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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by MF UGA 2021 on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

UGA Low-Residency MFA Screenwriting Program, A Perfect Fit
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • The mentor and mentor small peer group system and the in person weeks are the backbone of the program.
  • The atmosphere of community that is fostered within the program creates an environment that is perfect for creative thought and collaboration.
Cons
  • This is not a con per say, but something to be aware of as you consider the best MFA program options for yourself. The Low-Residency program requires a certain level of self-discipline and planning that goes beyond the typical fully in-person program.
  • It does cost money. Not a con. Not a pro. Just a fact.
This program fosters a strong sense of community amongst students, which can provide lifelong friendships and working partnerships amongst like-minded creatives, should you choose to embrace the opportunity. I strongly recommend doing so, as the people you connect with can be a strong source of...
Clayton State University - Department of Film, Communication, and Performing Arts

Review by Erynn_Samara_NJ on the film school 'Clayton State University - Department of Film, Communication, and Performing Arts'

Well -rounded Education!
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • cost
  • campus
  • professors
I attended in 2017-2020 as a transfer student from out of state. I must say I'm glad I did and I still refer to my time at Clayton State. They provide many opportunities to get involved and network within the industry. Classmates were always great to collaborate with. Professors, Dean, and the...
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by David Green on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

The UGA MFA Film Program is amazing!
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
My experience with the program so far has been extremely positive. From the first time I interacted with the UGA MFA team, I knew it would be a great experience. When people think of a Master's program interview, they might anticipate a tense situation and experience anxiety. Not UGA. When I...
David Green recommends this film school
Indiana University Bloomington - The Media School

Review by wardroberts on the film school 'Indiana University Bloomington - The Media School'

IU Media School has it all
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Friendly, experienced & knowledgeable faculty
  • State of the art facilities
  • Wide array of concentrations
  • Gorgeous campus
  • Semester in LA Program
  • Large & helpful alumni base in film industry
LOVE IU, LOVE the Media School. Great mix of classroom learning & hands on experience. The Semester in LA Program is amazing… internships by day, class in the evenings. Best possible way to learn about the entertainment industry while making invaluable connections. IU Bloomington is arguably...
San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film

Review by anonymous on the film school 'San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film'

A program driven to success because of the people within it
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Motivated Filmmakers
  • Commitment to Storytelling
  • Student Independence
  • High Quality Equipment
  • Great Equipment Checkout Team
  • Competitive
  • Empathy
Cons
  • Some Student Inhibit the Work
  • Limited amount of Equipment
  • Lack of Connections to real Industry Professionals
This program, or rather the people in it have helped prepare me to start my journey as a filmmaker. Although there are cons about the program, there's some classes I wish I didn't have to take, and some I wish I could; the people and the motivation they have make me feel more prepared and...
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London Film School

Review by Faizan Ansari on the film school 'London Film School'

A screenwriting program that tries its best
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Very international
  • Focussed on writing your own idea, very practical
  • Center of London
I graduated from the MA Screenwriting program at London Film School (LFS) in August 2025. I enjoyed the program and thought it was worth tuition fee, especially because of the current director of the program - Sophia Wellington. They are quite adaptable, and quick to address student concerns...
Faizan Ansari recommends this film school
Indiana University Bloomington - The Media School

Review by owenklee47 on the film school 'Indiana University Bloomington - The Media School'

Owen Klee’s IU Film Program review
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Hands on set experience + slack groups available for hiring PA positions professional on campus. Many opportunities for filming other schools/advertising
  • Gear available to rent
  • Professors who have worked in the industry
  • Specific concentration classes for multi or single cam film
  • IU live sporting events gave hands on experience with professionals in fast paced environments
  • Huge independent student groups used for staffing films.
  • Beautiful community for filmmaking - national parks nearby and unique locations that are easily accessible.
  • Semester/summer in LA internship program provides opportunities to establish yourself in LA
  • Huge alumni base anywhere in the US
  • Many lectures/weekend intensives with industry executives provided by Barry Snyder and Michael uslan, two very committed IU alumni in educating the IU film youth.
Cons
  • Thesis projects get very minimal funding & have max requirements for runtime.
  • Intro classes needed to be taken regardless of concentration. I never needed/wanted to take multi camera - would’ve preferred to take more narrative instead
  • Gear selection was limited - gear insurance is not provided to alumni
  • It seemed the program was based towards directors, screenwriters & cinematographers only. Would have loved more producing classes.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at the Indiana University film program. While it was at the very beginning of the BFA program when I arrived, I was very happy to see them taking stances and believing in their filmmakers. It was often that professors would give us their personal gear when...
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by DTMiller on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

Real opportunity and access if you drive it yourself
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Located in a major production market, so proximity to working sets, crew, and industry talent is a real advantage few programs can match.
  • Genuine latitude and resources to make an ambitious thesis film on your own terms.
  • Access to gear and facilities sufficient to shoot a festival-caliber film.
Cons
  • Outcomes are largely what you make of them. The program rewards self-starters and offers less hand-holding.
  • Production costs can run past budgeted figures, so plan for out-of-pocket overages.
  • The collaborative experience is variable and depends heavily on the team you assemble.
  • Career placement is more self-driven than hands-on.
This program offers access and opportunity that even top-tier schools lack. The tradeoff is that results are self-driven. The program gives you the runway, but how far you go depends on your own initiative and the team you build. Be realistic about production costs running past budget. For...
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by anonymous on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

