u/AstonishingAnts

(repost because I originally posted in the wrong sub haha)

Hello! I’m in my last year of high school now, and my plan after is to complete my undergraduate education (bachelors degree in something unrelated) in my home country before going abroad for film school.
I’m currently looking at UK or Canada, as I’m not keen on studying in the US.

1. ⁠National Film & Television School, I’m not too familiar with this one but it sounds the most promising since they offer MFAs (I would prefer a longer term degree)
2. ⁠National Film & Television School, I’m not too familiar with this one but it sounds the most promising since they offer MFAs (I would prefer a longer term degree)

I wanted to ask:
- Any specific prerequisites (industry experience, school club experience etc) I should worry about?
- Any tips for building a portfolio (if required)? I’m currently a fine arts student so I’m familiar with curating a portfolio, wondering if a film portfolio should be any different
- Any pros/cons for the above mentioned schools?
- Suggestions for other schools in Europe/Canada I could look into?
- What is it like breaking into the industry after school? especially in UK and Canada because of the concentrated film industries there

Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated :)

Hello! I’m in my last year of high school now, and my plan after is to complete my undergraduate education (bachelors degree in something unrelated) in my home country before going abroad for film school.
I’m currently looking at UK or Canada, as I’m not keen on studying in the US.

1. London Film School is the school I researched most on, they offer MA programs and they’re a bit longer in duration (2 years)

2. Vancouver Film School is another one I’m considering, but they only offer 12-month diplomas rather than officially recognised degrees iirc

3. National Film & Television School, I’m not too familiar with this one but it sounds the most promising since they offer MFAs (I would prefer a longer term degree)

I wanted to ask:
- Any tips for building a portfolio (if required)? I’m currently a fine arts student so I’m familiar with curating a portfolio, wondering if a film portfolio should be any different
- Any pros/cons for the above mentioned schools?
- Suggestions for other schools in Europe/Canada I could look into?
- What is it like breaking into the industry after school? especially in UK and Canada because of the concentrated film industries there

Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated :)