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  1. SCAD Challenge Film Scholarship

    SCAD Challenge Film Scholarship

    Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge entries must consist of a single piece and demonstrate creativity, innovation, and a strong understanding of aesthetics. Let your design speak to your skill...
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  2. Should You Attend a For-Profit Film School? The Truth About Full Sail University, New York Film Academy, and the Los Angeles Film School

    Should You Attend a For-Profit Film School? The Truth About Full Sail University, New York Film Academy, and the Los Angeles Film School

    Going to film school can help you build a close-knit professional network and gain a foothold in a highly competitive industry, and earning your degree at a for-profit university may seem appealing. For-profit universities offer film degrees that are accelerated and cost less on paper; they also...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  3. NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student

    NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student

    New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities for filmmakers. Award-winning faculty, from Spike Lee (Director, "Do the Right Thing," "Malcom X," "BlacKkKlansman") to Mary Lambert (Director, "Pet Semetary"), teach...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
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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...
  5. 12 Best Film Programs for Undergraduates in Every Region of the US

    12 Best Film Programs for Undergraduates in Every Region of the US

    Having a tough time deciding between top-rated colleges and universities for your undergraduate film degree? Curious about whether you should pursue a BA, BS, or BFA in film? You’re not alone. America offers some of the best undergraduate film programs worldwide, and the film industry continues...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) LMU- SFTV Film & Television Production BFA for Fall 2022

    Third acceptance so far for Film & TV Production! Initially deferred from EA. Portal updated at 3pm, email came at 3:35pm. Scholarship/financial aid info to come.
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    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
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    Question about NYU Tisch creative submission - will you watch my film?

    Hi! I am a high school senior and I am applying to a film production major at schools like NYU, Loyola Marymount, UCLA... etc. I am totally lost, I've never known anyone to go to film school in my small community and my counselors are no help in this field either haha! I made a film this summer...
  8. Top 8 Undergraduate Film Schools on the East Coast

    Top 8 Undergraduate Film Schools on the East Coast

    When one thinks of best film schools, big undergraduate programs and powerhouses in Los Angeles such as USC and UCLA spring into mind. They are popular for a reason! Being in Los Angeles has its own perks, for sure. However, there are plenty of other great film schools that one can find across...
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    • Category: Film School Rankings
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    Film Schools in Europe?

    Hey! I am a high school senior in California. I'm interested in researching film schools in Europe but don't know where to start. I'd like to major in film production and would also like to attend a college that is strong in liberal arts. I'm considering schools in the UK but am open to...
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    Rising Senior applying for Fall 2021

    Hey! I'm currently a rising senior in high school who is looking to apply to film colleges for Fall of 2021. I was wondering if anyone could give me advice/share their experiences with applying to and attending film colleges for a BA/BFA. Colleges don't seem to want to share their points of...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) University of Westminster - Film

    I've applied to 4 other schools in England (UaL, Royal Holloway, LondonMet and King's College) and now I am very confused as to which one I should pick. I also wonder if it's better to study film production later (for a Masters degree) after I've matured, have had more experienced, and developed...
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    • Category: 2020 Fall Entry
  12. Undergraduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2026 Entry)

    Undergraduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2026 Entry)

    Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current undergraduate film school deadlines as of October 1, 2025. A quick review of what each application deadline means: Early Action: Apply early. If you are accepted, you are NOT required to withdraw all...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
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    Art Center, SCAD and Ringling - Which one is the best FILM school?

    Hello folks, I'm an international student wanting to become a film director. After a lot of research, I'm divided between those 3 schools. Which one do you guys believe it is the best film school? I know that Ringling has a good animation program, but what about live action? I have three big...
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    • Forum: General Film School Discussions

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