I don't know about America but in the UK the area of films is generally split into two sectors. Film School (better known as Film Studies) and Film Making (sometimes also known as Film and TV Production). Film School is generally about the theory, philosophy and art of the medium. So it is important to know which area of the film industry you want to go into. Do you want to make films, or do you want to discuss and critique films? Sometimes people have bad experiences when their expectations does not meet the reality because they did not research what was going to be taught. As for not finding similar passionate people on your course, it happens with every subject whether it is Economics, Physics or Films etc. Never mind about them. Focus on yourself and what you can get out of the course. And for those people struggling to "break" into the film industry, no no no no. You got it all wrong. You don't break into the film industry. You become good enough for the film industry to break into you. You don't chase the film industry. You become good enough for the film industry to chase after you. In fact, watch the first 45 seconds of this video and what does Isaac say? He said his film was being screened, he was sent to places to show it, and he created his own film studio. All this by his senior year and without attending film school. In other words, the film industry chased him. Film education from any university will ALWAYS be more academic than practical (even for the Filmmaking course) because the nature of university is academia. If people are super serious about the process of making films then they need to go to a dedicated film school. I don't know about America but in the UK, it would be schools like The London Film School, London Film Academy, National Film and Television School etc. I say this as someone who graduated from Film Studies at university. I loved every moment of it. Learning about different genres, films from around the world and the history of films. I didn't learn much about the process of filmmaking and was only given an introduction to it but that's okay. I wasn't expecting to learn how to be a cinematographer at university. And now, I spend my time writing and discussing films while writing a film script in my spare time. Who knows, maybe one day I'll meet up with a filmmaker/director and turn my script into a film. Film School (at university) was right for me. The important thing is to figure out what you want, and then research how to do it. We live in the world of the internet now. Information is everywhere!
if you dont mind me asking what film school did you go to? I'm in the UK also and although I'm looking for a more practical filmmaking school would still be interesting to know where you went to.
@@zainedinemian1831 Portsmouth Uni. Not the most highest ranking uni but I enjoyed it. And it's situated close to the sea. The smell of the sea can be very refreshing when you live in a city all your life. Also Southampton, Brighton, and Eastbourne are 3 great places to visit.
coming from a LMU film student entering my final year, film school is a joke and does nothing to help you break into the industry, i've built all my skills and connections outside the classroom. - If you're currently applying to film schools with the intent of joining one of the unions or guilds do not go
@@d.effieeThat’s what your portfolio does. It shows how good you actually are and what your capabilities are. As a bonus it doesn’t cost thousands of dollars to make a portfolio
@@d.effieethe point of college for other majors is that you can always rely on getting a decent job with those degrees. they're like safety nets in comparison to just leaving college and either self studying and applying straight to a job or getting involved in a small, risky startup with no backup plan. the problem is that film school doesn't 100% provide that safety net.
Exactly, the only difference between Film school and other majors is that in film school you shouldn’t and can’t rely on your degree, you actually have to put in work outside of class.
Man thanks for the video, I am currently also struggling whether to go to grad school for filmmaking or not. The tuition of UCLA is like 70000$. I really want to make my own film and get into the industry. I always thought by going to top film schools was the only way to get into the industry...
I think there are dropouts from every college or school. Studying in college is not for everyone, if you passion for filmmaking and able to organize your work and have connections with other people than don't go to film school. If you want to have college experience, move away from your parents, and a lot of projects with deadlines fits you, tgan go for it. Every person experience is individual. It's you who makes decision to go for it or not. You are the one who is responsible for your life! Don't be hesitant and make right decisions!
Dude it's not just film school it's the same experience at every college you go. Event in India which is a very cultured society. I have experienced the same.
I'm really glad I stumbled upon this video. I am not interested in film whatsoever. Quite the opposite actually, forensic science. I've been binge-watching college RUclips videos since I got accepted to my dream school for forensic science, which has me excited, but something is comforting in knowing that so many people go for what they want and even if it doesn't go to plan, everything turns out okay.
I absolutely agree with a lot of what your saying but it’s worth it to look into other film schools and experience you have at film school is always what you make of it
Thats such a heartbreaking story to hear , me also wanting to pursue content creation and business , something out of niche for any indian undergrad ,its difficut ,but your story just inspired me to push harder . Thanks mann, and much more power and support to you and all the best for your upcoming films
63,000 a year? are you quitting me that's a huge amount of money man! no is that much cost a year at LAFS? I Won't do it there more and I'll take some other career that make more and fast money then Film. I think Kevin the the most important thing from those school is to learn everything the normal people don't know do and know like all the tecnics and everything else the they teach and show you the tools to make movies, then you have to use your creativities and everything the school teached you and then do your own projects and I think that , that what you did with your friend in Arizona, by the way congratulations about your success, my good vibes man 4 u and thank you four be kind and talk and share your experiences. thank you From San Jose CA Manuel.
Hi i am a 9th grader and i wanna make films so badly. But i have no place to shoot or many equipments. I have so many different ideas but i only have 2 of my friend that’s interested.i dont know what to do
Love the video! 🙌 hope you’re doing good now. I’ve heard lots of people say film school is worth it to gain some knowledge on the basics and get access to equipment… would you agree with that? Say one goes to a smaller film school just to get an insight into what it’s like and learn what you need to know and to get some advice and stuff would that make sense in your eyes? (uni is mostly free here so that’s not really the biggest concern) It’s hard to find people with an interest in film making here and I feel like everyone goes to LA, London or the USA to connect with others and get opportunities and access through that… ig doing a sort of internship or sth would be the best to get a taste for the industry and filmmaking business in general (like you said) but that’s probably hard to find unless you’re in a big city (specifically one in the usa)…
Thanks for watching! Well if school is free in your country then I think it seems like a great idea to go to get equipment experience and meet people. My big issue with film school is that it is just not worth it for the money. You can spend that money on your own films and work on other people's sets and gain way more experience that way. But if school is free and you don't have many opportunities around you then it seems like a great way to get started. Just don't forget to work on your own stuff and make things with your friends. That's where the real magic happens.
