbia University Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 Application

    The application itself was highly writing-intensive, but I enjoyed the prompts given. I feel strongly about my application. I’m graduating this summer from undergrad, so hopefully I can just move on straight to grad school.
  17. sidsingh

    Regarding Calarts 2022 interview

    Hey guys didn't see a thread for calarts 2022 so here we go. just had a few questions regarding their interview background and expectations, specifically the film direction course. if anyone has any minute input, please let me know. Thanks :)
  18. Chris W

    When choosing your film schools to apply to... what were the factors that influenced you?

    Why are you drawn to apply to the film school you are applying to? Is it the program's prestige? Affordability? The amount of help they give you to get your first foot in the door? I'm curious how everyone came to the decision to apply to their film schools of choice.
  19. Chris W

    Dream Film School vs Safety Film School?

    What's everyone's dream film school vs their safeties? Or are you just planning on not going to film school if you don't get into your dream film program?
  20. Valley Relics (LMU)

    Valley Relics (LMU)

    One man's mission to document and preserve the history and pop culture of the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. Tommy Gelinas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. He grew up visiting restaurants, malls, and many other venues that slowly declined and...

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