Im looking for the right film school -anyone one ,who's been to the recomended school

[gabrielcraig]

Hey ok let me give a little info. about myself im a black male ,junior in highschool. And im planning on going into the film industry , as a director,actor,screenwriter,cameraman, sound man or producer but im so conflicted about which school would be great for me. I dont come from a family with a lot of income(im basically broke) so i all i can really think of to pay for my college is loans . or get a career in massage therapist so i can pay for my film school and move out to L.A. and live good while i try and make a name for my self.

Now i was hoping on fiding a school that doesnt make you do general studies because i really dont see the point in learning algebra if im trying to be a director..and etc.(but i will if it is neccesary) And dont get me wrong im very intellegent , but sadly my grades dont show it. I really loose interest in things that im not passionate about but i;m very passionate about film. I day dream about being in the industry all the time. and i dont care if im not a big shot like steven speilberg but im want to atleast have a job where i can survive (good-and not paycheck to paycheck, like my family does now).but here is the real delima or qustion that any of you can ansewer for me.

Which school do you think would be right for me, since i dont really like general studies, and i really want to get a jumpstart on my life or career as soon as possible, and if i have to, i will go to a four year college, but which one will best help me break in the industry? (or a foot in the door, HEll i'll even settle for a toe in the door lol) ,and i've heard of internships but will any help me become a director?

 

[suenos53]

You may consider getting a job in the field to get experience, make some money, and then see if you need to get a degree for what you want to do. Cal State, Long Beach is not as expensive as many schools and once you have worked and lived in CA for a year you would get in state tuition. Another idea would be to get a job doing anything at first, make contact with folks in the industry, volunteer on films and then work your way into a job.

 

[FU*k_CSULA]

You could try a junior college and take film classes there for super cheap. In LA in know that LA City College and LA Valley College offer pretty good film programs and if you want then transfer to CSULB.

Since you're low-income (like me) you'd qualify for tuition exemption once you become a resident of Cali at the community colleges.

 

[jyotirmay]

Hay i am Jyotirmay.You need a best film school.There are no single film schools you can find that tell they are best.Although someone tell that.But which you beleive.It's quite difficult.There are more than hundred film schools in USA.I personally did inquiry some top class film school.Nyfa,Art of institute,Tribeca Flash point,La film school,Columbia college Hollywood.All are told that they are Unique.I download the catalog of those film schools.Without Columbia college Hollywood all schools campus are pretty large.But the facility are same all schools.Those schools offered Directing,Photography,Cinematography,Screenwriting,Producing,Entertainment Business law and several courses.They offered BFA and AFA program.If u choosing Directing then you can learn Directing,Screenwriting,Cinematography and also producing.My opinion is to choose Columbia College Hollywood.Because they are only offered film making program with emphasis course.You can choose any one course as an emphasis from Directing,Cinematography,Producing,Editing/VFX.The VFX course is minor than other film school.The most different side of this college is"All are industry professional and they are working successfully at Hollywood and Television industry.The tuition fees of this college is not too much like any other film school.The college area is pretty small unlike other large film but i think it's good for a student because the the total students are 500 and all are get proximity to the Industry professional.They have a unique course in BFA or AFA program that any other film schools doesn't' offer.The course is UPM/AD.unit production manager/Assistant Directing.The last year 94% students get successfully job at industry after graduating and 100% graduate.I think it's a great record.But if you carry minimum $100000 US Dollar then you can looking other film school that i wrote on the Top of this topic.I hope it's helpful to you.