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  1. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Liz Hinlein’s filmmaking career showcases an artist who embraces emerging mediums like virtual reality to connect the past with the present. Before graduating with an MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory, Hinlein grew up in Haverford, Pennsylvania, alongside her...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Category: Professor Interviews
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    Is NYFA as bad as reviews make it out to be?

    I'm finally swallowing my fear and taking the plunge into attending a film school. However, looking up any information on NYFA brings results of scorned individuals, mockery, and this overall attitude that NYFA is the bottom of the barrel for aspiring filmmakers. What bothers me though is that...
  3. Chris W

    Full Sail, NYFA, and Los Angeles Film School - are they worth it?

    "The average for-profit university is owned and operated by a private company. Key stakeholders make decisions that aim to increase the bottom line. In other words, for-profit universities such as Full Sail University sell degrees and certificate programs. To do good business, they go to great...
  4. Should You Attend a For-Profit Film School? The Truth About Full Sail University, New York Film Academy, and the Los Angeles Film School

    Should You Attend a For-Profit Film School? The Truth About Full Sail University, New York Film Academy, and the Los Angeles Film School

    Going to film school can help you build a close-knit professional network and gain a foothold in a highly competitive industry, and earning your degree at a for-profit university may seem appealing. For-profit universities offer film degrees that are accelerated and cost less on paper; they also...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 9 min read
    • film certificate for-profit full sail university graduate film school la film school los angeles film school new york film academy non-profit nyfa undergraduate film school
    • Category: Applying to Film School
  5. Alexa P.

    Did you attend a for-profit film school (LA film school, New York Film Academy, Full Sail)? Share your experiences

    I'm researching an article about for-profit film schools, and I would love to include your experiences about the quality of instruction, atmosphere, and more. Your feedback helps our community of current and aspiring film school students make the most informed decisions possible about their...
    • Alexa P.
    • Thread
    • for profit full sail input needed interviews la film school life after film school new york film academy nyfa
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    • Forum: FilmSchool.org Announcements
  6. phoebe

    is it super important to study films in new york and L.A?

    Hi guys, I'm a Chinese student applying for film school in the us for 2023 fall. The Hollywood reporter and other ranking websites are my references for choosing schools. Now I've submitted 10 schools, like nyu, chapman, Columbia, emerson, lmu, ccc, uncsa, fsu and so on. Yesterday I completed...
    • phoebe
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    • choosing film school film schools in california la film school new york new york film academy
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Application Questions
  7. Alexa P.

    Are you going to any filmmaking camps in summer 2022?

    Filmmaking camp is a great way to expose yourself to different aspects of the film industry, strengthen your filmmaking skills, and prepare a portfolio for film school. We would love to hear about what program(s) you attended or plan to attend this summer and why. Looking for a last-minute...
    • Alexa P.
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    • Forum: General Film School Discussions
  8. Nguyen Hoang Vu

    MFA in Screenwriting - Stony Brook vs. NYFA

    Hi filmmakers, I've got a government scholarship to study MFA in Screenwriting at one of the following schools: AFI, Stony Brook & NYFA. While AFI is clearly my top choice, I still can't decide whether Stony Brook or NYFA should be my second choice. If you're a Screenwriting alumnus/current...
  9. 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...
  10. ak47ksha

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) NYFA - MFA Cinematography 2019

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    • Application
    • cinematography los angeles mfa new york film academy nyfa
    • Category: 2019 Fall Entry
  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-...
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    New York Film Academy ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

    Hey everybody, first of all, this is not a thread on weather or not to go to film school. I have made the decision to go (basically to make as much stuff as possible without having to call up friends or shooting my dog etc)... and yes, i know that this is a thing that have been touched upon...
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    I have a $3850 NY Film Academy Tuition credit for sale!

    Hello everyone! I have a $3850 credit with the New York Film Academy that I would like to sell. I was in a workshop summer of 2011 from which I had to leave early, thus I have the credit. It's good for 5 years they told me (through 2016). If there's anyone out there going to NYFA or applying...
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    New York Film Academy -Screenwriting

    ..I posted this first in "applying to Film School", but it fits better here I've heard some good things and some not-so-good things about New York Film Academy.. But I have heard nothing about their screenwriting program. It looks good on their website but has anyone attended it? either the...
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    NYFA reviews?

    So does anyone know where New York Film Academy ranks against schools like USC, NYU, etc? I would love to study at their London school.

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