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Rhino22 · 02-11-2004, 06:07 PM

Hey guys,

Although I am currently in the adult biz, I ultimately want to end up in the mainstream film industry...

On the side I write screenplay's and make little indy films. I'm going to a university, but they don't offer a film program here. I looked into UCLA, but tuition there is about 20-30 Grand a semester, so that's a bit out of my price range.

I was wondering if anyone knows of a school specifcally for film? I.E. Directing, Editing, Producing school's... I did a search on Google but didn't come up with anything solid. Any help you guys can offer is much appreciated!

tayloryum · 02-11-2004, 06:10 PM

usc - i think that's where quentin tarrantino went.

Rhino22 · 02-11-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by tayloryum
usc - i think that's where quentin tarrantino went.

University of San Diego?

I don't want to go to a univ... more like a technical school that only offers film programs.

GonePhishing · 02-11-2004, 06:12 PM

U of Wisc. in Madison is a good film place.

sperbonzo · 02-11-2004, 06:15 PM

New York Film School (TISCH)

http://filmtv.tisch.nyu.edu/page/home

They are number one

UCLA film school

http://www.filmtv.ucla.edu/

...is number two

USC

http://www-cntv.usc.edu/

...is number three

IMO

sperbonzo · 02-11-2004, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by Rhino22

University of San Diego?

I don't want to go to a univ... more like a technical school that only offers film programs.

Sorry, didn't see that....

in that case, try:

New York Film academy (online course)

http://www.nyfa.com/

Peter Romero · 02-11-2004, 06:19 PM

Hollywood Film Institute - 2 day crash course - awesome!

tony286 · 02-11-2004, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tayloryum
usc - i think that's where quentin tarrantino went.

Actually Quentin didnt go to college , his education was working in video store and watching movies all day long.

Mr.Fiction · 02-11-2004, 06:37 PM

Hustler DJ · 02-11-2004, 06:45 PM

Different film schools have different specialties. NYU is great for documentary-style/intellectual stuff, USC is much better for mainstream screenwriting, technical stuff, etc -- IMHO, of course.

If you're looking for a purely technical school -- first off, I'd say don't bother. Get the lowest level job you can find with a studio (reading scripts, emptying trash cans, whatever) and go to the school of hard knocks.

If you're dead set on spending some money to 'learn the trade', take some cheaper classes at UCLA Extension -- easier to fit into a full-time work schedule, too.

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Shoehorn! · 02-11-2004, 07:07 PM

I can't believe no one has posted Full Sail. It's in Florida, right near Orlando. www.fullsail.edu Excellent film school.

Head · 02-11-2004, 07:16 PM

I would think UCLA would be the best!
Ever thought of some Canadian schools? A lot cheaper than U.S ones.

Rhino22 · 02-11-2004, 07:17 PM

what do you guys think of the New York Film Academy?

http://www.nyfa.com/workshops/OneYear_Frameset.html

Head · 02-11-2004, 07:18 PM

Ever thought of Canadian school? A lot cheaper then U.S ones.

Doctor Dre · 02-11-2004, 07:37 PM

come to canada its WAY WAY cheaper :P

TheMaster · 02-11-2004, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by POV Porn guy
Hollywood Film Institute - 2 day crash course - awesome!

have you taken it?

wanted to, but there class in Sweden was already sold out, so now I have to wait untill they come to London

TheMaster · 02-11-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by tony404

Actually Quentin didnt go to college , his education was working in video store and watching movies all day long.

+ I think he took the Hollywood Film Institute - 2 day crash course once

don't really matter, it's because he watched movies all his life.

Just need to learn the "how to's"

crockett · 02-11-2004, 07:43 PM

http://www.fullsail.com

I've heard both good and bad... I almost went there for their animation degree but decided aginst it..

TheMaster · 02-11-2004, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by Head
Ever thought of Canadian school? A lot cheaper then U.S ones.

go to FAMU in Prague, the Czech Republic, much cheaper as Canada

No, serieusly, at the moment they only have a master year for foreigners, but they have plans to open up all the classes next year.

Why FAMU, one of the best of Europe and yes there are several Americans who study there each year.
+ people like Brian De Palma come and talk, Matt Damon & Ben Affleck come to your student parties.

Can't wait to go there in september

Validus · 02-11-2004, 07:52 PM

I went to CDIS (Center for Digital Imaging and Sound) did the diploma program in Visual Effects and Digital Animation, it was okay. I hear they have good film programs. Check it out. They are located in Canada, BC. Vancouver to be exact. Watch it though, they are NOT cheap. Have state of the art equipment though.

m00d · 02-11-2004, 07:53 PM

The New School University http://www.newschool.edu

NYU

TheMaster · 02-11-2004, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sperbonzo

Sorry, didn't see that....

in that case, try:

New York Film academy (online course)

http://www.nyfa.com/

where are there online courses, can't find them

+ does someone know any online production courses?

TheMaster · 02-11-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by m00d
The New School University http://www.newschool.edu

NYU

goddamn, courses at $440.00 a piece, that's what 1 year costs over here

SykkBoy · 02-11-2004, 08:09 PM

Robert Rodriguez's 10-Minute Film School

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Rhino22 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 2,288	Film School? Hey guys, Although I am currently in the adult biz, I ultimately want to end up in the mainstream film industry... On the side I write screenplay's and make little indy films. I'm going to a university, but they don't offer a film program here. I looked into UCLA, but tuition there is about 20-30 Grand a semester, so that's a bit out of my price range. I was wondering if anyone knows of a school specifcally for film? I.E. Directing, Editing, Producing school's... I did a search on Google but didn't come up with anything solid. Any help you guys can offer is much appreciated!

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Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	I went to CDIS (Center for Digital Imaging and Sound) did the diploma program in Visual Effects and Digital Animation, it was okay. I hear they have good film programs. Check it out. They are located in Canada, BC. Vancouver to be exact. Watch it though, they are NOT cheap. Have state of the art equipment though.

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