Chapman or Calarts? Both MFA directing

[deidei]

Hi I need some help deciding which program should I go to. is there any student/alumni sharing some production experiences?
For Calarts, is it hard to get a job in the film industry? It seems to me that Calarts is relatively not connected to the industry.
For Chapman, how is the community like? I am also curious about the writing trainings. They change their curriculum into two years, so I wonder if there would be enough time to polish each production.

 

[javc]

CalArts is a wonderful school, steeped in an incredible creative and collaborative tradition. The faculty truly care about each student, and have mastery and real life experience in the subjects they teach (and connections). Imo, going to CalArts is an incredibly rich and differentiated educational experience for any artist or filmmaker.
Also, while more lowkey compared to other schools alumni networks, the “CalArts mafia” does exist, and is alive and well. CalArts is pretty well connected to the industry, especially the Burbank studios (Disney, WB, Universal).
Regardless of which school you end up going to, it is very likely you’ll end up on sets working with other people who also went to CalArts, Chapman, USC, and the like.
I can’t speak for Chapman, I am certain it is also an incredible program. Weigh the strengths of both relative to your particular needs and desires, and ultimately follow your heart! Congrats, and good luck!