r/filmschool

Hey everyone, I'm trying to help my brother make a decision and would love some outside perspective.

**The situation:** He's a transfer student, CA resident. He got accepted to NYU Tisch Cinema Studies (pretty excited about that one, obviously), but he already accepted UCSB Film & Media Studies and secured housing there.

**What he actually does:** He's got a Twitter page with 4-5k followers where he reacts to and analyzes film/media stuff constantly. Watches shows and movies all day. He's really opinionated and good at breaking down why something works or doesn't work. He's mentioned potentially getting into sales/marketing because he likes having a platform and being persuasive about media.

**The money part:**
- NYU Tisch: ~$91k/year ($182k for 2 years). He's a transfer student so he doesn't qualify for their need-based aid promise. That's... a lot.
- UCSB: ~$17k/year tuition/fees, housing already secured (~$90k total for 2 years). As a CA resident, this is way more manageable.

**Why he might want NYU:** It's ranked #1 for film schools, the prestige is insane, NYC is the cultural hub, connections are unmatched.

**Why UCSB might make more sense:** He's interested in analysis/criticism, not production. LA has all the streaming platforms and marketing jobs. He could graduate debt-free and actually pursue unpaid internships that build his brand. His Twitter presence is already his best credential.

**The question:** Is the NYU prestige worth $182k in debt for a transfer student who's more interested in the critical/analytical side of film and the marketing angle? Or does UCSB make more sense for where he actually wants to go career-wise?

Would love to hear what people think, especially if you've been through this decision or work in film/media/entertainment.

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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

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I'm 21, just finished my film degree at USC a year early, and my family is supporting me through a gap year before I figure out whether to go into the workforce or pursue grad school.

I have a loose plan so far — studying French for a couple months, then heading to Essen (Spiel) in October to help promote a board game — but the rest of the year is wide open.

Would love to hear from people who've been through it:

• What did you wish you'd done but didn't?
• What did you actually do that you're still grateful for?
• Anything you spent time on that felt productive but turned out to be a waste?

Not looking for a "perfect plan," just real experiences. What would you tell your gap year self?

I need some advice when comparing these particular films schools that I’m applying to for BFA in filmmaking.

Quality of cinematography courses and camera department experience is very important to me.

Anybody have any good input on either of these schools?

Thank you in advance.