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California College of ASU (formerly Columbia College Hollywood)A few solid professors and peers, but an otherwise underwhelming experienceI graduated in the early 2010's, so this review may not be entirely relevant to the state of the program/institution as it is now. With that said...
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Carnegie Mellon UniversityProgram deliberately misrepresents itselfAfter finishing my MFA at CMU, I, like many of my peers, was unable to do anything with my career. The program was a nightmare because it...
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Stony Brook University (SUNY)Challenging and Fabulous!2 things stand out in my second year of film school. #1: In my directing class, the professor insists everyone does their own camera work (we...
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Cal State Northridge (CSUN) - Department of Cinema of Television ArtsWorst MFA (Screenwriting) ever.My Bachelor's was a strange experience because it was all remote (COVID) --transferring from the great Los Angeles Valley College. Even though it...
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Prague Film SchoolPFS is what you put into it that mattersI don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel this could genuinely help someone. Please note that my review is personal and is based on the semester I...
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Applied NYU - GradFilmApplied in December. Was a fun application to put together, appreciated the freedom we had with...
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Interview Scheduled AFI MFA ScreenwritingSecond time applying to AFI, first time applying to Screenwriting program.- HatsOnHatsOnHats
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Mount Saint Mary's University - Film, Media and CommunicationI can't find any independent reviews or insights about their MFA Film and TV programs online, does anyone on here have any idea about what the...- freesoup
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Duke University - MFA in Experimental and Documentary ArtsHello! I am considering different MFAs to apply to and have come across Duke's Experimental Documentary Film Programme. Does anyone know how this...
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UC BerkeleyI got waitlisted by UCB film major (undergrad). If I get off the waitlist, I'll definitely commit to UCB. So, how likely would I get off the...- Blair
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University of Television and Film in Munichhi, wanted to chat with people who are applying too and discuss the application process- alenavetisyan
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Boston University - College of Communication (M.F.A. Screenwriting)I have heard that the class size is really small. So, do they offer financial assistance to most of the admitted students? Otherwise, the fees...- younisuprety
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AFI Directing - Fall 2025Good luck! FYI the application materials attached checkmarks are for when you attach or paste materials on filmschool.org. Please edit and attach...
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NYU - GradFilmGood luck! FYI the application materials attached checkmarks are for when you attach or paste your materials on filmschool.org. please edit and...
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 2)Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1-hour interview with...- Alexa Pellegrini
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How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring...
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Graduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2025 Entry)Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current...
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Undergraduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2025 Entry)Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current...
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NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2025, 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...
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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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USC SCA Acceptance Rate and Admissions StatisticsI think this data only applies to those who report to the website. The application pool is definitely larger than 2000 people. I admitted for MFA...
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After Three Years of Rejection, I Got Into The Two Best Film Schools in The World. Here Are The Five Things I Learned...I cried reading this. Thank you- anamariana.moc
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How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee MemberI AM A WORKING PROFESSIONALIN THE FIELD OF PRODUCTION DESIGN FROM INDIA,. AFTER 15 YEARS ( I KNOW CAN SOUND CRAZY) I AM PLANNING TO GET INTO MFA...- jayashree narayanan
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UCLA TFT: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA Film School StudentCould you go into more specifics as to what admissions officers are looking for? I've had a lot of film/screenwriting-centric extracurriculars...- maxdavis
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My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYCI've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people...
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How to create your Blog on FilmSchool.orgThanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to...
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Add your first Blog EntrySo you've created a Blog Home page and had some fun with page tabs... now let's write your first...
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My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYCThanks for sharing your adventure with us this semester. You're slaying it! Best, Len
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Tips on filmmakingI really appreciate this. These tips can come in extremely handy for students who are interested in becoming the future filmmaking heros, film...
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When all the noise went away, I asked 'why?' And that was wrong.This is so beautifully written Patrick. I just feel like giving you a tight bear hug.
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How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.What a great post. I would like to hire you as my student's personal film school decision coach, LOL.- Lucycat151
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When all the noise went away, I asked 'why?' And that was wrong.Glad to see you still active on here Patrick! This resonates!- BadouBoy
Latest Applications
The application process for the NYU Tisch...
