loyola in L.A. good film school?

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emereica_zr

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alright im a junior in highschool and im looking to go to college after i graduate (the sumer of 07) but the thing is my grades arnt the best(3.o avrg) and i cant afford one of those independent film schools that dont run through a university like fullsail or what not... im looking at loyola and i was wondering if anyone has gone there or experienced their film program first hand... well please help me out... and any links or information to other film schools that suite my situation would be much appreciated.. thanks in advance
 
Hey, maybe you won't like this advice, but I'd say forget film school. Do it the Tarantino way, watch lots of movies.

It'd be better for you to go do a University, major in Marketing or Business, and concentrate every project you have on the entertainment industry. Go to a school with a decent film program, in a city where there are tons of independent films, and start working in the industry and making friends/connections as soon/much as you can. Some schools will let you use/borrow the equipment even if you're not in the film program. Make friends with the film students and help them on their projects.

For whatever discipline you thought you'd want to study at film school (D.P., director, producer, screenwriter, editor), buy $500 worth of books instead on the subject (or all the subjects), and invest in a camera such as a DVX100 or XL2 to start producing your own stuff.

Work with everyone and anyone you can, learn from them. Soak up knowledge like a sponge.

Live an interesting, creative life. Get out in the world and experience as much as you can. These experiences will open up your mind and help you channel your creative energy.

These are just my tips, and this method is by no means best for everyone.

Most importantly of all, enjoy life and don't worry about choosing any specific path. There are many ways to get to your final destination and in my experience the path always picks you, not the other way around.

Best of luck,

David
 
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