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  1. CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 2)

    CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 2)

    In the second and final part of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the discussion with David Liban about student life in the program, including the equipment and facilities, on-campus culture, how CU Denver's annual film festival supports student development, and more. Liban also shares...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Category: Supporting Member Exclusives
  2. CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 1)

    CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 1)

    The University of Colorado Denver is one of the best institutions in the Western US for undergraduate filmmakers. Located in the Mile High City, CU Denver is only a short drive from the acclaimed Red Rocks Amphitheatre concert venue, picturesque hiking trails, and some of the world’s best skiing...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 10 min read
    • admissions department interview best film schools in the us best undergraduate film schools cu denver southwestern film schools top film schools undergraduate admissions university of colorado denver
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    NYU Film BFA Waitlist

    hi all!!! i was waitlisted for nyu's film&tv program as a freshman undergrad. i was wondering if anyone knew the chances of getting off of the waitlist or has gotten off of the waitlist in the past or knew someone who did and could give some advice? thanks so much!
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    Fall 2024 Common App vs School Applications and FAFSA changes

    Are personal essays and other fields shared in the Common App for every school you apply to? Wondering if I can customize each essay to each school application or not? Since FAFSA is changing this year, how can apply Early Decision or Early Action if new FAFSA won't be ready yet? How do...
  5. Alexa P.

    What questions do you have for Columbia University Film School admissions department?

    FilmSchool.org is excited to announce our interview with Columbia University School of the Arts! Columbia is among the top-ranked film schools in the United States and the world. In 2022, The Hollywood Reporter named Columbia SOA no. 7 on its annual list of the 25 best American film schools...
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    • Forum: FilmSchool.org Announcements
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    What format for submitting film? (undergrad - Chapman and Loyola)

    Hi everyone - Is Vimeo an ok format for submitting my film sample? Or am I better off using a bit.ly link or a different site to host? This is for undergrad (chapman and loyola) Thanks for your help!
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    When do next year's Application Requirement get released?

    Hi! I'm making this post to ask about when film schools will generally finalize their requirements for the creative portfolio & supplements for the upcoming year of admissions! For example, NYU has their 2022-23 requirements posted already, but Chapman University still has ones from 2021-2022...
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    Undergraduate Film Portfolio - ALL advice welcome

    Hi there. I’ll be a high school Senior and plan to apply to a BFA/BS Film Program for college. I’m going to attend a 3-week Filmmaking Intensive program this Summer, so I can really push myself to make some polished work for college applications. Before I sit down to write, I would really...
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    Does UCLA look at 2nd choice major if you get rejected from Film Program (undergrad)?

    Hi everyone! I just joined FilmSchool.org today. I see that USC and Chapman will review freshman applications for people who don't get into their film production programs. All I see on UCLA is a general statement about how they don't commit to looking at your second choice major. Does anyone...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) Chapman- Dodge Film Production BFA for Fall 2022

    Second acceptance so far. Deferred from LMU so this is exciting! A little shocked because I was told Mid-February, but got an email with no notice today! Also got a 28,000/year scholarship and invite to the honors college.
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    • dodge dodge college dodge college of film and media arts film production undergraduate admissions
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    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  11. Alexa P.

    Input needed What would you like to ask the Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Admissions Office?

    Exciting news: Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has agreed to interview with FilmSchool.org later in October! Take a look at other film schools featured in our Admissions Department Interview series: How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1) Ask anyone about...
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: FilmSchool.org Announcements

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