Film School?

[sanftner2003]

im not sure.

I only caught the last 5minutes. It had a group of students trying to get financers for their film, and i beleive sumone cried or sumthing.

but this may be it. i'll check ebay to see if i can find it cheaper.

thank you for the find.

[sanftner2003]

wow. I just searched amazon.com and there are quite a few dvd's on the subject. and ALOT of books. mabey if I get some good recommendations on some, i'll get a few

[NaziActionFigure]

I know what you're talking about, it was a pretty cool show. The link Cadaver posted is it.

[PreviewOfThePast]

A friend of mine goes to to UT (University of Texas) in Austin on a film scholarship.

Halfway through his first year Richard Linklater came to his class and taught for about a week.

He said he has learned so much just in his first year and a half there. If you live in Texas, or surrounding states, I suggest you look into it. :learn:

[sanftner2003]

im in oklahoma. 3hrs north of texas.

not sure where Austin is.

[WesScog]

About South-Central Texas. It would be closer than coming all the way to Mississippi for college.

[PreviewOfThePast]

Another place to think about is Albuquerque, NM

a lot of production companies are opening up studios there and there are now A LOT of film festivals there now

[sanftner2003]

ya.

today I got a phone call from "academy of art university" in san francisco.

they told me that i Could earn my associates, bachelors, and masters in film and tv. they said I could take every class ONLINe. said its fully acredited.

I tried searching "academy of art university" on this forum, but it says that my "search criteria does not meet the minnimum 4 letters required to perform a search." so I cant look it up on here to see if anyone has any info on that school.

and as a side note, I noticed user post counts are gone. I dunno if it was done on purpose, but I like the idea of it being gone. it may stop those whom post just to raise their number.

[WesScog]

Most of the Film School Discussion threads merged.

[sanftner2003]

i still cant get the seach button to work at all. (i can even have my query be 10words and it will still say that my query doesnt reach the minnimum of 4 words to do a search."

But i've been mulling over the Academy of Art univeristy. I can earn my associates, bachaelors, and masters in film and television COMPLETELY ONLINE, which is a good start while im in oklahoma.

But I'm concerned about something.

ALL classes starting in the fall cost 670 per credit, and all classes are 3 credits each. Meaning it will cost $2,010 per class.

so heres the estimated cost per degree:

Assocaites Degree: 22 classes at $2,010ea costs $44,220 for associates degree.
Bachelors Degree: 44 classes at $2,010ea costs 488,440 for bachelors degree.

Since I am unable to do any searches on this site, I cant look up any insight on the Academy Of Art Univeristy, to see anyones perspective.

I don't know if this is high, or about average.

If I were to do this, I was thinking of doing my associates online, while here in Oklahoma, and then If I do well, and think the school is good, I might move out to San Francisco to get my bachelors (I was born and raised in san jose, so I would be close to family).

does anyone have any info on this school? has anyone attended it?

[sanftner2003]

sorry to *bump* this thread, but I still cant get the search button to work, and I'm very interested in seeing what you all think of the Academy Of Art University.

[sanftner2003]

ya. so you could learn how to syncronize sound and picture, 3/4 of a second off.

[tambrm1016]

Never let anyone say that you shouldn't go to school for anything. Having a degree in ANYTHING is a bonus, especially if you want to make a career out of something. As for me, I already have a good paying job and do movies as a hobby, so I don't NEED to go to film school. I'm going to "Film School" in a way just by researching the internet and participating in the forums here at Indy Mogul (BTW, thanks for everything everybody) but, having said that I would take some classes if I had the time.

I think you just need to think about your individual goals and how education will best serve you.

[sanftner2003]

well said.

[trspballer7]

* Oops..I meant Lucas....Luca didnt make any donations..he was too busy sleeping with the fishes.


I just read this, even though it was posted like 4 months ago, and I laughed so long at it.

[thorni52]

I would love to go to one of these schools. I am no the best student though. Are there any schools that would take a guy with a c average

[sanftner2003]

academy of art univeristy, los angeles film school, new york film academy.

