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  1. Chris W

    How many times did you have to apply to Film School to get in?

    For those that got in to film school or are attending how many times did you have to apply to get in? Persistence is the key and I think the poll results will show that quite a bit of FilmSchool.org members did not get in on their first time. This will hopefully give hope to those who got...
  2. NLegger

    DePaul MFA in Film & Television Directing or LFS MA in Filmmaking - Where should I go?

    Hey Everyone, I recently graduated with a BFA in Film & Media Arts at The University of Tampa. I'm currently at the point where I have to choose between: DePaul University - MFA in Film and Television Directing London Film School - MA in Filmmaking I need to make this decision (hopefully)...
  3. Chris W

    Film School Re-Apply for 2020?

    To those of you who either didn't get in this year or got in to some film school programs but decided not to go... are you re-applying in 2020? If no, why? And if yes, to which schools are you going to apply? And remember - if you didn't get in that's okay. See @Patrick Clement 's interview:
  4. N

    London Film School or Goldsmiths?

    Hello all! I really need some advice. My story is a bit... Annoying, so say the least. I got into LFS last year and didn't go because of the high tuition. I'm not from the EU so it would've been about 32k per year... After spending 50k per year for 4 years in my US undergrads education, this...
  5. Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student

    Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student

    “Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of people just thought like, oh well I’ll just come here and make a bunch of movies.” Danni sitting with camera in kitchen - for her very first assignment...
  6. Deb F

    USC or AFI for Production/Directing?

    Hey everyone, if you are admitted to USC film production major and AFI directing class, which one would you attend and why?
  7. Mr. Bolex

    Film School is Overrated. CHANGE MY MIND.

  8. Best Los Angeles Film Schools

    Best Los Angeles Film Schools

    (Photo by Miles Gehm) There are many places to attend film school but there's definitely something to be said to going to school in the heart of all of the action. Below is a listing of the top LA Film Schools and it's surrounding area ranked by the review system as of January 2019. If you are...
    • Chris W
    • Article
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    • Category: Film School Rankings
  9. L

    I need help with my USC SCA personal statement (animation BA)

    I really don't have anything to write about besides how filmmaking has impacted my life in a positive way, which i know is pretty generic. here's my essay so far: (some background info, i made two short films and im putting them in my portfolio section, and theyre 5 minutes in total. is that...
  10. More interesting tidbits from Christopher Nolan's press gaggle at Cannes

    More interesting tidbits from Christopher Nolan's press gaggle at Cannes

    (Cannes, France. Photo by Mario Lassnig) Via Indiewire, I found some other neat tidbits from his Cannes interviews: Knowing all the different department's roles and how to perform each job is without a doubt a big help to someone who is "in charge of the ship" as it quickly will help you...
  11. At Cannes, Christopher Nolan said he "couldn't get into film school"

    At Cannes, Christopher Nolan said he "couldn't get into film school"

    (Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Rita Molnár) At a Q&A session with Christopher Nolan at Cannes (he's showing a 70mm print of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey), he had some film school advice that was diametrically opposed to Alexander Payne's advice in the article last week: Studying...
  12. The Second City and DePaul University to offer degrees in comedy filmmaking

    The Second City and DePaul University to offer degrees in comedy filmmaking

    CHICAGO — The Second City and DePaul University today announced a collaboration designed to expand comedy education. Starting in fall 2018, DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts will offer comprehensive new undergraduate and graduate degrees in comedy filmmaking: Master of Fine Arts in...
  13. Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, applied to USC Film School 6 times before he got accepted

    Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, applied to USC Film School 6 times before he got accepted

    (School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California. Photo by Joe Mabel) Many people have asked on these forums if it's worth applying multiple times to a Film School if they get rejected. Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, has an answer for you: Persistence is key when applying...
  14. HowNowHoratio

    URGENT: Ryerson vs. Sheridan: Which one should I choose?

    I'm a first time poster here, and I really hope I'm doing this right! I have been accepted to Ryerson University's (BFA) Film program, as well as Sheridan College's (BFA) film program, and while I may have initially had my heart set on Ryerson, I'm not so sure anymore. I'm being absolutely torn...
  15. IndecisiveElle

    Other Women in Film Panel Discussion

    I recently participated in group discussion recently about the roles of women in the film industry along with three other filmmakers from the Metro-Detroit area. It's now available on YouTube so I thought I'd share the link. I hope some of you enjoy it. PS yes, that is an awkward and candid...
  16. How to Handle Rejections from Film School

    How to Handle Rejections from Film School

    You didn’t get in. Now what? First of all, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. If you want to read more about my personal experiences with rejection, I have a blog post on it. But what this article is going to focus on is the steps you can take now to either move on or improve your chances for...
  17. E

    Help.

    I am a 11th Grader in Florida and I would like to go to College for film production/cinematography in either California, Florida, or New York and I don't know where to apply to thats less than $20,000 tuition and I don't know which film school programs are a joke or what ones are right for me...
  18. Patrick Clement

    Columbia University - MFA - Fall 2018

    Opening this thread for applicants. Questions, concerns, application status, interviews, nerves, how babies are made, winning lottery numbers, .
  19. 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...
  20. A

    Hunter or Brooklyn for film

    I recently got accepted into Brooklyn College and I'm awaiting a decision from Hunter and I'm pursuing a major in film (along with studying theatre and television) to become a director, along with pursuing a minor in public policy. Is there a more superior school when it comes to film? I don't...

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