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  1. vichobarraza

    Periodista de Chile (26)

    Hello everyone, it’s a pleasure to connect with this community. I'm a journalist from Chile with a degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where I also completed a Bachelor's in Arts and Humanities. In addition, I’ve completed two postgraduate diplomas: one in Digital...
  2. CLChou

    Admitted (After Interview) Brooklyn College - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema - Live Action Filmmaking MFA

    It was straightforward. I chose to apply for this program because it has more affordable fees than some schools in NY. I submitted three pages of SOP, a resume, and two reference letters for admission. For my creative portfolio, I submitted a documentary short, a music video, a five-minute short...
  3. tiraolkdari

    Admitted (After Interview) Stony Brook - Film MFA Screenwriting for Fall 2025

    I realized I wanted to apply to grad schools in the middle of December. I don't know what's expected or common for applicants, but this felt to me like a pretty late start. Luckily, I had a fair amount of practice with similar application materials for screenwriting competitions and fellowships...
  4. H

    NYU Tisch MFA Dramatic Writing 2025

    Who's applying? Good luck!
  5. Q

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Columbia MFA Creative Producing

    The first round is finished! It was a lot of fun, but I had a little anxiety from my last recommender. Luckily, she came through. I felt I wrote my essay too pretentiously so I hope the interview process can really show my character!
  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...
  7. catmom

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing - Fall 2022

    Great! Very straightforward and simple, they wanted one writing sample. I submitted my most polished feature screenplay and it is out of my hands now!
  8. N

    Anyone attending Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema (Brooklyn College) starting in Fall 2021?

    Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well and all the stress of applications and figuring where you are going to attend in fall has settled down! I have committed to Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema and will be starting this fall in the producing track. I would love to meet other people who will...
  9. TorrianR

    Admitted (After Interview) Feirstein MFA - Screenwriting Fall 2020

  10. Patrick Clement

    Fifth Year Columbia U Directing MFA (& KU Alum) ASQUEMIENETHENGUE

    I've been pretty active in the forums since my application year. I'm going to take all of my threads and repost them here and happy to answer any new questions!
  11. Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema

    Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema

    Located at Steiner Studios, Feirstein is the only U.S. film school on a working lot, offering an MFA in Cinema Arts with specializations in Live-Action Filmmaking and Digital Animation & VFX. This three-year, collaborative program mirrors the professional industry while remaining one of the most...
  12. 1886

    Film Location Avail-- NY State 1886 Huge Victorian House on 5 Acres

    Hello! I work in film in Los Angeles, and just bought a property near Buffalo in NY state. Huge main house built in 1886, 8 bedrooms with 9 fireplaces on 3 finished levels. Original wood paneling and stained glass windows on 5 acres of lawns & woods, also includes a smaller 1860s cottage...
  13. Buffalo State (SUNY) - Television and Film Arts

    Buffalo State (SUNY) - Television and Film Arts

    Buffalo State University’s Television and Film Arts (TFA) program is a highly competitive, interdisciplinary major that blends coursework from the communication, English, and theater departments to develop versatile storytellers. The program is distinguished by its small cohort sizes—admitting...
  14. B

    Sarah Lawrence College's Filmmaking, Screenwriting & Media Arts Program

    Are you a current student at Sarah Lawrence College studying in the Filmmaking, Screenwriting & Media Arts Program? Tell us what you think! If you're a prospective student, post your questions here!

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