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  1. Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention

    Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention

    By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more flashbacks in one’s screenplay. We can, of course, understand this compulsion to remain linear, and the gut instinct that to tell the story from...
    • GPCW Screenwriting
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    • editing filmmaking flashbacks monologues screenwriting storytelling
    • Category: Filmmaking
  2. Surprise or Suspense

    Surprise or Suspense

    By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your review. I hope you find them helpful! I had an interesting experience while binge-watching the first two seasons of the beautifully acted and tonally...
    • GPCW Screenwriting
    • Blog entry
    • 5 min read
    • alfred hitchcock film filmmaking movies screenwriring screenwriting mfa storytelling
    • Category: Filmmaking
  3. Titular_Hero

    Admitted (After Interview) Filmmaking masters

    Very easy and fast! Almost makes me wonder if they just let anyone in... they didn't publish start dates and told me the day of the interview that the course started the next day, which was a bit jarring. I belive they are still admitting people even though the course has begun.
  4. kaylamacintosh

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU Tisch Graduate Film

    The application process was lengthy but very fun to work on. You will be asked to write a script, a fiction short (they provide themes), a personal essay, a short film (under 10 minutes), a resume, recommendation letters, a feature film concept, a "selfie" video talking about yourself...and...
  5. K

    Admitted (After Interview) Central Film - MA Filmmaking

    The application process went very well. I originally applied for the MA in Screenwriting, but the interviewer told me that he thought the MA in Filmmaking might be a better fit. After sending a mail with a visual portfolio, they changed my application.
  6. The_Witch

    Applied NFTS - Directing Fiction 2024

    A long waiting period with very little information offered to applicants about the status of their application. A few people have been invited to interviews. I haven't received one.
  7. M

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) London Film School - MA Filmmaking

    This was a very straightforward application to fill out. They did not ask for much. I believe the most important part of this application was the personal statement as a huge chunk of my interview was based around that.
  8. HY Chen

    Interviewed LFS Filmmaking-2023 Fall

    It's going well. But one thing applicants should be double-checked is the interview confirmation because it's the peak time of interviews. My original appointment should be 3 days before this one but the admission officer just miss it accidentally.
  9. anythingatall

    Admitted (w/o Interview) NYFA Filmmaking MFA Spring 2023

    Was in correspondence with a very helpful admission guidance counsellor through email throughout the admission progress. I attended their 4 Weeks Filmmaking program before and therefore had a lot of questions about visa renewal and migration stuff. Had to upload documents onto NYFA admissions...
  10. anythingatall

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Directing Fall 2023

    Uploaded required documents to GradCAS and waited. Process of uploaded to GradCAS was easy. Deadline for submission was 1 Dec. Have yet to hear from them.
  11. anythingatall

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting Fall 2023

    Uploaded required documents to GradCAS and waited. Process of uploaded to GradCAS was easy. Deadline for submission was 1 Dec. They told me to submit a non-professional headshot to identify me for the interview, as well as the names of the interviewers. Waiting for the interview on 24th Jan.
  12. A

    Applied LFS - MA Filmmaking Jan 2023

    So far so good. Had my interview with a visiting faculty member from the cinematography department. He asked me questions about my work experience, life so far and the short film script I had to submit as a part of my application.
  13. C

    MA Film Directing: Goldsmiths, Met film, Edinburgh Napier or UWS?

    Hi! I'm Chris and I'm interesting to study a MA Film directing. I've been looking for schools with most practical programs at the UK over a year and these are the options that I found quite interesting: - MetFilm school - Goldsmiths University - University south of Wales - Edinburgh Napier...
  14. xXMing

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) MA Film/MA Sound Arts - University of the Arts London（LCC）

    I felt that the whole application process was very smooth and the interviewer was very kind. I was given an offer five hours after the interview. It was a very easy and pleasant application process.
  15. M

    GOLDSMITHS MA FILMMAKING (Directing Fiction)

    Hello hello! Im Makeko I recently graduated in Film and Media Studies in Europe. I would like to know if anyone has any reviews/experiences w the MA Filmmaking (Directing Fiction) at Goldsmiths University in London. Any comments, suggestions, good points, critics etc are greatly...
  16. Sobia Bushra

    Looking for fellow NFTS students to connect with!

    National Film & Television School (UK), not the other acronym! Hi! Anyone here taking the NFTS filmmaking certificate course this year? I thought to post to find fellow students and filmmakers in that program so I don't feel so lonely when it starts! My name is Sobia, originally from...
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  17. L

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) London Film School

    Very smooth, I applied to the London Film School FIilmmaking program in May 2021, interviewed in November, and was admitted after the interview in two weeks.
  18. sbbae

    Admitted (After Interview) LFS filmmaking

    Related diploma Personal statement (750 words) Portfolio (music video/ documentary/ art video/ photography) 3 min script 2 references Required documents
  19. Prerna khattri

    Scriptwriters Event

    Hey you! Yes you! We are having an event this Sunday - 20th June Join us as we do a Live Narration and Translation of a Script !! We also have a special surprise for you if you attend the meeting!! 🧐 So register now! Contact information
    • Prerna khattri
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    • film film & tv directing filmmaking screenwriter screenwriters screenwriting script scriptwriter scriptwriters special events
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    • Forum: Off-Topic Discussions
  20. Tillym

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LFS MA Filmmaking

    Applied with short film script and short documentary. Received offer day after interview.

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