I'm sure there's more, but those are the 3 programs that I know about that don't care about prior grades. if you got the cash, you can get in.

Why should you doing bad in 11th grade "early american civics" stop you from being a film maker?

[pipcafe]

If anybody has any questions about temple, feel free to post, because thats where I currently am attending.

[fightingirish]

Does anybody know how good ASU's film program is compared to schools like LA Film school, or NYFA

[sanftner2003]

ASU?

[WesScog]

Arizona State University I believe.

[sanftner2003]

oooh. I have gathered enuff info from the new york film academy, los angeles film school, and the academy of art university in san francisco, so I could be of assistance there..........

But I was never interested in going to Arizona, so I couldnt say anythign about their course.

but for those other 3, I may be of some assistance.

[edwardlavender]

They don't have any real accreditation.

Full Sail is a legit University, sir.


Full Sail is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, which is a national accreditor of primarily vocational schools and career schools within the United States.


research before you open your mouth about it again.

Full Sail is an amazing school. A bit pricey now but you don't understand how many people in the Biz look for people with a degree from there (in LA especially).

-zac

[sanftner2003]

when did they get their accredation? I know when I got info from them about 5 years ago, I believe that they weren't accredited.

Academy Of art university in San Francisco didnt get their accredidation until 2006 or so (thats where i plan on going)

[elscottomagnifico]

when did they get their accredation? I know when I got info from them about 5 years ago, I believe that they weren't accredited.

Academy Of art university in San Francisco didnt get their accredidation until 2006 or so (thats where i plan on going)

The issue most people have with their accreditation is that Full Sail is recognized as a trade school. To be fully accredited as a college (where their credits would be recognized by major 4-year colleges) they would need to make changes to the structure of requirements and classes.

[WesScog]

Full Sail is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, which is a national accreditor of primarily vocational schools and career schools within the United States.


research before you open your mouth about it again.

Full Sail is an amazing school. A bit pricey now but you don't understand how many people in the Biz look for people with a degree from there (in LA especially).

http://www.fullsailaccreditation.com/

This site did some research into their accreditation. And while they are 'accredited', it's not the same accreditation that a real University has, apparently it's the same level as a Hair styling school.

The program just seems rather pricey to me, like I told him, I didn't tell him that it was a terrible school, I told him to talk to some people who went there and visit the University before he set it in stone to go there, because there are a lot of scams out there.

[edwardlavender]

http://www.fullsailaccreditation.com/

This site did some research into their accreditation. And while they are 'accredited', it's not the same accreditation that a real University has, apparently it's the same level as a Hair styling school.

The program just seems rather pricey to me, like I told him, I didn't tell him that it was a terrible school, I told him to talk to some people who went there and visit the University before he set it in stone to go there, because there are a lot of scams out there.

that website was probably created by some upset full sail alumni, or drop out because he was unhappy with what he got in return. It happens all the time.

It may not be fully accredited because they'd have to change the structure of how they do things in that school, which would take away one of the best parts about it. It gets you ready for the real world of entertainment. Working all hours of the night...never really stopping.

You get to work on all the industry's top of the line equipment and you get trained on it. Trust me, when people see how many things you've been trained on, they aren't going to care if your school has been "properly accredited"

HOWEVER, you can't just sit on your ass after school and then expect people to still want you after a couple of years because if you aren't active it's going to be a helluva lot harder to get work in the industry. I'm learning that the hard way.

-zac

[NinternMike]

my goal is to go to emerson in boston Massachusettes, but that may change seeing how I am only a sophmore.

You better have very good SAT's/GPA.

I was recruited to play Lacrosse, submited early, had the proper 3.5 GPA, but apparently my SAT's where too low to even be considered. Still a good school that i was in love with, but im glad I ended up where I am now.

[NinternMike]

USC is regarded as the top film school in the country, NYU coming in second. Then there are a few others like UCLA, and some other schools, and then SVA hangs around number 8.

I love how when I say i go to school in New York City, everyone goes: "Oh you go to NYU??"