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Cinema and TV, Directing - MFA
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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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- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
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NYU - Graduate Film Fall 2020
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Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1-hour interview with Stony Brook University's Magdalene Brandeis (Program Director of the MFA in Film) and Alan Kingsberg (Program Director of the MFA in TV Writing), and Christine Vachon (Artistic Director of the MFA in...
Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school focuses on independent film as well as groundbreaking television education. In 2024, TheWrap ranked Stony Brook no. 22 among the top 50 film schools, and...
Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current graduate film school deadlines as of December 2024.
Be sure to log your application with our Application Database after you've applied so we can improve our acceptance statistics for each film...
Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current undergraduate film school deadlines as of December 2024. Check out previous year's application acceptance data with our Application Tracker. Be sure to add your application to the database once...
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...
The West Coast has Hollywood, but the East Coast is home to some of the country’s top Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting programs, including several in and around New York City, a major entertainment hub.
If you want to develop your craft, build your portfolio, and make lasting connections...
Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5 hour interview with @Zeno, a film school coach, screenwriter, and director who works in New Mexico and Romania. In 2024, Zeno graduated from Columbia University School of the Arts with a Master of Fine Arts in...
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the way for him to attend Columbia University School of the Arts. In 2024, Zeno graduated from Columbia’s film program with a Master of Fine Arts in...
At Columbia University School of the Arts, film students master the art of storytelling in motion, learning future-facing visual and narrative techniques. Instructors include Academy Award winners and nominees, such as James Schamus (Producer and Screenwriter, "Brokeback Mountain," "Crouching...
Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV no. 5 among the top U.S. film schools for the second consecutive year. And In 2022, FilmSchool.org named LMU SFTV runner-up for...
Latest Films
A dark and romantic short film with gothic horror undertones, In Bloom is a ghostly vision of horror and beauty.
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- Production I
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- Oct 30, 2023
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- Comedy
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- Mar 1, 2015
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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- PROD 670
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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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An artist invites an especially harsh critic to her studio for an exclusive preview of her latest work.
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- Horror
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Latest scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers
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- Jan 15, 2025
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- $46200
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- 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...
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- Mar 1, 2024
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- $2500
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- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
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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...
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- Mar 15, 2024
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- $2500
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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...
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- 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...
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- Feb 12, 2024
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- $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
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- $1000
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- High School Senior
- Min 2.5 GPA
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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...
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- Jan 5, 2024
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- $10000
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- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Academic Specialization
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- Film
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The Scholars program will award 12 students a one-year scholarship for up to $20,000 based on their financial needs. Students with at least two semesters left at the start of the 2024 Fall Semester at an accredited community college or four-year university, including graduating high school...
- Deadline
- Feb 9, 2024
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- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $20000
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- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
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- US Citizen
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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
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- 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
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- 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
- US - County Specific
- Florida
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
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- Essay(s)
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Latest blog entries
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...
How I chose between NYU Dramatic Writing and AFI Screenwriting.
I anguished over the thought of turning down either school. As a true cinephile, how could I consider living outside of LA? That’s where the industry is. I had to attend AFI. But what about the legends born out of New York, like...
Scrolling past all of my classmates successes on FB (and mostly being OK with it) I came across a post asking for film school advice. 'What should I know before applying to film school?' The replies spanned from mundane financial issues to sour grape rejects listing all the successful directors...
"Mark Duplass, a director, actor, writer, and producer, discusses the migration of filmmakers to television, to the emergence of VOD and its impact on micro-budget film. Duplass has eight pieces of advice for those who want to start a career in filmmaking. He also talks on the changing models of...
My last post was all about the develop, prep and shooting of my short film. For Heads/Tails process, the next phase has been our crowdfunding campaign. For most creatives, this is without a doubt, raising money can be the most nerve wracking aspect of the project. In my case, I know exactly how...
We all want to make movies. We wouldn't be here if that wasn't the case. But making any movie, even a short can feel daunting no matter how much experience you have. Here's how I made my hopefully triumphant return to directing.
I'll start from the very beginning...
The Script - How did I...
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