jainismyname
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Hey guys. Feel me to AMA. I'll try and respond to the posts as I can!
Hey! Thank you so much for doing an AMA! I start the program in the Fall.Hey guys. Feel me to AMA. I'll try and respond to the posts as I can!
Disclaimer: I'm typing this on my phone while I'm at a shoot so I'm going to give the most concise version of the answeet.Hey! Thank you so much for doing an AMA! I start the program in the Fall.
I would love to hear about your experience so far. What do you like/dislike?
Also if you guys have any questions that you don't want to publically post, DM me and we can schedule a phonecall where you just bombard me with questions. Whatever you prefer.Hey guys. Feel me to AMA. I'll try and respond to the posts as I can!
I think it depends on what you are looking for. Chapman is a very Hollywood-centric film school. They really hammer home the idea that story is everything. So if you are looking for that, I think the skill level is fairly good. That being said, I do think there is a large disconnect between the writers and the rest of the program. The writers are encouraged to write whatever the fuck they want. But it comes time to actually produce them, you read these insanely impossible scripts to make on a student film budget. So sometimes when you make those concessions, the quality of the film goes down.@jainismyname how do you feel the skill level is? How do you feel the quality of content and stories being told are?
I think it depends on what you are looking for. Chapman is a very Hollywood-centric film school. They really hammer home the idea that story is everything. So if you are looking for that, I think the skill level is fairly good. That being said, I do think there is a large disconnect between the writers and the rest of the program. The writers are encouraged to write whatever the fuck they want. But it comes time to actually produce them, you read these insanely impossible scripts to make on a student film budget. So sometimes when you make those concessions, the quality of the film goes down.
TL;DR Skill level is ok. As a producer though, I feel 100% certain that our program is getting a full education that you really can't find around in LA (outside of maybe AFI)
Like a big budget set? No one. That's crazy, even for other film school. But a lot of us are consistently working on set. Like will you be able to pay rent, yes. Will it be the glamourous job? Helllllll noHow many people do you think make it on Hollywood sets after graduation?
As an incoming writing student, I will take this into account! Thanks! Do writing students often have their scripts produced by the producers?That being said, I do think there is a large disconnect between the writers and the rest of the program. The writers are encouraged to write whatever the fuck they want. But it comes time to actually produce them, you read these insanely impossible scripts to make on a student film budget. So sometimes when you make those concessions, the quality of the film goes down.
Oh for sure! I more so meant anytime after college, not just right after. But that's still good information!Like a big budget set? No one. That's crazy, even for other film school. But a lot of us are consistently working on set. Like will you be able to pay rent, yes. Will it be the glamourous job? Helllllll no
From what I understand, every semester there is an opportunity for the writers to submit a script into a pool. The directors then pick from a script and make them into what we call a "cycle" film. So if getting your script produced is a goal, there is a high possibility your writing can be made into a film. Keep in mind, the director may want to change it completely, and you can push back. But, keep in mind that often these arguments may stem from budgetary issues or just trying to fit it within their wheelhouse of style.As an incoming writing student, I will take this into account! Thanks! Do writing students often have their scripts produced by the producers?
Yes I believe this is mentioned in the interview article I did with @IndecisiveElle here:From what I understand, every semester there is an opportunity for the writers to submit a script into a pool. The directors then pick from a script and make them into what we call a "cycle" film.
Another question: Do you work primarily with people in your class year? Or could you acquire an editor or another area from a year above or below?Hey guys. Feel me to AMA. I'll try and respond to the posts as I can!
@Mike_V did editing but he graduated a while back. I reached out to @IndecisiveElle to see if she too can get someone currently in the program to help answer your questions.Do you know of any editing track grad students who wouldn’t mind answering some questions for a fellow editing track student?
@Mike_V has an Editing AMA here at this link now:Do you know of any editing track grad students who wouldn’t mind answering some questions for a fellow editing track student?