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New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities for filmmakers. Award-winning faculty, from Spike Lee (Director, "Do the Right Thing," "Malcom X," "BlacKkKlansman") to Mary Lambert (Director, "Pet Semetary"), teach...
Known for its exceptionally strong producing program and picturesque campus, Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts welcomes filmmakers from all walks of life. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Dodge College no. 4 among the top U.S. film schools for the fifth consecutive...
For nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (USC SCA) has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. USC SCA remains at the forefront of filmmaking trends, welcoming filmmakers with years of industry experience alongside beginners with raw talent...
As the only film school in the nation where theater, film, television, and digital media studies are concentrated within a single professional school, the University of California Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television combines rigorous courses with hands-on training in production...
Columbia University’s School of the Arts film program is widely regarded as an elite hub for storytellers. With MFA concentrations in Screenwriting & Directing, Creative Producing, and Writing for Film & Television, and a BA in Film & Media Studies for undergraduates, Columbia combines rigorous...
Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV the no. 5 best U.S. film school for the third consecutive year, noting its emphasize on teamwork, inclusion of filmmakers with all...
Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current graduate film school deadlines as of October 1, 2025.
A quick review of what each application deadline means:
Priority Deadline: Apply before Regular Decision. The Admissions team will prioritize...
Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current undergraduate film school deadlines as of October 1, 2025.
A quick review of what each application deadline means:
Early Action: Apply early. If you are accepted, you are NOT required to withdraw all...
Editor's note: This article has been updated to promote Jeff Stanzler's next Zoom open mic on September 20 at 7 p.m. PST. To get the link to join, visit JeffStanzler.com.
When pandemic restrictions wound down and then disappeared altogether, many of us left the virtual world behind — but not...
Emerson College has expanded its Department of Visual and Media Arts into the new School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, marking an exciting new chapter in the institution’s 130-year legacy. The College has a reputation for punching above its weight, including earning more Oscar wins and...
Latest Film School Reviews
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Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the ArtsMehSome non religious folks like myself find themselves on the fence about attending a religious college. I found one artist in res/teacher to be...
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Syracuse UniversityBeautiful campus and some great professors.Syracuse has a beautiful campus and great atmosphere. Also, the alumni & professor connection is great. Just the fact I graduated Syracuse has...
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Prague Film SchoolPrague Film School ReviewI attended PFS in the fall of 2025 and had an incredible experience. The knowledge, friendships, and experiences I gained during my time there...- sashamayf
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Write & DirectJust try itIt is extremely high value for the money, especially compared to film school. YMMV, but IMO the money you would spend on film school is better...
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Write & DirectNever In My Wildest DreamsI just wanted to make a film. At least one no matter how B-Quality it might turn out. I was just going to buy a cheap camera or use my phone. I...
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Interview Scheduled USC MFA Peter Stark Producing Program (Fall 2026)The application process was great. It really...- jsizer
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Columbia University's School of the ArtsI am checking to see if others have received notification that Columbia’s deadline for their MFA film application has been extended until December...- zk-writer-01
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Stockholm University of ArtsHello. I am seriously thinking about applying to SKH, but I have no idea how the application process happens. Does anyone here know that? Thanks...
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Syracuse UniversityHow about now after a whole year? How are the connections plus the production side of the sets?
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California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) - Program in Film and VideoDoes anyone know the acceptance rate for the MFA in PFV and/or the Film Directing programs? Im thinking of applying for 2026
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NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & TelevisionHey there! I'm considering applying for 2026 class, and was wondering about the 120pg guideline, is it expected we hit 120pages for the full...
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NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film StudentNew York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the...- Alexa Pellegrini
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Chapman University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Dodge College Film StudentKnown for its exceptionally strong producing program and picturesque campus, Chapman University...
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USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film StudentFor nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (USC SCA)...
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UCLA TFT: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA Film School StudentAs the only film school in the nation where theater, film, television, and digital media studies...
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Columbia University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film StudentColumbia University’s School of the Arts film program is widely regarded as an elite hub for...
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How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)Thank you for this interview with them! I feel a lot more informed going into this interview! Such wonderful insight!
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How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Tips for Applying from a Committee MemberHey, I want to ask something, when I consulted my personal statement to someone, they said it was too Avant-Garde, too Arthouse. Though very...
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How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Tips for Applying from a Committee MemberHello. One question for those who are applying or have applied to USC SCA, are applicants including title pages for the writing prompts and...
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10 Cheapest Film Schools in the U.S. for UndergraduatesThere's actually a number of really good film schools that are based at city colleges as well. Personally, I went to CSUN, but I recently visited...
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Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing StudentI was having an anxiety episode and this actually really helped. Thank you for the advice.
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Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony BrookFavorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the...
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My Second Year at Stony BrookI'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG...
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That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and...
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Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day...
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Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to...
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Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Thanks for these. They are interesting and inspiring. I am currently reading the book Make a Good Script Great while working on my short script...
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Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Your blog is great, thank you for keeping up with it! I also wish you luck with Sleeping Mother. And by the way, that's pretty awesome you'll be...- Lupau
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Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Thanks for these! Really interesting.
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Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?Congratulations! Definitely sign up for Advance Party with Lenny Crooks.
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Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?Hey! Thank you so much for these blog posts, they've been really helpful
I just accepted my offer today for a Fall 2025 start, really looking...