I just roll my eyes and go, "No I go to a real film school.

[ONEMANPRODUCTIONS]

I am spending the summer at usc for a film program.

[mmk8394]

I'm going to Rochester Institute of Technology for Digital Cinema. Start right away in the major, and Digital Cinema is like the more tecchie version of their Film/Video/Animation major. FVA is a BFA program, DC is a BS; FVA focuses on the artsy stuff and scriptwriting in addition to tech, but DC is almost completely tech-based.

As for getting in, DC was a small program (class of 09 had only 9 DC majors), because it was created very recently, and they're trying to keep it small-ish, though nowhere near that small. I think my class (2012) has somewhere around 100. Physics and Pre-calculus or calculus are good to enroll in during high school for your best shot at getting in. As for grades, I get mostly 80s, and for RIT accepted students in general, it's kinda low, but I had no problem getting in. I applied Early Decision, which may have affected the outcome in my favor. If someone was wait listed for DC, they may be able to get into FVA and transfer into DC after a year if they so choose.

SAT middle-range scores for Critical Reading + Math are between 1300 and 1500 for the film programs.

[Ergo Pictures]

I'm going to CSUN (California State University Northridge).

With a total tuition under $2000/semester, this place is the best. It's production studios and equipment rival if not top that of UCLA's undergraduate program, and they have dorms for the specific purpose of grouping up the film students.

The place is amazing, take a tour if you can.

[elscottomagnifico]

I'm going to CSUN (California State University Northridge).

With a total tuition under $2000/semester, this place is the best. It's production studios and equipment rival if not top that of UCLA's undergraduate program, and they have dorms for the specific purpose of grouping up the film students.

The place is amazing, take a tour if you can.


I wouldn't say that CSUN's film department rivals UCLA's. I'll say that CSUN is a good school and fairly unknown outside southern California, but it still is not quite up to par with many of the more acclaimed film schools. Also, equipment can only really be bought up to a certain price bracket when it comes to production classes - the program should be looked at before the equipment.

[whitefoxfilms]

Dude, If you really want to go to film school, join the marines and theyll pay for you. Or, save the money and start your own film company instead.

[sklx]

im going to UNCW (univ. of north carolina at wilmington) for film/comm degree. ill let you guys know how it is in about a year or so hahah, unless i transfer to USC.

[ArmedSaint]

go to full sail "P

[glmclainmovies]

I think I might go to Interlochen for high school. Anyone have any...experiences?

[escapingmyshadow]

dude anybody's best bet is spend the money you would to go to films school and make a bad ass movie and then submit it to festivals and then hopfully ell it to something.

[CB2001]

when did they get their accredation? I know when I got info from them about 5 years ago, I believe that they weren't accredited.


Last September I went to Full Sail for their tour, they were a normal school. Due to taking the tour, I filled out info and have been receiving e-mail newsletters from them ever since. Recently, "Full Sail Real World Education"became "Full Sail University" back in late March. I'm trying to save up some money so that I can attend it next year (I have also consider on applying to University of Central Florida, but for their application they ask for a portfolio of work, to which I don't have due to only have done fan-made music videos and one short film).

I was recommended to Full Sail by one of my teachers at FSU. I tried twice to apply to the FSU Film School, got rejected twice because of the limited amount of people they accept (For those who are wanting to go for FSU Film School, keep in mind that they only accept 30 people out of over 300 applications they get each year for the program). My teacher from my History of Film Class (who was also the assistant to my teacher in Intro to Film) told me about Full Sail after my second rejection, saying that he had friends that had successful careers in the film industry after attending Full Sail.

And after looking at the page about Full Sail's accreditation, I'm beginning to wonder how much of the accreditation site is BS and how much is really truth. I really think that Full Sail may be the last chance I have at pursuing a career I want to. I really hate to think that I went to FSU and missed my only chance there and then have been working at a job that I cannot stand for nothing.

The article about Full Sail becoming a university can be found here (http://www.fullsail.com/press-room/press-releases/12030-full-sail-announces-university-status.html) at their website.

