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  1. BigAbe00

    How to Get into NYFA

    Hi all, I recently had a big change of plans and decided that NYFA Filmmaking MFA program (Los Angeles) is the best program for me. I was wondering if there are any NYFA currents or alums who I could chat to? I'd love to get more insight on admissions, curriculum, lifestyle, expenses, etc...
  2. mol31203

    “Format” in your stories

    This is something that bug me for a while... a while ago I was told by a teacher that I couldn’t end a story without “hope” (or “light”) and couldn’t end a story without protagonists having some changes at the end. I disagreed with him and still disagree with him now (I mean, look at films like...
  3. Film School during COVID-19

    Film School during COVID-19

    I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this uncertain time. This article today is going to be a little different from the norm! Chris had the wonderful idea of writing up a little something about how different film schools are handling the COVID-19. I jumped on board immediately...
    • Kira
    • Article
    • 7 min read
    • coronavirus covid covid-19 film program film school film student
    • Category: Life at Film School
  4. Y

    News Discussions Fall Semester.... Will we have virtual classes because of COVID?

    Hey guys, Just want to get your thoughts here.... if we keep zooming fall semester, will you guys consider taking a year off? Also for all international students, what's your take on that?
  5. andy001

    FIlm School-The Series: A show that ran on IFC in the early 2000s about NYU students working on their shorts

    Here is the first episode, and the following on 9 of the first and only season are all there as well. Hey all! I heard about this awesome series a while ago, it ran in the early 2000s on IFC when they were super indie and I was pleased to find out every episode of it's one and only season is...
  6. hkaiser

    Chapman Dodge vs AFI for Production Design

    Last summer, I visited both AFI and Chapman Dodge. I recently got accepted to both of these schools for Production Design. I am currently finishing up my undergraduate degree in New York for Interior Design. I liked AFI for its convenient location of being in Los Angeles, and it also being a...
  7. Siddharth Menon

    York University - MFA Program - Any reviews?

    Hey guys, Does anyone have any idea about the York University - MFA Program (2 Year) ? By the looks of it, it seems pretty decent. Some highlighting factors include: - Two Year MFA - Based in Toronto, thus closer to the Canadian Industry - Extremely economical for international students (CAD...
  8. Siddharth Menon

    Prague Film School

    Hey there guys! Does anyone have any idea / review / opinion about the Prague Film School? I've spoken to two students and they loved it. Focuses purely on praxis oriented learning and students have to do several films in a year. Plus the cost is also highly affordable and prague is not a...
  9. T

    Looking for a film school in Canada

    I have been learning video editing and animation from past two years and want to learn Direction and Film-making. So help me in finding a good film school for a good hands on experience on camera and to learn Direction as well. I am from India so I have been suggested some film schools like...
  10. Siddharth Menon

    Two Year MFA?

    Hey guys, Which are the universities you would suggest that has a Two year MFA as opposed to the Three year one? I know the one at Florida State University is a 2 year MFA. Being an international student, the extra one year does add onto the cumulative costs and thus it is a bit worrisome...
  11. Chris W

    Did you go to Undergrad for film? If so... Why get a film MFA also?

    I've noticed over the years that there's a large percentage of people who went to Undergrad film school who are also applying to grad school for film? I'm wondering what are your reasons? More connections? More time to hone craft? Undergrad school wasn't good? Want to learn more? I'm...
  12. Ruisilva93

    La Fémis

    Hi! Has anyone here went to La Fémis in Paris or know of someone who did? If so, what did you think of the course?
  13. EICAR International Film School of Paris

    EICAR International Film School of Paris

    • Kiajum
    • Film school
    • eicar eicar film school film school film schools in france international film institute paris film school
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: France
  14. 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...
  15. Lodz Film School

    Lodz Film School

    Located in Lodz, Poland, Lodz Film School was founded in 1948 and is one of the oldest film schools in the world. The school is divided into four departments: Film and Television Directing, Direction of Photography and Television Production, Film Art Organization, and Acting. Foreign students...
    • FilmSchool.org
    • Film school
    • best film schools in europe film school lodz lodz film school polish film school post graduate film school top film schools in europe
    • Category: Poland
  16. Chris W

    Mid Fall Check In - How's Film School Going?

    To those if you who started film school this fall.... How's it going? Is it what you had hoped for? We'd love to hear from you. :) @alanray @Gigawatt @alcudish @thinksinprose @wildermoose @Shuly @divmoh247 @Yuqi @Manwitch @KodyHamilton @m7oda @Epirogi @Septopus7 @sam502 @Arthur Frayn @PYX...
  17. K

    Ranking The Top Film Producing Programs

    Disclaimer: This is My List 1) Columbia University 2) USC - Pete Stark 3) AFI 4) UCLA 5) NYU 6) Columbia College of Chicago 7 Chapman 8 UNC - SA 9) University of Arizona 10) UT Austin
  18. Undergraduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2026 Entry)

    Undergraduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2026 Entry)

    Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current undergraduate film school deadlines as of October 1, 2025. A quick review of what each application deadline means: Early Action: Apply early. If you are accepted, you are NOT required to withdraw all...
    • Chris W
    • Article
    • 8 min read
    • application deadlines deadlines film school undergraduate undergraduate film school
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  19. Patrick Clement

    Fifth Year Columbia U Directing MFA (& KU Alum) ASQUEMIENETHENGUE

    I've been pretty active in the forums since my application year. I'm going to take all of my threads and repost them here and happy to answer any new questions!
  20. D

    Good Film Programs for Undergrad Architecture Major?

    I'm a rising senior in an undergraduate architecture program (and minor in digital production arts). I want to work on set in film now so I'm trying to focus on graduate school for film. I don't have a ton of experience but I currently have made a 15 second animation, helped produce an...
    • dnyc98
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Film School Discussions

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