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Latest Applications
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NYU Tisch - Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies PhD
The application process for the NYU Tisch...
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Application Materials attached:
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Cinema and TV, Directing - MFA
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- Scholarship Notification
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First time applying. Currently in my final year of undergrad.
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Chapman Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023
First time applying, international student, no film background, writing sample attached.
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- Dec 1, 2022
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NYU - Graduate Film Fall 2020
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Latest Films
Hi everybody! Somewhere Nowhere is my graduation film for the Bachelor’s program at ArtEZ University of the Arts in the Netherlands. It’s not a traditional film school, but more of an art academy that focuses heavily on the theoretical aspects of film.
Because of budget and time constraints, I...
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A ghostly vision of love and horror.
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- Oct 30, 2023
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After the light bulb on her film projector burns out, an elderly woman must confront a nightmarish world as well as the trauma of her past as she seeks to find a replacement before her memories are lost forever.
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An exploration of the history and modern day importance of postcards.
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In the midst of a global pandemic, a very paranoid vampire orders contactless food delivery.
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One man's mission to document and preserve the history and pop culture of the San Fernando Valley in Southern California.
Tommy Gelinas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. He grew up visiting restaurants, malls, and many other venues that slowly declined and...
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- Dec 1, 2020
An artist invites an especially harsh critic to her studio for an exclusive preview of her latest work.
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Latest scholarships
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.
- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
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- Full Tuition
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Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers
- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
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Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to assist in defraying tuition costs for deserving undergraduate students in the Cinema and Television Arts Department.
The Excellence in Film and...
- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
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- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
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- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
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- Illinois
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The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was more than any one of these things. He was an infectious personality, a loyal teammate, a genuine smile, and a young soul. The Holland Family Legacy...
- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
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- Max Award Amount
- $2500
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- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
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Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship supports the future of visual art and content creators. Greater Than Gatsby was born in 2012. Today, we are one of the leading...
- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
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- $1000
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Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers.
SCAD Challenge entries must consist of a single piece and demonstrate creativity, innovation, and a strong understanding of aesthetics. Let your design speak to your skill...
- Deadline
- Feb 12, 2024
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- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $4000
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Society often views creative careers as inferior to traditional jobs and deems art careers irrelevant in the workforce. Whether it be music, dance, fashion, design, theater, or anything else, art is a vital part of our world. Due to the stigma around art careers, it takes courage and confidence...
- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
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- High School Senior
- Min 2.5 GPA
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- No specialization required
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The Helen Lansdowne Resor (HLR) Scholarship is an international opportunity that supports women and gender non-binary voices in film and other facets of the creative industry. It provides female and non-binary college students the opportunities and support they need to successfully join the...
- Deadline
- Jan 5, 2024
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- Max Award Amount
- $10000
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- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Academic Specialization
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- Film
- Illustration
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- Television
- Visual Arts
- Identity Requirements
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- Financial Requirement
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Each year, The Dallas Area Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, Inc. will award three scholarships totaling $12,500 scholarships are in the names of Irene Runnels, a distinguished and respected Dallas broadcaster and Paula McStay, a former Fort Worth advertising executive. One $2000 Essay...
- Deadline
- Mar 11, 2024
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- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $5000
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
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- Broadcasting
- Communications
- Film
- Marketing
- Radio
- Television
- Regional Requirements
- US - County Specific
- Texas
- Identity Requirements
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Barbara Caras dedicated many years to promoting quality film entertainment. This Scholarship is established in her memory to assist students majoring in film in our local community.
- Deadline
- Jul 31, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2000
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 2.75 GPA
- Academic Specialization
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Film
- Motion Design
- Regional Requirements
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- Florida
- Ethnicity Requirements
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Latest blog entries
Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton
Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling to create a budget (group project) and shooting schedule for a film Ms. Shelton had already produced in NYC. I watched it on...
I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix Original marks. I would love to write one of these films. But first I have several other original fantasy and dark comedy projects I have to attend...
Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a third-year work on his thesis film.
I’m mostly happy with what got shot and I think the whole short will be made in post-production. Principal...
Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive because I was so worn out. So I gave myself a mental health day and just watched TV all day on my couch (and was cared for by my very supportive partner...
My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I made as part of my Directing 1 curriculum.
But I’m sure there are other factors at play — I want there to be an expert hand on the edit and I don’t...
I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook)
In the process, it was suggested to me that I post here on FilmSchool.org so here I am.
I am a screenwriting major but Stony Brook's program has us producing, shooting, directing...
Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to all members on the site.
All members can create a blog. This is the home for all your blog entries on the site. This blog's home page is here. Once you have a blog home page you can then create blog...
So you've created a Blog Home page and had some fun with page tabs... now let's write your first post.
Blog entries can be:
An introduction about yourself and why you're into film and what you want to do
Updates on your application process
Chronicling the shooting of a film
Chronicling the...
Once you have a blog home page you can optionally add new tabs at the top for your portfolio, contact information, or resume.
Here's an example of a portfolio page.
Step 1 - Add page
Click the "Add Page" button on your blog home page. This will create a tab at the top of your Blog home. Note -...
Supporter+ Members can have their own blog on FilmSchool.org. This is blog with examples of the things you can do with this exclusive new feature on the site.
Once you are a Supporter+ Member you can create a blog. This is the home for all your blog entries on the site. This blog's home page is...
For example:
- AFI Conservatory - American Film Institute
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)