So, the question is that since they've been given university status, does that at all help in figuring out if they are accredited or not?

[_ray_biddle_]

dude anybody's best bet is spend the money you would to go to films school and make a bad ass movie and then submit it to festivals and then hopfully ell it to something.

This is partially true.

This only happens as a success story once every 25 years. Getting a film school education can open other doors and make it easier to get real money to make a film.

You can't get a student loan in cash to spend to make the film. The price of producing a feature film drops almost daily, as of right now to produce something you can sell you need to spend a minimum of $1500 and that's if you have the equipment already.

$300 for a camera minimum
$30 for a mic
Don't skimp on editing software, getting Adobe's CS3 with a student discount is $700
$1000 for a computer (get as much hard drive space as you can
$150 for a portable hard drive (yes you'll need it)
$25 (more like $50 for two boxes) for a box of pro mini dv tapes, store tapes suck when you want to make a film to sell.

What's that about $3000, but your next film (btw, the 2nd film will be a lot better) will cost about the same but this time you'll be able to feed the cast/crew.

[Thetimeless]

FSU is an absolutely amazing school, but it's really competitive. If you're looking for a reach school or a challenge, I'd definitely apply there, it really is an awesome school.

[CB2001]

FSU is an absolutely amazing school, but it's really competitive. If you're looking for a reach school or a challenge, I'd definitely apply there, it really is an awesome school.

Yeah, it's really competitive, like I said they accept 30 applicants out of the 200+ applications they receive. I applied twice and got rejected both times. They don't accept any videoes or examples of your work, they take your application, copies of your high school and college transcripts (if you went to a community college like I did before heading to FSU), a resume, and a 2 page essay as to why you want to be a filmmaker.

But anyways, it was one of my teachers, Jason his name is, who is actually at the FSU Film School as a student and as a TA, who recommended Full Sail to me because I didn't get into the FSU Film School. I've also considered University of Central Florida to apply to, but they ask for a portfolio, and other than my fan music videos and my one short film, I don't think they'd accept me due to the lack of film-related works.

[EnipProductions]

Hi all,
I am only 15 now but have defiantly have my career choice set in stone which is directing/script writing (Quentin Tarrontine being a good example) . Now obviously people will be very cynical about the career choice because it is a difficult one to make it in and also very competitive. What I am looking for is some sort of direction into which film school. I am British but I am going to study in America because the universities for film are better and If I am right a degree in an American university also earns you the right for a green card.

I had my eyes on Full Sail but I have heard reports of it not being entirely true, though I am going round for a visit in October. I also looked at USC which I can if I want go for a look round as well. I just wanted to know from people which are the best film school out there.

Money isn't an issue as I can get sponsorship. Grades wise I’m not too worried, I wouldn't say I was of genius standards but I am expected a fair amount of A* at GCSE with the rest beings A's. For A level I am looking at taking (Maths, Physics, English Literature, ICT and Theatre Studies) At AS and Dropping Physics at A2.

Thanks for the help.

[WesScog]

http://forum.indymogul.com/showthread.php?t=7971

This thread is all about Film Schools.

I'm also working on an article right now, that is going to discuss some potential ways to start your career up, so that might be helpful as well.

[thepie]

For USC, which is one of the best film schools in the country, you will need a solid 3.7 or higher GPA, and at least a 2100 to get in. And for the film school of USC, you better have a damn good demo reel. Just make sure you keep your grades up, and make some good short films, and you shouldn't have a problem getting in. MAKE SURE YOU DO VERY VERY WELL ON YOUR SAT THOUGH! I cannot stress how important the SAT's are to getting in I have a friend who had a 3.8 GPA throughout high school, and scored an 1800 on his SAT, and got rejected from USC.

