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  1. J

    Film school at 50?

    I’m 49 and a single mom to a 6-year old - I’ve been making performance and studying screenwriting and filmmaking independently for my whole career, and teach acting at a very high level. I really want to go to film school because I feel like I’m missing some technical know-how and want some...
  2. Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student

    Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student

    Emerson College combines a strong liberal arts foundation with hands-on training in visual and media arts, from 16 mm film to emerging technologies. Its alumni, including recent Academy Award winners and members of the long-standing “Emerson Mafia” network, reflect the College's commitment to...
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  3. Alexa P.

    What questions do you have for the Loyola Marymount University admissions department?

    I'm excited to announce our admissions department interview with Loyola Marymount University is taking place this September! In 2022, THR ranked LMU no. 8 in its annual list of the top film schools in America, and U.S. News & World Report ranked LMU no. 14 in the nation for best undergraduate...
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  4. How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)

    How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)

    The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students how to tell stories that move the masses. In 2022, FilmSchool.org ranked Columbia SOA runner-up for Best Screenwriting Program in its list of top film...
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  5. Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV the no. 5 best U.S. film school for the third consecutive year, noting its emphasize on teamwork, inclusion of filmmakers with all...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  6. How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 2)

    How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2-hour interview with the London Film School. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement free so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be possible. Supporting Members also enjoy...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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  7. How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)

    How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)

    As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking techniques. More than 70% of the student body hails from outside the UK, and its master’s degrees produce award-winning directors, screenwriters, and...
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  8. Alexa P.

    What questions do you have for MetFilm School?

    If you dream of going to film school in the UK or Berlin, don't miss your chance to submit questions for MetFilm School! MetFilm School is a top London university that accepts BA and MA students from around the world. For an idea of our admissions department interviews, check out our discussion...
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  9. AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

    AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

    The American Film Institute Conservatory has been a leader in film education for more than half of a century. Thanks to its rigorous selection process, award-winning staff, and close proximity to the heart of the film industry, AFI is widely coveted by disciplined filmmakers who want to elevate...
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  10. Alexa P.

    What questions do you have for the London Film School admissions department?

    FilmSchool.org is interviewing London Film School, one of the world's leading postgraduate film institutions! LFS offers three MA programs and one PhD program. The college also made The Hollywood Reporter's list of best international film schools in 2021. For an idea of what our admissions...
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  11. H

    Graduate Film Schools | MFA | Rolling for Spring Admission

    I've extensively searched for schools offering MFA Programs in Film/Directing/Producing/Screenwriting that are rolling admissions for Spring intake. I didn't seem to find much. I know USC offers spring admission. I'm not sure if AFI does because as I try to access their portal it doesn't show...
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  12. Alexa P.

    Input needed What questions do you have for the National School of Film and Television (NFTS) Admissions department?

    Big announcement: on Monday, January 17, FilmSchool.org will interview the National School of Film and Television, one of the United Kingdom's premiere film schools! For an idea of what this interview series has to offer, take a look at our interview with the American Film Institute (AFI)...
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  13. J

    LIU Brooklyn - MFA in Writing and Producing for Television

    Any thoughts on this program and its reputation? Would love to especially hear from both current students/alumni and also people who were accepted and chose not to attend.
  14. docfilmmakerstudent

    Royal Holloway Digital Documenty MA or UCL Ethnographic & Documentary Film MA

    I am American and looking to get my MA in documentary in the UK, specifically London. Both Royal Holloway and UCL's programs seem very good. They both are taught by professional filmmakers and I would get a lot of hands on experience, like making my own documentaries. UCL seems to have a...
  15. andy001

    First Year LMU Graduate Film Student (MFA in Film and TV Prod.)-AMA!

    Hey all! I love FIlmSchool.org, and it helped me a lot when I was applying so I thought I'd check in and update on my first year in school! I'm liking my program a lot, and I find it helpful. Feel free to ask any questions you might have about applications, classes, workload, etc.
  16. R17

    Which film school are affordable and best for hands-on training? URGENT

    Hello, I want to apply for a Master degree or a year training program in filmmaking (or directing more precisely). I would like hands-on training only since I already have a MA in film and television which was academic with a thesis and didn't help me find an internship or a job in this field...
  17. isocan

    film lover from Istanbul

    Hello everyone! I am a film lover from Istanbul. I am looking a graduate school, it is about directing education in Los Angeles.
  18. R

    Ucla mfa Production/Directing

    Hi guys, This is my first post.I am planning to apply for UCLA's MFA in production/direction program. I have a few queries.Forgive me if I sound naive.This is my first year applying. 1) In the FAQs section it was mentioned that the GRE for MFA program is optional ,but not required. I have a GRE...
  19. bags

    Decisions 2016!

    Hey All! Need any help or info I can on UK film schools and what you've heard about them. I am American but I'd really like to get into London international film world. I've interviewed and have gotten into Arts University Bournemouth, Leeds Beckett University, London Film Academy, and...
  20. juny3847

    School Suggestion

    Hey everyone! First off, my apologies if this post is redundant and many thanks for any advice offered. I'm getting ready for a five-week film intensive offered by the International Film Institute at Sarah Lawrence College in July and am super excited. I'm planning on applying to graduate...

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