Choose the Film School that is Right for You!

There are many different film schools that have various concentrations and in general, are expensive to attend, so it is very important to do your research before applying and enrolling. Certain schools may teach you how to use a camera but that’s not the point of film school. The major point of a film school education should emphasize the ability to tell stories in the visual medium of film and/or video and should cover the aspects of screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, editing and film/TV distribution. Some schools teach the aspect of production but post-production such as editing and sound effects, is equally important.

Very few schools cover the aspect of film distribution which can be critical when you go to sell your work. Unfortunately, few film professors are aware of the way in which the financing, sale or distribution of film/TV actually works. Most academics simply study films and have simply not had the opportunity to make films, which makes it even more important to attend a school with instructors that have real-world film industry knowledge, connections and production/distribution expertise. It is usually because of that connection with the industry that instructors can offer their students, networking opportunities when they graduate.

So when searching for a film school, pick a school that has a pleasant, fun atmosphere simply because you will be spending a ton of time, thinking, creating, writing, shooting and it should really be the best year(s) of your life!

Written By:Kalman Szegvary, Producer & Head of Film/TV Production, Trebas Institute