Have you studied film?

Question

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I'm looking for general information on film courses around the world.

I'd like to do any course that would lead me into doing film (you know BIG-TIME film projects)

I've recently heard about the New York and London film schools.

I'm wondering about how to be accepted into these colleges-do you have to pay?...or can I get in with a good portfolio or a degree from an Irish college.

I'm not limiting myself to just Ireland-Film is a passion that will cause me to burst if I cant do the projects I plan to do.

My lifetime goal is to bring to life the stories that I've written through film and animation working with musicitions while also editing.


SO PLEASE:any information is helpful e-mail addresses or ways of contacting people in the London or New York schools...

also any new information is welcome: names of other colleges, people to contact for an apprenticeship- or any other way of working in the 'business'

Answer 1

I'm a little biased, I love my film school. Point Park University has a great film program, I was in it. It's in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the teachers are phenominal. Its a private college, yes you would have to pay, but financial aid can help.

Good luck in whatever school you choose!

Answer 2

You'll want to differentiate between Film Studies (which I currently do), and Film Production (which I had a module on last semester, but no more). Film Studies involves lots of reading and writing and theory, and makes it easier to criticise films. Film Production is... well. Yeah. Practical.

But it's not as if half the establishments do one and half do the other; some places' courses might be half and half, or TV/Radio/Media studies as well. And of course, in the theory courses, there's only so much that they can fit into three years (on average), so those courses will differ in aims wherever you look.

If you have piles of disposable income, then I'd recommend doing a good Film Studies course, and then going to a Film School where you'll get the opportunity to put your ideas into practise and make the best damn film ever. If you have less disposable income, then decide which area of the subject is your real passion, and go to the place which will help you the best with it. Where is best for what, depends on what "what" is.

The Film School in London is great (the alumni list stretches long and rich). And expensive. As are most similar places across the globe I bet.

In terms of Film Studies places, then I'm told that the best ones in the UK (no idea about abroad, sorry) are at UEA, Warwick, King's College London, Surrey, De Montford, Hertfordshire... there's loads probably, and they wildly differ in course content and structure, so do as much research into the possibilities everywhere. Read on what they teach, how they teach, and who teaches it (if you Google the staff names and everywhere says that they're experts, you're on to a winner), and see what interests you.

Know though, that there are very few really well-paid film jobs around the world, and most of those are for actors.

If you have a guidance/careers counsellor available, go ask them. The more opinions the better. And best wishes regardless of how it goes in the next few years :)

Answer 3

This movie was based on a true story it was heartwarming,intense and well produced. It was about friendship and self-esteem. When you have talent let people notice you. Don't let anyone bring you down. Remember always reach for the best because deserve best life has to offer you. We are all talented in some way so dream and dream big. I've heard of New York and London but sorry I'm can't help you. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

Take the plunge - unless you want to direct or shoot and need to spend hours studying tecchie stuff - you've gotta get out there and find work running. Of the 20 people on my course I'm the only one working in the industry after 10 years (I was also the only one working after 1 year). Unless you really really need to go to film school don't waste your time and money. I get hundreds of cvs from media graduates now and it honestly counts for nothing, as when you come out everyone starts at the same level. Show willing, smile and be indispensible. No amount of sitting around analysing Eisenstein movies will help with that.

Of course, my heartfelt advice will always be don't get involved in this whole circus to begin with...

Answer 5

I'm writing from Canada. If you're interested in animation. Seneca College is a great starting point. Lots of graduates get employment at Disney and Pixar.

The National Film Board of Canada, world renown in animation could also help you. They nuture filmmakers and auteurs. They also win awards (see Oscars prizes!!!)

I studied at Ryerson Polytechnic University. It has a good hands on film program and good radio/television program. Graduates include Bruce McDonald.

Canadian Film Centre is a concentrated film school founded by Norman Jewison. I think there are citizenship issues though.

Good luck

Answer 6

i don't know about that much either, but i'd like to know. I have big ideas, that i'd love to turn into movies, i've made short animations on flash (macromedia software) and i've found that to be really cool, i've even thought of a company name.. You would probably have to go to college, i'd say it would cost money. Your teachers would probably be able to help you with getting contacts and stuff. Try too get as many contacts in that feild as you can. The more you get, the better the chance you will have of fullfilling your goal, and don't give up! hope it all goes well!

Answer 7

Try the London College of Communiction, there one of the best universities in London, they do a selection of film courses. As an international student though you'd probably have to pay a couple of thousand pounds. Check out there website:

http://www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/

hope i've helped a little...

Answer 8

Talk to the Professors for the departments (I would imagine the professors probably teach courses for both and that there are at least a few courses that can be taken for each) and ask them your questions. They can give you the most accurate answers.

Answer 9

i'm starting to dtudy film in a sort of type kind of way but it isnt problab quite exactly the sort of thing that you mean really if u know what i mean

Answer 10

i haven't studied film but im gonna give u a star!