[EnipProductions]

For USC, which is one of the best film schools in the country, you will need a solid 3.7 or higher GPA, and at least a 2100 to get in. And for the film school of USC, you better have a damn good demo reel. Just make sure you keep your grades up, and make some good short films, and you shouldn't have a problem getting in. MAKE SURE YOU DO VERY VERY WELL ON YOUR SAT THOUGH! I cannot stress how important the SAT's are to getting in I have a friend who had a 3.8 GPA throughout high school, and scored an 1800 on his SAT, and got rejected from USC.

In england we don't do SAT's, so when I ring I am going to haver to ask what they want in terms of A level and GSCE results. I am a good all rounder, execpt language. I am terible at spanish, will that hinder my results ?

[WesScog]

Spanish usually isn't tested as far as i'm aware.

Although a year of foreign language (of your choice) is I think mandatory in most Universities. So you'll have to take a foreign language, but I am pretty sure they don't test you on it BEFORE you actually enter the school, it's something you learn once you get there.

[EnipProductions]

Spanish usually isn't tested as far as i'm aware.

Although a year of foreign language (of your choice) is I think mandatory in most Universities. So you'll have to take a foreign language, but I am pretty sure they don't test you on it BEFORE you actually enter the school, it's something you learn once you get there.

Well I have done 7 years of french and am now begining my 3rd year of Spanish so I think I can tick that part of the critira off :).

I think USC is a better choice because I have to work a lot harder to get in and I love challenges.

Another question, being British does it decrease my chance of getting in ?

Thanks for the help by the way I really appreciate it.

[WesScog]

Decrease? No not at all. USC accepts students from all over the world.

[EnipProductions]

Decrease? No not at all. USC accepts students from all over the world.

Thats great news, well I am going to Orlando to look round Full Sail, so I might aswell go to LA to see USC. I can make Full Sail a second option incase I get rejected right ?

anyway thanks alot for the help

[sanftner2003]

do u want to go to a 'regular' college/university where u take all of ur regular course, and then just major in film?

or do u want to do 100% film related?

because most regular schools will make u take history, math, etc in order to get ur film degree.

But places such as The Academy Of Arts University in San Francisco offer ALL of their classes in the form of film related. (like instead of taking early world history at a regular school, at this school your history class would be 'history of the tv' or sumthing.

I find that way to be easier, because i wasnt great in high school, and this way I am actually completely interested in the classes and shouldnt get bored with stuff i dont like.

[sanftner2003]

I dont mean to hi-jack this thread, but since Wes is in here, I was wondering if you could tell me where I should look to get into "movie trailer" editing.

I LOOOOOOVE movie trailers, and I think that could be a fun line of career.

[JackLawrence]

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[EnipProductions]

I'm in the exact situation as you. Waiting for my GCSE results, starting A-Levels this September and I want to go to a film school in America when I'm finished.

I'm doing Maths, English Lang and Lit, History, Film Studies and Stage Management, and dropping SM for A2. Out of interest why aren't you doing Film Studies? Thats probably the most important subject for getting to Film School.

I'm looking at the American Film Schools but its going to take me a while to decide which one for sure. The American education system seems very different to the UK. You and me are doing an extra A-level than standard though so we should be okay if we get the grades.

My school doesn't offer film studies at A-Level only IB! It sucks real bad, I mean its 21 grand a year and I can't even take film studies

[JackLawrence]

My school doesn't offer film studies at A-Level only IB! It sucks real bad, I mean its 21 grand a year and I can't even take film studies
Ouch! I go to Grammar School, so its free. And the film department is surprisingly large. I'm sure you'll be fine though, just start working on a demo reel.

[klick123]

I'm looking at the Rochester Institute of Technology up in Rochester NY.
The University is a collection of different schools focusing on different subjects, from what I've gathered.
They have a whole film and animation department that looks good.

SCHOOL SITE:
http://www.rit.edu/

FILM AND ANIMATION:
http://cias.rit.edu/~sofa/

I got a DVD at a Portfolio Review and the stuff on there is interesting, to say the least.

[thepie]

Hey Enip, also, if you visit Cali, look into UCLA, they have an awesome film program. If you are in New York, stop by NYU, they are also amazing. Also, we are the same age, and i want to go to USC too, so maybe I'll see you there? Haha, wouldn't that be weird?

