Surprising Top Film Schools List

Not Your Average Top Film Schools List

Top Film Schools

Danny Devito - Hollywood Mogul

When you picture Danny Devito do you think "movie actor"? Did you know that he is one of the most powerful business men and producers in the film industry?

If your goal is success in Hollywood would it make more sense to pursue a degree in business rather than in camera angles?

If you're looking for a top film school to get into the film business you aught to have a look at this new list of the top ten film schools. These aren't the top film schools you'll see on any other list.

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Researching Colleges For Film?

Master List of Colleges For Film

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I've just updated my master list of film making schools. I've also added my thoughts about some of the alternatives to traditional university education when it come to colleges for film.  I even through in a little about film summer schools. A film summer school may be of interest to anyone who can't afford the time or money to enroll in a full course of study.

What kind of colleges for film should you be considering? Read more

Is A Degree In Film Worth It For You?

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Going To Film School? What's A Degree In Film Worth?

Film school is as popular as ever and more and more universities are giving out degrees in film every year it seems. But will that degree in film actually get you a career. One educator claims that less than 1% of the graduates eventually become working filmmakers with at least one feature film under their belt. I'm not sure of the accuracy of that number but it is clear that the vast majority of graduates getting a degree in film end up in something other than filmmaking. Read more

In 2011 is Film School Still Worth It?

This is a guest post from filmmaker Seth Hymes who runs the site Film School Secrets. He is particularly qualified to discuss the pros and cons of film school as he is a graduate and former instructor at NYU Film School.

Film schools are a great place to learn the basics of filmmaking and meet like minded collaborators. They also provide a structured environment to experiment and hone your craft.

Unfortunately, I’ve met more than my fair share of young NYU and USC film school alumni deeply in debt with no clear job leads or any idea how to start making movies for a living. I’ve also met many DIYers who wonder if they missed out by skipping school. With tuition costs continuing to rise, and HD equipment costs continuing to plummet, the film school debate is worth reopening in 2011.

My goal in this post is to shed some light on the specifics of investing in film school and also share some cheaper alternatives to get a film education in a classroom setting. Read more

When ARE You Going To Get Started?

Film School Secrets

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I was at a birthday party last night and found myself talking to a young filmmaker, Robert, who had just completed his first feature film. Robert admitted that it wasn't very good but he was incredibly excited that he had completed it.

I asked him where he had gone to film school. His answer was quick and right on.

I want to be a filmmaker. No one's going to tell me I have to put myself $100,000 in debt and spend 4 years waiting to get started. Read more