Top Film schools?

Columbia is also a top notch school, but the focus is much more on writing, directing, and producing than on technical education.
 
brianluce said:
My dad taught at USC Film school, UCLA film school, UC Riverside and UCLA extension, I asked him about this comment and he agrees with it.
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Nice! If you don't need a degree to hang on the wall, this place is pretty much perfect (especially considering the price).
 
HorseFilms said:
Nice! If you don't need a degree to hang on the wall, this place is pretty much perfect (especially considering the price).
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The only thing here is you have to be able to separate the wheat from the chafe. Lotta people her talk out of their butts (me for example) and others are worth listening to (Barry Green).
 
Brian, what did your dad teach?

I love this site. It has taught me more about filmmaking than any other resource.
 
One major advantage of attending a film school (which I think is often overlooked) is that you will be held accountable for assignments and expected to respond to a curriculum designed by great instructors*. DVXuser.com is fantastic, and offers a lot of great information, but no one holds you accountable for actually creating work and participating in meaningful discussion. Additionally, the discussions are often led by folks who don't know their "curriculum" as well as others, and it can sometimes be tough to separate the knowledgeable members from the pack. Some people need the structure, the physical environment, and the face-to-face interactions with peers and instructors every day.

That said, I have no intention of trying to enroll in an MFA program because I hold myself accountable for my work and I am an active user here. Different strokes for different folks.


*at the top film schools, that is.
 
I really enjoyed my time at SF State. Good film program, and having a regular BA from a 4 year college is worth it for finding employment outside of film, too.
 
mrWr0ng said:
I really enjoyed my time at SF State. Good film program, and having a regular BA from a 4 year college is worth it for finding employment outside of film, too.
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As a UC grad, I've got a horrible superiority complex in regards to the CSU system.
But, for whatever reason, SF State has an impressive pedigree when it comes to the arts. Props to that place.

For those who may lack funding, high SAT scores, good Grades, or are running from the law, SF State should be on your short list. Some pretty hot chicks go there too. It's win win.
 
HorseFilms said:
dvxuser.com
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Absolutely. :thumbsup:

I've learned so much here, as well as on other cine-forums on the Net - REDUser, DVInfo, etc.

I particularly like this site also:


http://www.4filmmaking.com/


Great articles on every aspect of filmmaking, and also - recommended Books, DVDs, websites, external links, etc.

So read, read, read, practice, practice, practice, practice, bang your head against the wall, learn from yours and other people's mistakes, drink beer, have fun and never give up.

It's what I do, or at least I'm trying.

Cheers. :beer:
 
herbalmedia said:
One major advantage of attending a film school (which I think is often overlooked) is that you will be held accountable for assignments and expected to respond to a curriculum designed by great instructors*. DVXuser.com is fantastic, and offers a lot of great information, but no one holds you accountable for actually creating work and participating in meaningful discussion. Additionally, the discussions are often led by folks who don't know their "curriculum" as well as others, and it can sometimes be tough to separate the knowledgeable members from the pack. Some people need the structure, the physical environment, and the face-to-face interactions with peers and instructors every day.

That said, I have no intention of trying to enroll in an MFA program because I hold myself accountable for my work and I am an active user here. Different strokes for different folks.


*at the top film schools, that is.
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Another great thing about films schools is you'll have access to tons of equipment for free. Networking is great too.
 
Well, after chunking down a buttload of money for tuition and fees, I wouldn't call it "free". It comes with the package.
 
Zander said:
Another great thing about films schools is you'll have access to tons of equipment for free. Networking is great too.
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In my undergrad film program...nothing was *free*. You had to hustle your a$$ off to get anything made and find a bargain. Student films were produced, outside of tuition, out of pocket. The budget for my senior film was nearly $13,000 grand and we had to either raise it or cough it up.

Sorry TC, but I still have hard feelings about that school...:grin:
 
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