[stikyfingas]

If I am right a degree in an American university also earns you the right for a green card.

Sorry, but it doesn't really work that way.

[EnipProductions]

Sorry, but it doesn't really work that way.

well from what I heard from offical websites about green cards, if you earn a degree from a univercity you actually have the right to aquire the greencard.

And ThePie I wish you luck and hopefully see you there :)

[JackLawrence]

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[Skycarl]

To all of you young talented people, it is wonderful to hear
that many of you have your goals set and your eyes on ways
to obtain those goals. I hope and pray that all of your plans
come to pass for you. You are our future in entertainment and
that future looks promising.

As far as the green card thing goes, you will have a student
card until your education is complete. Once completed, you
need to have guaranteed a place of employment that will be
willing to sponsor you and then the student card will be replaced
with an employment card. Once graduated, you should not
have trouble finding someone to sponsor and hire you.

Keep your bar high.

[Black Dawn Productions]

Flashpoint is a really cool film academy I had the chance to see. Everything is pretty update including software and cameras.

[secondsticks]

I went to Full Sail. I recommend it to anyone. People go there with the idea that the school will get them a job after graduation, myself included, but it's not like that at all. Like with any school or profession, you need to work hard while you're there and make contacts! The industry is more who you know rather than what you know.

I also highly suggest that after you graduate (from whatever school) you move to LA, Chicago, NY or Toronto right away. If you move back home to a small town odds are you won't find any work other than local news.

[FRIDAYNIGHTFRENZ]

you don't need film school Quentin Tarantino said "When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, no I went to films"

JK kidding good luck. I hear San fransico state has a superb film school.
good luck.

[pinball_w1zard]

film school?


Robert Rodriguez says "no"


LOL

[CB2001]

Kevin Smith went to film school. Granted, he only went half way through, but he went.

[slackhoundflix]

i'm actually gearing up for the fullsail move in less than a week and starting in august...

im paranoid as all hell and did my research... I've found 2 things to be prevelent... theres a lot of sites that hate on FS, and there are alot of people who dropped out/failed out and are very discontent with themselves... the latter of which usually had a hand in the former...

what i've come to find about film school is that it doesnt matter where you go really... it takes a passion/desire/ and skill that cant be taught... film school in my opinion sharpens the skills or desire more.. but a look at some passionate people like KEvin Smith who dropped out of film school is making millions now... or even Mr. Tarantino... who worked in a video store until he was able to sell a script then went on to make the movies everyone here quotes...

then theres the NYU students running around the city now with their scarves and big plastic black glasses who bitch incessently about the vision and art, who go back to live at home after giving up on their dreams after a couple years...

it really comes down to a desire, and above all else luck... cause there are certainly horror stories and glory stories from both ends of the spectrum...

[daneayl]

Hi folks, I am 16 years old. I heard NYU has a special program, but I am two years short of age. Do they have anything for me? I want to do another NYU HS program in Dublin in 2 years. Also, how about The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, they are coming to Atlanta, so they can give people scholarships. Am I old enough? While I am there I would like to get a print/talent agent(s). Thank you.

[itoboi]

So what's the word on Vancouver Film School???

[Steelersk36]

Syrcause University is in my hometown and happened to have an excellent film program at their New House division. It's actually one of like the top 2 schools for communications in the country

[Screamo]

Missouri has none. ='[
In a way I can't blame them..
There isn't anything here.

[sanftner2003]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/sanftner2003/skewl.jpg

[the_alchemist16]

we got a few good ones in Canada if your interested

[coconutmonkey]

I go to the University of Arizona. I'm not in their BFA (Film) program. I study producing, but make films on the side. I know it's not as cool to study schedules, budgets and contracts, but it really helps when you're looking for locations and have contracts for your actors to sign.

For more information check out these great books at your local library...

Clearance & Copyright by Michael C. Donaldson
The Independent Film Producers Survival Guide by Erickson,Tulchin and Halloran

Both these books have sample contracts that you can change for your own use. They're great.

