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Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of Communications

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of Communications'

A great introduction, but needs to be supplemented
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Howard's TV/Film Production concentration gives you a great overview of the filmmaking world, if you're someone who's starting from scratch with zero knowledge. I learned more at Howard thanks to the wonderful professors with real industry knowledge that teach there.
  • The HBCU film school experience is truly unmatched. I graduated with a profound understanding of filmmaking and the business of film from a Black American lens, putting me lightyears ahead of my non-HBCU film school peers who didn't get the same soft skill teachings that we did
  • The Howard name opens doors. I've been able to intern at a major entertainment company every year at Howard, and I think it's because the school's reputation carries weight amongst recruiters.
Cons
  • Howard's film program is underfunded compared to other US film schools. There's too many students with not enough resources to get a proper hands-on experience from your classes alone. You will have to seek opportunities outside of class.
  • Being in Washington DC isolates you from the industry jobs in NY and LA. Students at the California film schools are so ahead of us in terms of resumes because we don't have access to intern at Disney and Warner Bros during the spring, summer, and fall. I was able to intern at those places simply because I had the privilege to afford the summer move, but most people don't.
Overall, I loved my Howard film experience and wouldn't trade it for the world. Above all, it trained me to be scrappy and gritty, which are valuable traits to have in such a cutthroat industry. That being said, I think Howard needs to do more to bring its film school up to the level of other...
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Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of Communications

Review by RF2000 on the film school 'Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of Communications'

Howard University Film Production 2022-2025
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
The Howard University TV/Film Production program is one I would recommend to any young black filmmaker trying to discover their voice while surrounded by like-minded individuals. The program is what you make it. If you want a well-rounded and rigorous experience, then you can have that by...
RF2000 is undecided about recommending this film school
Western Colorado University Graduate Program in Creative Writing - Screenwriting MFA

Review by Mother Oak on the film school 'Western Colorado University Graduate Program in Creative Writing - Screenwriting MFA'

Professional, Industry-Level Training in an Inclusive Community of Writers
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Inclusive & diverse program with incredibly supportive leadership
  • Faculty are legit working in Hollywood as we speak
  • Many masterclass/workshop opportunities with other outside professionals
  • Learn the business of “the business”.
  • The thesis scriptwriting process is ESSENTIAL to your ability to then tackle that level of project on your own.
  • Faculty work at your pace while also pushing you toward excellence.
  • Residency offers opportunities for you to make connections with other writers for future collaborations.
I am honored to be writing this review for Western’s graduate program in Screenwriting, but I am really writing a review for the Graduate Program in Creative Writing as a whole. I cannot recommend this program enough, truly. It’s hard to describe just how much I learned and am still learning! I...
Emerson College - School of Film, Television, and Media Arts

Review by MatthewCG on the film school 'Emerson College - School of Film, Television, and Media Arts'

Good, but hoped for more
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Classes
  • Extracurriculars
  • Boston
  • Alumni network
Cons
  • Social life
It's been ten years since I graduated from Emerson College, but overall it was a good experience. I was a transfer, so most things I disliked came from that (living off campus and struggling to meet people). The biggest pros of Emerson are its student orgs and its post grad network. Student orgs...
MatthewCG recommends this film school
Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts'

Meh
Overall rating
2.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Equipment
  • Some faculty
Cons
  • Religious
  • Conservative
  • Favoritism
Some non religious folks like myself find themselves on the fence about attending a religious college. I found one artist in res/teacher to be particularly problematic. She'd present pseudoscience as science fact. I just don't think this is appropriate at a university. You might also have a...
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Syracuse University

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Syracuse University'

Beautiful campus and some great professors.
Overall rating
4.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Campus is beautiful
  • Some professors are great & an amazing asset
  • Decent film gear (that I heard they have now)
Cons
  • Some professors are not that helpful
  • Expensive
  • Very cold
Syracuse has a beautiful campus and great atmosphere. Also, the alumni & professor connection is great. Just the fact I graduated Syracuse has gotten me my first job, first feature as a DP, and many other career opportunities.
Anonymous is undecided about recommending this film school
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Prague Film School

Review by sashamayf on the film school 'Prague Film School'

Prague Film School Review
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
I attended PFS in the fall of 2025 and had an incredible experience. The knowledge, friendships, and experiences I gained during my time there were invaluable and gave me more confidence in entering the industry. PFS offers two intensive, hands-on programs: Acting for Film (ideal for students...
Write & Direct

Review by Brendon V on the film school 'Write & Direct'

Just try it
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
It 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 spent on making films to build your skills and portfolio. This curriculum tells you exactly how to do that. The school asks you to invest in equipment...
Write & Direct

Review by Theodore on the film school 'Write & Direct'

Never In My Wildest Dreams
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Everything
Cons
  • Nothing So Far
I 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 ran into some videos online that led me to this school. I was dreading the thought of taking lessons and possibly sitting for hours of listening to...
Write & Direct

Review by ace-x on the film school 'Write & Direct'

Very educational
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Affordable, easy to understand lessons, wholesome community.
It's been few days since I started taking lessons and I really liked the lessons they are not too long easy to understand and navigating through these are very easy the community is diverse and we can learn while interacting with different people.
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Write & Direct

Review by schmurphy on the film school 'Write & Direct'

A Standout Film School With Practical, Career-Ready Value
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
I’ve been involved in this online film school, and it’s genuinely been a standout experience. The course is self-paced and extremely well-structured, with clear communication and a highly supportive community. It’s helped me refine my storytelling and deepen my technical skills, and I’ve already...
schmurphy recommends this film school
Write & Direct

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Write & Direct'

Better to do a cheap or free online course
Overall rating
1.00 star(s)
An online “school” with no accreditation or legal accountability, promises “something no other school guarantees” which is just that you make a short film. Most film schools also guarantee you make films so this is a false statement. It would likely be better and certainly cheaper to just learn...
Anonymous does not recommend 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'

Don’t go to this school unless you want to be a production assistant
Overall rating
1.00 star(s)
Pros
  • Post-production suites available
  • Access to professional equipment and resources
  • Student films are funded (though with restrictions)
  • Slightly cheaper tuition for Florida residents
Cons
  • Unqualified and uninspiring teachers
  • Outdated Hollywood-focused structure and ideas
  • Minimal, unsafe equipment training
  • Poor mental health support, toxic environment
  • Misleading statistics
  • Terrible alumni relations and no career support after graduation
  • Many graduates leave the field or return to pre-degree jobs
I started this program a few years ago. Based on the good reviews and the school’s proud claims, I expected I would receive a great education. However, soon after starting, I realized this was not going to be what I imagined. Our editing classes mostly consisted of watching free YouTube...
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Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

Review by HorseGirl420 on the film school 'Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts'

Dont Come In With High Expectations.
Overall rating
2.00 star(s)
Pros
  • disneyland is nearby
  • plenty of diversity to go around
Cons
  • The editing program itself
  • The teacher can be mean
  • The quality of the classes are a hit and miss.
First off, let's talk about the pros to attending Chapman. The weather is great all the time and if you come here, you avoid that good for nothin snow back east. Disneyland is just around the corner and if you're lookin for a little bit of expensive fun, it's got you covered. The campus is...
HorseGirl420 does not recommend this film school!
Concordia University

Review by anonymous on the film school 'Concordia University'

I like
Overall rating
5.00 star(s)
I really like it, I'm glad I was able to get in, and the learning process is great. I've made a lot of friends. Basically, everything I've ever dreamed of is here.
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