I’m a graduate of Stony Brook University’s MFA in Film (Screenwriting), and overall my experience with the program was positive. Here’s my personal list of pros and cons, in case you’re considering it:
Pros
Great location: Right in the heart of Manhattan. After class, you’re only a short walk...
It's gone really well! The application was a bit different compared to last year's (they've changed up the dramatic story) and I enjoyed writing everything.
This is my second time applying - I was accepted last year (and was over the moon!) and accepted my place, but was unable to attend due to...
I've really enjoyed myself! It inspired me to write and gave me the motivation to finish my screenplay! I submitted a half an hour pilot in US format. I did find it really hard writing the statement of purpose with such a small amount of words but I was really happy with it in the end after...
Hi all,
Longtime lurker here, but I applied to a few programs to pursue my MFA this upcoming Fall. So far, NYU flat out rejected me. However, I was accepted to the UCLA Production/Directing program and waitlisted for Columbia's Screenwriting/Directing program, both after interviews. Even though...
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Filmmaking encourages and equips students to realize their artistic and career visions through observation, imagination, storytelling, and technical skills. Courses in directing, editing, cinematography, screenwriting and production prepare you to produce...
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!
Hello Lovely Screen Writers!
Just wanted to introduce ourselves and invite you to our open house at our campus in Manhattan, 4/15. We are a dynamic new MFA program created as a collaboration between SUNY Stonybrook and Killer Films (producers of Kids, Happiness, Boys Don't Cry, Still Alice...
That time of year again. Who's applying to Columbia U? Third time applying. This time I will be going for the Screenwriting concentration instead of Creative Producing.
So I've heard that the Tisch Grad Film program is too intensive to try balance school with a normal job. Does anyone have experience or an opinion on this? Did you just get out loans to pay for general living expenses like rent and food? How much money did you plan for?
Hey all,
I hope everybody who celebrates Thanksgiving had a wonderful holiday. The application deadline is a few short days away so I wanted to create a thread for those of us interested in the Columbia MFA film program. It would be great to have folks to talk to during the next couple of...
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