u/ilovedoggiesx3

hi! im currently a junior in high school who is already involved with the local film industry here in savannah but i am having a hard time choosing between scad or usc

with scad, like i said, i am in savannah so i will not have to worry about housing which is a major advantage. however, the film industry here isnt all it's hyped up to be (i know that is true for most places, but for some reason people praise this city like crazy). the most interest this town gets from the greater industry is the scad film festival but the industry here in GA is growing rapidly and i am sure that will change within a few years. only thing is, i am really bad at predicting those things and knowing my luck if i go to usc the savannah industry will magically pop off. it is quite nice being only 4-5 hours away from ATL, but i am not excited at the idea of having to drive that far to do anything on a larger scale.

that is why i am considering usc. the film industry is dry in general as of right now but la is still where most major production studios reside. the access to bigger studios in closer proximity really increases the significance of internships with the addition of them being accessible at all times. i also know usc is very prestigious and i want to make my qualifications look as outstanding as possible to help ensure i land a well-paying job. the biggest issue is the cost. i am going to work as hard as possible to earn as many scholarships as i can this year, but i dont want to go into major debt over a degree that might not even be worth it.

i was thinking about going to scad to get my undergrad and then to usc for my bachelor, but i dont even know if a BA means anything unless i want to teach (which i doubt ill ever do)

i'd also like to add that i am a woman and it would be a lie to say we have an equal chance in this industry lol. im thinking maybe i should pursue a career in something stable, like medicine or smth, and then pursue my passion for film later in life. but this is something i have wanted for so, so long and i'd really love to follow my passion.

thank u all, hope today goes well for u xx

hi! i’m a junior in highschool who wants to pursue a film degree. i’m trying to decide between a few different colleges and would really like to hear from graduated students. how is your career going? did you find it hard to find a job? is your career going (realistically) to plan? tell me everything! the good, the bad, what you wish you knew, what u regret, etc.

i’d like to hear from women in particular, since the film industry is known to be much much harsher towards us. but all opinions are appreciated! thank you :)