Hello! I'm very lucky in that I've been accepted to both Loyola's screenwriting program as well as Columbia's Screenwriting and Directing program and am wondering if anyone could help me weigh the pros and cons of each, or has any insight they can give into either program. Thanks!
Loyola Screenwriting vs Columbia Screenwriting/Directing
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Congrats!
We haven't interviewed LMU unfortunately yet but here's our interview with Columbia if you haven't seen it yet
Good luck with your decision.
We haven't interviewed LMU unfortunately yet but here's our interview with Columbia if you haven't seen it yet
How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students how to tell stories that move the masses. In 2022, FilmSchool.org ranked Columbia SOA runner-up for Best Screenwriting Program in its list of top film...
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Good luck with your decision.
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