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Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) prides itself on not making students, but cultivating relationships to help creators realize their artistic potential. The GPCW operates on a low-residency model, offering students in its Screenwriting MFA and MA program a...
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In the final installment of our exclusive admissions interview with WCU's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW), James Napoli breaks down the key differences between the MFA and MA, and the alumni network, while Fuhrman shares how to strengthen your application, from compelling letters of...
Alexa Pellegrini
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The University of Colorado Denver is one of the best institutions in the Western US for undergraduate filmmakers. Located in the Mile High City, CU Denver is only a short drive from the acclaimed Red Rocks Amphitheatre concert venue, picturesque hiking trails, and some of the world’s best skiing...
Alexa Pellegrini
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In the second and final part of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the discussion with David Liban about student life in the program, including the equipment and facilities, on-campus culture, how CU Denver's annual film festival supports student development, and more. Liban also shares...
Alexa Pellegrini
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Tucked away in the capital city of Connecticut, the University of Hartford's Cinema program is one of New England's hidden gems for undergraduate film students. Founded in 1957 through the merger of Hartford Art School, Hillyer College, and The Hartt School, the University has a longstanding...
Alexa Pellegrini
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In the final part of our exclusive interview, the University of Hartford's Lauren Cook, Director of the Cinema program, and Nicole Mazzarella of Admissions share tips to increase your chances of acceptance, dive into the program's courses, and discuss where alumni have started exciting careers...
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Even with financial aid, getting your MFA in film might be too costly. Many of the world's most prestigious film schools charge tens of thousands in tuition annually, aside from housing, food, and transportation expenses in filmmaking hubs with a high cost of living. However, not all graduate...
Alexa Pellegrini
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Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television offers more than cutting-edge resources, award-winning faculty and panoramic views — it’s a creative community where collaboration and authenticity come first. LMU welcomes undergraduate and graduate film students of all backgrounds...
Alexa Pellegrini
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Part 2 of our LMU SFTV admissions interview continues with insights on the waitlist, successfully applying to its graduate film degrees, and more from Professor Weiko Lin, director of the Writing for the Screen M.F.A.; Tom Gutto, associate vice provost of undergraduate enrollment; and Lisa...
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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...

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  • Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts
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    FTMA: Professional AND Personal Growth
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  • Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
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    Obtaining my MFA is something that I have considered for many years. However, it never seemed like the right time. Antioch made it the right time...
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Test your knowledge on a variety of concepts connected to relating screen stories on the page.
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Test your knowledge about cinematic lighting taking the quiz by Tal Lazar, filmmaker and educator at some of the top film schools.
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Understanding lenses begins with understanding light. Test your knowledge with the quiz designed by Tal Lazar Tal Lazar, a filmmaker and educator for some of the top film schools.
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Do you have the non-technical cinematography knowledge every director and cinematographer should have?
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A quiz that will hopefully test your editing knowledge and help you become a better editor

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First time applying. Currently in my final year of undergrad.
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First time applying, international student, no film background, writing sample attached.
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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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Production I
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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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Loyola Marymount University
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Directing Short Film II: Visual Story
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May 3, 2021
A248
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An exploration of the history and modern day importance of postcards.
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Loyola Marymount University
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PROD 670
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May 1, 2021
A248
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In the midst of a global pandemic, a very paranoid vampire orders contactless food delivery.
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Loyola Marymount University
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PROD 685
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Comedy
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Aug 1, 2020
A248
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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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Loyola Marymount University
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PROD 600
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Documentary
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Dec 1, 2020
A248
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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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Loyola Marymount University
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PROD 550
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Horror
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May 1, 2019

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ESRA Film School offers to up to 5 applicants a reduction of tuition fees for a one year intensive Filmmaking program in New York city in partnership with Stonestreet studios.
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Tuition remission and annual stipend available to reduce an already low tuition. With a .25 scholarship, in state tuition is basically free and out of state only a few thousand dollars. Inernational deadline May 15, US deadline July, rolling admissions.
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Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.
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Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers
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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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  1. Portion of Tuition
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  1. Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
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  1. Essay(s)
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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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  1. High School Senior
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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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  4. Digital Media
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  6. Film
  7. Illustration
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  15. Television
  16. Visual Arts
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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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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...
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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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  3. Film
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By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more flashbacks in one’s screenplay. We can, of course, understand this compulsion to remain linear, and the gut instinct that to tell the story from...
By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your review. I hope you find them helpful! I had an interesting experience while binge-watching the first two seasons of the beautifully acted and tonally...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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