Hello! I’m struggling to make a decision on whether I should attend Columbia’s Creative Producing program (NYC) or DePaul’s Creative Producing program (LA) and would like some advice.
If it helps — I think I’d like to work in development. I’ve always been more drawn to television than features, but could still see myself producing both.
My top choice is Columbia. I’ve always wanted to live in New York, especially because NBC is right there, but am worried I would be making the wrong decision because I wouldn’t be in LA and may struggle more to find work. On the other hand, a lot of people say the industry’s moving out of LA and that you don’t need to be there to find work any more. I think the other thing that’s been difficult is that there’s not much information available about DePaul’s Creative Producing program — does anyone have more info other than what’s available on the site?
All of this to say… what would you do if you were in my position? Go to Columbia? Go to DePaul? Reapply next cycle?
If it helps — I think I’d like to work in development. I’ve always been more drawn to television than features, but could still see myself producing both.
My top choice is Columbia. I’ve always wanted to live in New York, especially because NBC is right there, but am worried I would be making the wrong decision because I wouldn’t be in LA and may struggle more to find work. On the other hand, a lot of people say the industry’s moving out of LA and that you don’t need to be there to find work any more. I think the other thing that’s been difficult is that there’s not much information available about DePaul’s Creative Producing program — does anyone have more info other than what’s available on the site?
All of this to say… what would you do if you were in my position? Go to Columbia? Go to DePaul? Reapply next cycle?
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