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Thread 'What is USC MFA Film Production really like? AMA with Current USC Film Production Student'
Hey everyone - I just finished my first year in the program (was a dream come true, 10/10 would recommend). I wanted to extend myself/my experience to you all and answer any questions you may have about what Year 1 is like. Feel free to ask here or hit up my DM’s- directedbyme
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Thread 'Looking for 1 to 2 new Moderators to help FilmSchool.org grow (Volunteer role but gets free Supporting Member benefits)'
Hello everyone, I’m looking to bring on 1 to 2 moderators to help keep the forums active, welcoming, and useful for applicants. This is a volunteer role, but moderators will also get all of the Supporting Member benefits for free as long as they stay active in their roles. Requirements: Active member on FilmSchool.org Current film student, alumni, or serious applicant Mature, fair, and level-headed Able to check in a few times per week Main Responsibilities: Welcoming new members...- Chris W
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Thread 'Fully Funded MFA Screenwriting at UNLV (Fall 2026, late opening)'
A place has come open in our MFA Screenwriting cohort for Fall 2026 following a late withdrawal, and we’d like to fill it from the strong writers already moving through this year’s cycle rather than wait until next year. The MFA carries full funding: full tuition remission plus a graduate assistantship stipend of roughly $21,000 a year. It runs for three years and is deliberately small: eight writers total across all cohorts. Teaching is workshop-based and focused on developing original...- UNLV MFA in Screenwriting
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Thread 'NEW Keyword Alerts Feature has launched for Supporting Members :)'
The NEW Keyword Alerts feature has launched for Supporting Members! :) If you are a Supporting Member and click on your user menu, there is now a Keyword Alerts link. On the Keyword Alerts page, you are able to create alerts and create a list of keywords so that every time a new post, application, article, review, blog, or comment on the site is posted that matches one of your keywords you'll be notified. In the image above you can see that I've made alerts for keywords related to...- Chris W
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Thread 'Film School Alumni: Take Our Survey on Employment and Success Outcomes'
Film Schools rarely if ever share or gather alumni employment statistics. (Although some do - thank you!) I thought it to would be helpful to current applicants if we could start building a database of Alumni Employment Outcomes similar to our very helpful Application Database that our members contribute to. If film schools don't always track employment outcomes, alumni success, and ROI, then we will! :) To that end, I created a pretty extensive Google Form to get the process rolling. If...- Chris W
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NFTS Cinematography MFA 2027
First time applying to NFTS
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- NFTS - Cinematography
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- May 4, 2026
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- Jun 29, 2026
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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027
First time applying so a little nerve racking...
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- NFTS - Screenwriting
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- May 7, 2026
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Directing Fiction NFTS 2027
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- NFTS - Directing Fiction
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- Apr 15, 2026
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NFTS Assistant Directing and Floor Managing 2026
Assistant Directing and Floor Managing at NFTS UK, September 2026
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- Jan 23, 2026
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- Apr 25, 2026
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- Jun 11, 2026
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MFA Directing Fiction 2027
NFTS UK
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- Jan 23, 2026
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Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
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UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a... -
How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 1)
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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... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
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Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
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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... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
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Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)
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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 —...
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Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
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After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
Q & A With Adriano Mirchou, LMU Graduate Film Production Student
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Located in Los Angeles, CA, the hub of the film industry, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television was ranked by Hollywood... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
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For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
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"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on...
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From the Over Describer to the Compulsive Recapper: Eight Screenwriting Mess-ups to Avoid
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Many of the most common mistakes found in screenplays are also easy to rectify. So if you are working on a screenplay of your own, make sure that... -
Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention
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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... -
Surprise or Suspense
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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... -
Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
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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... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
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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... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
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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...
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ESRA New York Program Scholarship
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...- Deadline
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Stony Brook Manhattan's MFA in TV Writing
Tuition remission and annual stipend available to reduce an already low tuition. With a .25 scholarship, in state tuition is basically free and...- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
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- $2500
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital MediaUGA Low-Residency MFA Screenwriting Program, A Perfect FitThis program fosters a strong sense of community amongst students, which can provide lifelong friendships and working partnerships amongst...
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Clayton State University - Department of Film, Communication, and Performing ArtsWell -rounded Education!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...- Erynn_Samara_NJ
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital MediaThe UGA MFA Film Program is amazing!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...
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Indiana University Bloomington - The Media SchoolIU Media School has it allLOVE IU, LOVE the Media School. Great mix of classroom learning & hands on experience. The Semester in LA Program is amazing… internships by day...- wardroberts
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San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and FilmA program driven to success because of the people within itThis 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...
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