Faizan Ansari
Member
I've applied to Goldsmiths and London Film School for their MA Script Writing programs.
I've recently heard from Goldsmiths, and I've been accepted.
If I get accepted to both, I would go for LFS - just because they've been a lot more transparent with me about what the program is like.
If not, then I am wondering if I should take up Goldsmiths (as an international student). I have seen varying reviews and rankings that range between putting in the top 3 film programs in the UK, and putting it not even in the top 15. So PR / articles have been of little use. On this site, I had read a few positive things about Goldsmiths and that's why I had applied. But now I need to be doubly sure before I decide to spend that much. Add to that, their current financial crisis, staff layoffs, and news about fiscal mismanagement - all making me wonder. I did speak to some recent alumni (not from film programs) and they told me that apart from a few strikes - their program wasn't affected in a significant way. All this while Goldsmiths is being a bit mysterious (no webinars, no FAQ sessions) - I guess they don't want to call attention to themselves right now. But one scriptwriting alum that I spoke with, spoke highly of the quality of teaching and supportiveness of staff.
I thought after lurking on this page for so long, I should start a thread of my own.
Also feel free to reach out to me if you plan on applying for these programs next year.
Ciao,
Faizan (from Mumbai)
I've recently heard from Goldsmiths, and I've been accepted.
If I get accepted to both, I would go for LFS - just because they've been a lot more transparent with me about what the program is like.
If not, then I am wondering if I should take up Goldsmiths (as an international student). I have seen varying reviews and rankings that range between putting in the top 3 film programs in the UK, and putting it not even in the top 15. So PR / articles have been of little use. On this site, I had read a few positive things about Goldsmiths and that's why I had applied. But now I need to be doubly sure before I decide to spend that much. Add to that, their current financial crisis, staff layoffs, and news about fiscal mismanagement - all making me wonder. I did speak to some recent alumni (not from film programs) and they told me that apart from a few strikes - their program wasn't affected in a significant way. All this while Goldsmiths is being a bit mysterious (no webinars, no FAQ sessions) - I guess they don't want to call attention to themselves right now. But one scriptwriting alum that I spoke with, spoke highly of the quality of teaching and supportiveness of staff.
I thought after lurking on this page for so long, I should start a thread of my own.
Also feel free to reach out to me if you plan on applying for these programs next year.
Ciao,
Faizan (from Mumbai)
