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Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking basics from day one. CMPA offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Production or Writing. Around 30 students are...
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Located in Los Angeles, CA, the hub of the film industry, Loyola Marymount University is ranked by Hollywood Reporter as the 7th best film school in America. LMU School of Film and Television has a 12:1 student to faculty ratio with 758 undergraduate and 220 graduate students enrolled. Notable...
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So...you’re applying for film school, huh?
I mean, that’s just my assumption. Not sure why you would bother reading this otherwise, especially with where we are currently in The Cycle of Applications. These next couple weeks are pretty much when all the major film school programs have their...
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When one thinks of best film schools, big undergraduate programs and powerhouses in Los Angeles such as USC and UCLA spring into mind. They are popular for a reason! Being in Los Angeles has its own perks, for sure. However, there are plenty of other great film schools that one can find across...
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 another major entertainment hub, New York City.
If you’re considering an MFA in Screenwriting helps you develop your craft, build your...
When you think of “entertainment” in the United States, you think of Hollywood. There’s no doubt that California is home of the entertainment industry, with Los Angeles serving as its heart and soul. Because of that, it is no wonder that some of the best Master of Fines Arts in Screenwriting...
Are you interested in becoming a better screenwriter? Of course you are! No matter where you are in the game, you should always strive to improve your writing abilities. This constant ambition and effort to become a more skilled writer is what separates a doer from a dreamer!
I’ve learned a lot...
According to the LA Times all in person classes are canceled for the fall for all Cal State programs, including film.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-12/coronavirus-reopening-csu-fall-online-classes
For more info on the Cal State Film Schools check them out in our=Cal+State']...
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this uncertain time. This article today is going to be a little different from the norm! Chris had the wonderful idea of writing up a little something about how different film schools are handling the COVID-19.
I jumped on board immediately...
Are you worried about your very first workshop in graduate school? Or maybe it’s the first day of your new writing group or fellowship program? Perhaps it’s with people you’ve never met before or it’s with friends, but they’ve never read your work. No matter what the situation is, allowing your...
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I loved every minute of going to UCLA for my MFA Screenwriting degree, but two years is a very short amount of time compared to undergraduate or even other graduate programs. I wanted to make the most of my short time in film school, and I’m sure you do too! If you are considering graduate...
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Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by prospective undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, the film school’s prestige can often make the application process particularly stressful and...
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Whether you dream of using USC as a launching pad into the Hollywood hierarchy or want to hone your documentary storytelling at NYU, a graduate degree in film promises to help you develop the skills and connection you need to succeed.
But first you have to pay for it.
Graduate programs in...
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 2020. If there is an error please let us know and it'll be updated.
Check out previous year's application acceptance data with our site's Application...
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People often ask "What is the minimum GPA for USC film school?" Or "What is the acceptance rate of NYU film school?"
The problem is that Film Schools are often very tight lipped and secret about their acceptance rates and the minimum GPAs that they accept. However thanks to the over 2,700...
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Wondering when you need to get that film school application in? Below is a list of all current graduate film school deadlines as of November 2020.
Be sure to add your application to our Application Tracker after you've submitted it to the school. :)
PLEASE NOTE: This is a list is meant to be a...