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    Admitted (w/o Interview) CSUN Cal State Northridge undergrad Film & TV

    Was able to visit campus, was a good tour, with decent resources, lower cost tuition, and access to 16mm, they bring in professionals to pitch to as part of the capstone program/project and select a few to make and fund. Have ASL population highest among USA for non deaf college, even have an...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) Cal State LA CSULA Film & TV undergrad

    Did not visit this school, wanted to visit but time and money can't see em all. Cal state schools use their own portals, so that adds another layer beyond Common app, etc to manage Exhausting, it takes a lot to submit to college but film school applications are on another level. It is...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) University New of Orleans

    UNO offers free application, easier application than some other schools, tuition is was less and they offer reciprocity for in-state tuition for a few states which keeps costs down. UNO is the only school to have an agreement satellite program with AFI for grad school. Housing is good...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson College

    Exhausting, it takes a lot to submit to college but film school applications are on another level. It is basically like you are submitting two applications. There are lots of parts, deadlines, and portals to keep track of. Start early, get organized, track stuff, put aside some money for all the...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) UT Austin Fall 2024 Undergrad

    Applying to film school is exhausting and a lot to manage with school, activities, classes, college applications, portals, and creative supplements. However, as you go through the process you learn more about yourself and feel like each application gets better. Yes, I wish I would have started...
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    Interviewed USC Fall 2024 Undergrad

    USC asks for a lot as does UCLA and many other film applications. It can be daunting, as a senior in high school, working on current courses, college applications, creative supplements, etc it is a lot. USC asked for a wrting samples, has numerous prompts, as well as a portfolio list, personal...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) Chapman University Film & TV vs Creative Producing Undergrad

    Application for film schools is not for the faint of heart. A lot of work, time management, and creative thinking are needed to complete as well as stamina and persistence. Fall 2024 application season was the first time Chapman required a full creative supplement compared to other years where...
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    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) LMU Fall 2024 Undergrad

    Application for film schools is not for the faint of heart. A lot of work, time management, and creative thinking are needed to complete as well as stamina and persistence. Fall 2024 application; LMU requires a full creative supplement compared to other years where it was optional, or portions...
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    What are the Best Film Festivals for students?

    What film festivals are out there for high school and undergrad students to submit, attend, etc? What are the best film festivals for networking, etc for students in US? What are they like? What does it take to go, submit, attend? Is there a website or here a list of film festivals to attend...
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    What is difference between Creative Producing and Film and TV production? (undergrad)

    What is difference between creative producing and Film and TV production? What is difference in course work, career opportunities, and role/responsibilities of these two? Anyone know stats on how many apply and are admitted for these? Seems like most schools do not have the Creative Producing...
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    Associates Degree? Colorado Film School

    Looking for a cost-conscious undergrad program and came across the associates degree program at Colorado Film school in Denver. I'm curious about the program, in particular, but also, has anyone here had experience with transferring from a community college with an associates to a BA/BS/BFA...
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    USC Writing for Screen and Television OR CHAPMAN TV Writing and Producing?

    Hello everyone!!!!! I am super excited to announce that I just heard back from USC today and I got into SCA with a screenwriting major!!!!!! The thing is, I’ve spent the last couple months planning my college experience at Chapman (i got into their Tv writing and production major back in...
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    BA and MFA difference?

    I was just wondering what are the differences between film undergrad and grad studies, more towards USC. I already have an undergrad degree from the UK in a different subject and I'm trying to decide on wether to get another Bachelor degree or a Masters. Both of the courses are very similar on...
  14. oliviaaa

    Chapman Screenwriting vs. NYU Dramatic Writing?

    I got accepted into both Screenwriting at Chapman University and Dramatic Writing at NYU (yay!) but I'm super torn between the two. I'm leaning towards NYU because of their great reputation in the industry, large alumni network, and location in a city I love BUT Chapman has a great film school...
  15. oliviaaa

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC - Writing for Screen & Television 2020

  16. justin

    USC Collaboration Prompts

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone could help me clarify how many words is "one page?". Most of USC's prompts explain the word count and format EXCEPT for the collaboration prompts. Is one page the amount of words for a doubled spaced or single spaced page? Any help would be greatly appreciated...
  17. Shmorca

    USC External Transfer for Dual Enrollment High Schooler - Needs Advice

    Hello! I'm Maia, 16 years old Sophomore in High School. I was recently given the opportunity to participate in a Dual Enrollment program, which essentially means I can attend college for free instead of Junior and Senior year, and graduate high school with an associates degree in the arts. My...
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    What to wear for UCLA skype interview

    Hi all! I was recently emailed about being selected for a skype interview for UCLA. I'm freaking out about what to wear, though. I've read that skype interviews are pretty laid back, but I haven't heard how people have dressed for theirs. Casual or business casual? Also, what type of questions...
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    I need help with my USC SCA personal statement (animation BA)

    I really don't have anything to write about besides how filmmaking has impacted my life in a positive way, which i know is pretty generic. here's my essay so far: (some background info, i made two short films and im putting them in my portfolio section, and theyre 5 minutes in total. is that...
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    Emerson

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of applying to emerson for filmmaking but when looking at the materials, resources and films made by Emerson grads, I'm wondering if it's really worth it. I'm kind of confused as to why it's regarded so highly in top 10 film schools lists etc. I wasn't able to visit it so...

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