international students

  1. 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...
  2. Yang Qian

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia University MFA Creative Producing

    Columbia University is my dream school. I felt so nervous now. Anyway, the application is out of my hands now. I submitted four short films for the optional visual submission. My autobiographical essay is 6 pages long. I enjoyed the application process. The application system is also very easy...
  3. Yang Qian

    Applied UAL:LCC - MA FILM

    I did not plan to apply for UAL film program before. However, one of my friends recommended me to apply. Since it only requires short films, personal statement and no reference letter, I decided to apply. However, going to the schools in the US is still my first choice. London is good but I...
  4. Yang Qian

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI Producing 22Fall

    I finally decided to apply to AFI! I originally did not plan to apply to AFI because the program here is very much industry-oriented. I know one AFI Alumni who is a rising female filmmaker in China. She always posts a lot of good memories and her many thanks to AFI in her WeChat moments. I'm...
  5. Yang Qian

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman MFA Producing

    I just submitted my application for Chapman University. I applied for the producing track. The project description essay and the transformational moment essay took me long time to think and write as they should be two-page, single-spaced. I finally finished them just several days ago because I...
  6. carolinadolago2000

    Sending Official Transcripts to USC as an International Student?

    Hello everyone! I hope your applications are going well! I was wondering if any international students would be able to help me with my transcripts because I am having a really hard time knowing what USC is looking for. Furthermore, I have already finished my application today (paid and...
  7. carolinadolago2000

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC MFA in Film & TV Production Fall 2022

    Again, another super difficult application ( I also applied to UCLA).... It took me a long time to write all the documents, and one of the reasons that made me most anxious was the fact that on the two submission platforms everything would have to match in order not to be disqualified... Being...
  8. N

    USC Transcripts - What is the transcript procedure for international students?

    Hello, Hope you all are doing well. I am applying at USC for MFA in Film and Television Production. I wanted to confirm the transcript procedure for international students. From the article below I understood that we have to ask our university to send you the attested transcripts on the...
  9. oshanapte

    How hard is it for an international student to get freelance work after school?

    Hi, I am planning to apply to NYFA LA Campus for 1 year conservatory cinematography course. I plan to apply for an OPT visa right after college which will be valid for 1 year. So I would like to know about two things, I'd be glad if you can help me with those. I haven't yet applied due to these...
  10. storyteller

    USC Scholarship

    Does anyone know when International Students receive feedback for the scholarship applications? I have to submit financial proof right now to receive my official letter and was wondering if I should wait a bit to see if I’ll get a scholarship
  11. HaylieC

    Film Producing at US & UK- NYFA, Goldsmiths, BU, AUB

    Hi everyone! As an international student trying to pursue a career in filmmaking (producing specifically), I am applying for several schools to attend this fall. I got offers from New York Film Academy (NYFA)- MA Producing Bournemouth Uni- MA Producing Film & Television London Film Academy-...
  12. Fernando González Ortiz

    MBA/MFA options

    Hi, I'm a filmmaker from Mexico and I'm currently looking into graduate opportunities for the Fall of 2019. I'm specially looking for MBA/MFA dual degrees. The reason behind this is that Mexico has a very rich film culture but the industry is still thriving and finding its way to become...
  13. Chopsuey

    Lodz Film School

    Hello everyone, I'm applying to Lodz Film School (international student), If you have any experience or tips for entrance exam and interviews please share it with me. Thanks a lot! :D
  14. Matt Ramphele

    Help me decide! NYU or USC for sitcom writer (Columbia pending)

    Hey Kids, so I'm a South African screenwriter (specialising in sitcom) and I have no idea what to pick! I have received a fellowship from NYU (full tuition) and I've received the George Lucas Scholarship from USC ($25 000 out of $60 000) and, as an international student, I only have six months...
  15. CloudedPage

    All Things Money

    Hi guys, Ok, so I can see that there's some drips of information dotted in the forum, but I'm really trying to get my head around this, and being an international student, I've found it hard to get solid information. Personally, I'm hoping to apply to USC and UCLA. I've been a uni student...
  16. CloudedPage

    Applying to Schools and Losing My Mind

    Hey there everyone, I'm an Australian Screenwriter, just finishing off the last two months of my honours in a bachelor of Creative Writing. There are so many options out there for film schools, and my brain is currently swimming in Lacanian psychoanalysis and its applications to narrative...
  17. K

    Grad or undergrad ? Scholarships !

    Hi there, I'm an international student searching for advice. My dream is getting involved in television as a screenwriter and to do so I want to apply to film schools in the US . I know there might be tons of discussions about what to choose between undergraduate and graduate education for...
  18. V

    Back to Film School

    Hey, This is for people who have revisited or plan to revisit film school after working in the industry for a few years. I completed a One year course in Direction from The Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2009 and have been working in Mumbai ever since. I now wish to...
  19. O

    Scholarships for international students

    Hi everyone! I've applied to Columbia, USC and NYU MFA in film directing. Can anyone advise me some scholarships for international students???
  20. O

    required documents

    Hi everyone, Are there any required documents for International students in the applying process besides the ones mentioned on the website of the college (narrative statement, creative materials, recommendation letters,etc.)?

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