Amazing Low Residency Program
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Networking
  • Speakers
  • Faculty
  • Feedback
I am thrilled to have found such a thriving program run by incredible filmmakers, writers, and industry professionals from many different walks of life with varying skill sets. One of the best features of the low residency MFA program is the caliber of filmmakers and professionals that are...
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by WrissyKatson on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

MFA - It’s Your Story to Write
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Hands-on Experience
  • Cohort of peers
  • Availability to learn all areas
Cons
  • New program, still learning and growing.
The UGA MFA Film program is very much what you make of it. For someone navigating the experience largely on their own, it can feel isolating at times, while at other moments it feels like a close knit family. Because the program is still growing and evolving, I believe it will continue to...
WrissyKatson recommends this film school
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by anonymous on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

Amazing Program
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Top level instruction, strong community, industry accomplished guest lecturers
I am nearing completion on my MFA in Screenwriting and have loved every minute of this program. There is a very strong sense of community within the students. The residency weeks are like going to summer camp for writing--informative industry speakers, invigorating workshops and filmmaker forums...
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing

Review by Holly Stallcup on the film school 'Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing'

A Magical, One-of-a-kind Community. Life changing.
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • A wildly diverse and inclusive community. You will never meet so many incredible, gifted, kind, unique people in one place.
  • A place that actually lives out its radical values. Their focus on justice is not just a marketing tactice.
  • Rigorous curriculum and high expectations. The cost is high but I felt like I got back every penny I spent.
  • Professors and mentors who CARE. Brilliant professionals who have worked in the industry for decades in all sorts of capacities. They care about your creative work AND you as a person.
  • The residencies are top notch! Every hour is used wisely and the hybrid model allows for disability and caretaking accessibility.
Antioch is a place I never could have dreamed existed. I will never be the same. The Dramatic Writing community is a stunning combination of people who will inspire, challenge and support you. It is a microcosm of the different world so many of us are working towards. It is a place of deep hope...
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by zddlg on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

Film School: It's What You Make of It
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Consistently Addressing Student Concerns Over Time
  • Project Oriented
  • Professional Adjunct Faculty
  • Athens!!! Very Film Friendly
Cons
  • A New Program
  • A lack of synergy (but is improving)
Joining the UGA MFA Film Program has so far been one of the best decisions that I have made as a developing filmmaker. I am entering my second year now, and I love the town, my friends and collaborators, and, most importantly, the work I am doing in the program. The small class sizes offered...
zddlg recommends this film school
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by anonymous on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

Practical Film MFA with Cohort Collaboration
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Hands-On Experience
  • Portfolio Building
  • Faculty Experience
Even as a still-young program, the UGA Film MFA continues to grow, improve, and build new resources and opportunities with every year. As a boutique 2-year program, it was a more affordable film school option than many others with just as much opportunity to grow my skills and hone a creative...
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by drew.gourley on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

UGA MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Collaborative Culture
  • Up and Coming
  • Skilled Faculty
Cons
  • New
To me, film school is about three things: (1) getting better as a filmmaker; (2) meeting collaborators you like as people and enjoy working with; and (3) making connections that help you enter the industry upon graduation. The UGA MFA program excels at the first two and is improving on the...
drew.gourley recommends this film school
San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film

Review by dontshootphotos on the film school 'San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film'

Lookback at SDSU TFM
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Supportive faculty, students and university
  • Talented and well connected alumni network
  • Gear selection and equipment is good
  • Small Class Sizes (Production)
Cons
  • Funding for projects is limited,
  • Critical Studies focus could be better
  • Some faculty have very some outdated perspective, teaching and mindset
I have a lot to say about this film school since arriving in fall of 2022. Originally entered as critical studies, I was accepted for the Fall of 2024 into the production emphasis. I've taken a lot of the class in both critical studies and on the production emphasis. Keep in mind, the program...
dontshootphotos recommends this film school
Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts'

FSU College of Motion Picture Arts is A Dream Come True
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Taught Industry Standard Equipment/Practices
  • Alumni Connections
  • Conservatory Approach to Learning
My time at FSU's College of Motion Pictures Arts has truly been a dream. As my number one film school to attend since I was in middle school, being at FSU Film has been everything I could've wanted and more. There were many factors that made me want to attend this particular school and are still...
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media

Review by Tricia H on the film school 'University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media'

MFA in Screenwriting
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Accessible Faculty
  • Low-Residency
  • Affordable
  • Active Alumni
  • Engaged Community
The UGA low-residency MFA in Screenwriting program is outstanding. While I would have loved to participate in a full-time program such as the MFA in Film at UGA, that wasn't feasible for my situation. I was a 45 year old military spouse and mother, located over 100 miles from campus. The...
National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Review by anonymous on the film school 'National Film and Television School (NFTS)'

The Best Film School In The UK
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Networking
  • Branding
  • Name recognition - opens doors
  • Pedigree
  • Great Tutors - working professionals
  • School funds all short films!
Cons
  • Competitive
  • Location - based outside London
If you want to be a professional film producer, there is no better entryway into the industry than NFTS in the UK!! I graduated from MA Producing at NFTS, and it remains one of the best experiences of my life. NFTS doesn't teach filmmaking, it makes films. The school runs like a studio in...
Anonymous recommends this film school
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Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts'

Great for hands on learning
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • affordable
  • collaborative
  • individualized attention
  • industry standard equipment and resources
  • hands on
Cons
  • limited film theory curriculum
This place is more than just a film school. t's a community that challenges, inspires, and prepares students for real careers in the film industry.
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