Hi everyone! First off, I'm going to apologize in advance if the following questions seem foolish to ask or easy to answer on my own, but they are questions I have been really struggling with and would appreciate any insight!
I am currently working on applying for my film MFA, and I was wondering about the best programs for someone interested in Directing and Screenwriting? My career goals are both to direct generally and write/direct for television (possibly writing/directing for films as well). In light of that, I have been looking for MFA programs that are well-rounded. I have been prioritizing Directing programs as of now because I figure I can take Screenwriting courses as well, but in Screenwriting programs I can't really take Directing classes. To add more context I guess, my ideal career path is writing for a tv show after graduation, and then eventually running/directing a show for HBO (grandiose dreams I know). Examples of the types of things I would love to be involved in are tv-wise Euphoria, Game of Thrones, and the 100 and film wise things like Lord of the Rings, Inception, and 1917. I basically want to both create/tell stories in the forms of shows and films but also write/direct my creations as well (even if these are huge dreams). Currently the programs I'm looking at are as follows:
1. USC Film and Television Production
2. AFI Directing
3. Chapman Film Production, Emphasis in Directing
4. LMU Film and Television Production
5. NYU Film Production
6. Columbia Screenwriting/Directing
I am newly considering trying to complete the following Screenwriting applications as well.
1. USC Writing for Film and Television
2. AFI Screenwriting
3. A secondary considering for Chapman Screenwriting since only allowed one application
4. NYU Dramatic Writing
(LMU doesn't allow more than 1 application)
Basically my question is are these extra applications necessary? Can I get a well-rounded education from the first programs listed? Is my ideal career path viable with degrees from the first list? I want to make sure that I'm not ruining any chances of writing for/working on tv shows by getting a Directing degree (if I get accepted).
Thank you in advance for any help!
I am currently working on applying for my film MFA, and I was wondering about the best programs for someone interested in Directing and Screenwriting? My career goals are both to direct generally and write/direct for television (possibly writing/directing for films as well). In light of that, I have been looking for MFA programs that are well-rounded. I have been prioritizing Directing programs as of now because I figure I can take Screenwriting courses as well, but in Screenwriting programs I can't really take Directing classes. To add more context I guess, my ideal career path is writing for a tv show after graduation, and then eventually running/directing a show for HBO (grandiose dreams I know). Examples of the types of things I would love to be involved in are tv-wise Euphoria, Game of Thrones, and the 100 and film wise things like Lord of the Rings, Inception, and 1917. I basically want to both create/tell stories in the forms of shows and films but also write/direct my creations as well (even if these are huge dreams). Currently the programs I'm looking at are as follows:
1. USC Film and Television Production
2. AFI Directing
3. Chapman Film Production, Emphasis in Directing
4. LMU Film and Television Production
5. NYU Film Production
6. Columbia Screenwriting/Directing
I am newly considering trying to complete the following Screenwriting applications as well.
1. USC Writing for Film and Television
2. AFI Screenwriting
3. A secondary considering for Chapman Screenwriting since only allowed one application
4. NYU Dramatic Writing
(LMU doesn't allow more than 1 application)
Basically my question is are these extra applications necessary? Can I get a well-rounded education from the first programs listed? Is my ideal career path viable with degrees from the first list? I want to make sure that I'm not ruining any chances of writing for/working on tv shows by getting a Directing degree (if I get accepted).
Thank you in advance for any help!