I guess what I'm saying is, you can learn a lot by doing, but there are something that are really nice to have a teacher for. Last year, we went to the American Film Market and met a bunch of foriegn distributers. Good guys. I have their cards and will be calling them up soon.

[strikeaposefilms]

Just so everyone here knows, I go to Salisbury University in Maryland currently, and it has no defined film program. It has two separate but useful tracks though: English Literature Film Studies (Film Core) and Communications Mass Media (now with a focus in Narrative).

I am 100% in the mindset of being a film maker, and I've already done a lot towards reaching that goal. However, I do not know if going to a specific film school would have actually given me as much insight into the film world. I could be wrong though. I have a friend that went to NYU Tisch and hopefully he'll make it big. He's already produced two shorts that he's entering in various festivals like Sundance and Tribeca.

Back to SU though- if you live near Maryland and are looking for a film related school I recommend us 100 times over Towson University. SU is getting a media suite installed in its new building, the TETC, which is going to house the first HD Recording Studio on the East Coast (central, anyways) and will be using HD Cameras and Final Cut Pro (as well as Avid).

But aside from all that, the Film Club that me and my friends started is going a long way as well, as we introduced the first Student Film Festival that the coast has had in years. Also- there's the Rehobeth Beach Film Festival, which is a good small place to start getting your work noticed. Considering that you're also near DC, there are many internships available for media students.

I know this sounds like I'm simply pimping my school, but within the next 3 years I'm hoping that myself and the film club (I'm about to graduate) will help the faculty pull together a full-on film program. We're certainly starting to build the interest. The good thing about going to a college with film in mind that doesn't focus simply on film? You learn more about life in the process, and that'll make your films a hell of a lot more interesting.

Peace.

[ZHelmer]

When looking at a school you have to know what you want. A lot of film programs are "certificate of completion" schools (like the new york film academy is) and you will not receive a degree. All film school through a college will be a degree program in either Arts or Communications usually. Now its not completely necessary to have a degree depending on what you want to do. If you want to go into editing more and more post houses are wanting a degree. But no matter what training is always a great advantage.

I attend Full Sail University and no matter what anyone says its a great school. I have loved every second there and the resources available to the students are amazing. Keep in mind that a lot of film programs tend to be more class oriented with one major project at the end as your hands on experience. So be sure to know what the program you are entering offers.

In the end the best advice is know what you want. Be sure you want to go into film cause its often times expensive to attend a film school and its terrible to get there and realized its not for you.

Remember any school you go to you will only get out of it what you actually put in.

[ZHelmer]

So what's the word on Vancouver Film School???

I have heard good things about the vancouver film school.

[slackhoundflix]

When looking at a school you have to know what you want. A lot of film programs are "certificate of completion" schools (like the new york film academy is) and you will not receive a degree. All film school through a college will be a degree program in either Arts or Communications usually. Now its not completely necessary to have a degree depending on what you want to do. If you want to go into editing more and more post houses are wanting a degree. But no matter what training is always a great advantage.

I attend Full Sail University and no matter what anyone says its a great school. I have loved every second there and the resources available to the students are amazing. Keep in mind that a lot of film programs tend to be more class oriented with one major project at the end as your hands on experience. So be sure to know what the program you are entering offers.

In the end the best advice is know what you want. Be sure you want to go into film cause its often times expensive to attend a film school and its terrible to get there and realized its not for you.

Remember any school you go to you will only get out of it what you actually put in.

right on sir, i just started the film program at FS this week, i havnt even gotten into the nitty gritty of it all, and i already love it

[creativecurrents]

Not that anyone asked me, but I'll give my 2 cents ;)

I am a student at MCAD which is the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I am currently doing a bachelors degree in Film, photo and Marketing and Advertising. And I couldn't love it more! Lots of opportunities, great faculty and facilities. We are considered the best art school in the midwest.

