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  1. P

    USC vs. AFI Producing MFA for an aspiring showrunner

    Hi, everyone! First off, I want to say that I'm aware that this is a great problem to have, but I still want to ensure that I make the right choice, so any input is appreciated. My ideal career goal would be to be a television showrunner or upper-level television writer/producer. I have a BFA...
  2. K

    IADT National Film School Ireland vs. University of Westminster in London vs. Leeds Beckett’s Northern Film School

    Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide where to go to film school for my BA. My realistic options (where I got accepted and could potentially afford to attend) are: - University of Westminster, London - Leeds Beckett University / Northern Film School, Leeds - National Film School (IADT), Dublin...
  3. G

    Talked to someone who turned down $90,000 from Columbia to go to AFI directing with no scholarship…

    The title says it all. Does this person know something I don’t? Is there really that big a difference between the two?
  4. jorgeicotte

    DePaul vs Brooklyn College for directing MFA

    I may end up deciding between these two. Caveat is I already live in Chicago. DePaul is the most established program but I'm particularly curious to hear from folks familiar with the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. Both programs tote their studio space. Feirstein has the benefit of...
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    Columbia Screenwriting/Directing vs AFI Screenwriting MFA

    So I ended up in a difficult position... I was accepted for Fall 2022 into Columbia Screenwriting/Directing and AFI Screenwriting--but then got COVID and ended up deferred... at both... Now I'm set to start Fall 2023, but am not sure where to go. I believe LA is massively advantageous to be...
  6. I

    AFI Screenwriting or Columbia Screenwriting/Directing

    I’m fortunate enough to have been accepted into both and am curious if anyone has any comparable knowledge/experience with the programs.
  7. I

    AFI vs Chapman vs LMU vs Feirstein

    Hi! So I’m lucky enough to have gotten into every school I applied to this year when I wasn’t really expecting to get into any and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. I applied to AFI, Chapman, Loyola and Feirstein and got in them all—I didn’t apply to NYU, USC or UCLA and honestly I didn’t even...
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    AFI Intellectual Property Agreement concerns

    Hi, I am concerned about the AFI intellectual property agreement. Is anyone else having concerns? Are there any alums who have run into issues, or worked any way out with the school of attaining rights if someone wanted to buy, say, a script? Thanks!
  9. S

    CSUF, law school, or wait another year?

    So I haven't gotten accepted at CSUF yet, but I'm hoping for the best. If I get in, I have to decide whether to go there or attend law school at a T35 program.... or wait another year and send in apps to UCLA and USC again. I really want to work in the film industry and then go into public...
  10. D

    California Film Schools, Pre reqs

    So, I will be going into film production / cinema-photography, possibly screenwriting, currently attending Columbia College in Sonora, California with little to no pre reqs available to take for just about any film major / degree to any schools here in California though I have / will have a...
  11. Karthik Karnati

    Need advice for choosing film grad school

    Hi all, I am Karthik Karnati from India. I have recently completed my undergrad and applied for masters in MFA for fall 2018 in USA. I have applied to 5 schools : Syracuse univ, SAIC, Columbia College Chicago (CCC), Art Center Pasadena and NYFA. I have got 2 rejects (Syracuse and SAIC) and 2...
  12. mistah_P

    Question about “Fit” for MFA in Screenwriting and/or Directing programs

    Hey guys, I wanted to hit up all the collective wisdom and knowledge on this incredible site, to get a handle on figuring out my fit with film schools. As I read through all the profiles, results and tips on this site and prepare my thoughts for a probable application this year, I wanted to...

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