Admissions is pretty difficult. Aside from needed great grades you need to go through some pretty stressful portfolio reviews were you sit in front of like 3-5 admissions people and talk about your art.... It was nuts!

MCAD is all about doing everything and doing everything well. So even though I am a film student, I had to take drawing classes, sculpture classes etc etc. This is amazing for me because it's made me think more about art, shot compositions, and overall color and look. I think with this rounded art degree it makes me a better filmmaker.

[stefanocasadei]

I have heard good things about the vancouver film school.

i've actually heard nothing but bad things. The Capilano College film program seems to get a lot of props though.

[robby453]

Dude, I'm actually enroled in capilanos film program and start in about a week. SO EXCITED!!!!

[slackhoundflix]

one month into fullsail... its quite awesome...

[sanftner2003]

Ray Biddle and I both attend the Academy of Art Univesiry.

hes on his 2nd semester and my 1st semester starts in 2 weeks.

[Pacarus Maxilus]

I used to be the graphic artist for the New York Film Academy. If you are still looking to go there speak to Michael Young, or David Klein and tell them that Jason told you to go there because it is the best Film/Acting school there is for your money! They use top of the line equipment and their instructors are all still working in the field so they have a lot of up to date knowledge. You will not regret going to the NYFA.

Peace!

[Murdocha]

I totally love how I live in Oklahoma, and Oklahoma doesnt have any. lol

I feel your pain. There are no schools in West Virginia either.

[evmo]

All of the schools and programs that offer Film Degrees in the United States have been listed above, enjoy.

you forgot UNL in Nebraska

[ViolatedTerror]

Virginia Commonwealth Univeristy(VCU) offers majors in film production/cinematography, I think they are ranked #1 in public arts.

[ArmedSaint]

i was sent this website stating full sails degrees are not worth what they claim to be i was wondering if this website is true or a complete hoax http://fullsailaccreditation.com/

[slackhoundflix]

that site mostly talks about how he got screwed in regards to his student loans... from what i hear that problem is not going on anymore... and im glad haha, sounds like the guy got screwed over bad, but the school itself is growing and improving over time, hammering out the kinks along the way

[ArmedSaint]

that site mostly talks about how he got screwed in regards to his student loans... from what i hear that problem is not going on anymore... and im glad haha, sounds like the guy got screwed over bad, but the school itself is growing and improving over time, hammering out the kinks along the way
yeah i had just talked to a guy who was in the industry for 7 years and said they accepted a lot of full sail grads so sounds good to me

[MarkLutt]

more specifically, Full Sail.

[TacticalNinja]

Well, I'm sure this question was asked before, I started to search it, but i didn't find much.

how violent should/can your portfolio be when applying to Collage?

I wouldn't go more then a small gun fight, but is it okay to have guns and things like that when applying for a collage? Or would that just be a bad idea?

Lets hear your opinions

[BlazingProductions]

I'd imagine you could add some violence, since their professionals and shouldn't be turned off by it, as long as it's emotionally moving, and proves how you portray the pain the victim is in. Not just a person getting cut in half then the audience being all like, "oh, i guess that would've hurt huh?" Have any violence and all mean something on a deeper level. Then i'd say it's perfectly fine.

That make any sense?

[TacticalNinja]

Ya, that's useful and makes sense. Thanks. any other suggestions and or opinions?

[kwano]

ha, speaking of portfolios...
what if its virtually non-existent?

Ok, sure i made a couple of projects (like... few), but they are garbage due to incompetent actors and people not understanding how to edit properly (people get sick of me 'teaching' every no and then). And almost everything else i've done are interviews for school specific things.

So, anyone know of good colleges that do not need portfolios for film? (I know LMU is one)

[WesScog]

A lot of film schools don't require you to have a portfolio, it just HELPS to have previous examples of your work, but it's not a necessity.

My University didn't require one, BUT they help you assembled one for when you graduate to send to employers.

[sharpshooter]

Has anyone heard of the 'Motion Picture Institute of MI'???

I have been reading up on it and am VERY interested in attending.

Good? Bad? Ugly?