Wow! This is surprising, coming from the Caribbean No knowing more than I could have researched I went to Capilano University across the pond in Canada. There program is production heavy in the first two and a half years. It was a good experience I learnt a lot.
Probably should have gone to The AFI Conservatory school in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, or at least checked it out before enrolling at UCLA . Their alumni is impressive.
Nahhhhhhhhh you’re in undergrad. Exercising their freedom either by partying or being out all the time is like 90% of young folks’ priority in their first year. Also UCLA general education is invaluable. Your few months at UCLA is not an accurate or objective take on a film school experience. You would have known that if you stayed.
I absolutely agree with a lot of what your saying but it’s worth it to look into other film schools and experience you have at film school is always what you make of it
I don't know about America but in the UK the area of films is generally split into two sectors. Film School (better known as Film Studies) and Film Making (sometimes also known as Film and TV Production). Film School is generally about the theory, philosophy and art of the medium. So it is important to know which area of the film industry you want to go into. Do you want to make films, or do you want to discuss and critique films? Sometimes people have bad experiences when their expectations does not meet the reality because they did not research what was going to be taught. As for not finding similar passionate people on your course, it happens with every subject whether it is Economics, Physics or Films etc. Never mind about them. Focus on yourself and what you can get out of the course. And for those people struggling to "break" into the film industry, no no no no. You got it all wrong. You don't break into the film industry. You become good enough for the film industry to break into you. You don't chase the film industry. You become good enough for the film industry to chase after you. In fact, watch the first 45 seconds of this video and what does Isaac say? He said his film was being screened, he was sent to places to show it, and he created his own film studio. All this by his senior year and without attending film school. In other words, the film industry chased him. Film education from any university will ALWAYS be more academic than practical (even for the Filmmaking course) because the nature of university is academia. If people are super serious about the process of making films then they need to go to a dedicated film school. I don't know about America but in the UK, it would be schools like The London Film School, London Film Academy, National Film and Television School etc. I say this as someone who graduated from Film Studies at university. I loved every moment of it. Learning about different genres, films from around the world and the history of films. I didn't learn much about the process of filmmaking and was only given an introduction to it but that's okay. I wasn't expecting to learn how to be a cinematographer at university. And now, I spend my time writing and discussing films while writing a film script in my spare time. Who knows, maybe one day I'll meet up with a filmmaker/director and turn my script into a film. Film School (at university) was right for me. The important thing is to figure out what you want, and then research how to do it. We live in the world of the internet now. Information is everywhere!
if you dont mind me asking what film school did you go to? I'm in the UK also and although I'm looking for a more practical filmmaking school would still be interesting to know where you went to.
@@zainedinemian1831 Portsmouth Uni. Not the most highest ranking uni but I enjoyed it. And it's situated close to the sea. The smell of the sea can be very refreshing when you live in a city all your life. Also Southampton, Brighton, and Eastbourne are 3 great places to visit.
I've been searching for a UK view on film school. This honestly help me out a lot.
if you feel lonely in your class, its probably a sign that you're in the wrong one
coming from a LMU film student entering my final year, film school is a joke and does nothing to help you break into the industry, i've built all my skills and connections outside the classroom. - If you're currently applying to film schools with the intent of joining one of the unions or guilds do not go
i dont think its bad. different people have different experiences and expectations, this goes to a lot of studies out there.
but the degree will make me look more professional/qualified, no?
@@d.effieeThat’s what your portfolio does. It shows how good you actually are and what your capabilities are. As a bonus it doesn’t cost thousands of dollars to make a portfolio
@@d.effieethe point of college for other majors is that you can always rely on getting a decent job with those degrees. they're like safety nets in comparison to just leaving college and either self studying and applying straight to a job or getting involved in a small, risky startup with no backup plan. the problem is that film school doesn't 100% provide that safety net.
All of what you said can be applied to college in general not just film school. Any and every college is just like this.
Exactly, the only difference between Film school and other majors is that in film school you shouldn’t and can’t rely on your degree, you actually have to put in work outside of class.
Man thanks for the video, I am currently also struggling whether to go to grad school for filmmaking or not. The tuition of UCLA is like 70000$. I really want to make my own film and get into the industry. I always thought by going to top film schools was the only way to get into the industry...
I think there are dropouts from every college or school. Studying in college is not for everyone, if you passion for filmmaking and able to organize your work and have connections with other people than don't go to film school. If you want to have college experience, move away from your parents, and a lot of projects with deadlines fits you, tgan go for it. Every person experience is individual. It's you who makes decision to go for it or not. You are the one who is responsible for your life! Don't be hesitant and make right decisions!
man, this video really gave me the comfort i needed after not getting into the uni i wanted. thank you for posting this
Aww you were so scared to think for yourself you needed a RUclips video to coddle you
@@latenighthazard dawg your scripts are mid and your cuts are more jarring than madame web’s ADR 😭 focus on your own struggles bud
@@BeezyGamer at least I’m man enough to think for myself! Never needed RUclips to justify any decision 👍
@@latenighthazard be quiet bru
straight up man, proud of you for following what you want.
Dude it's not just film school it's the same experience at every college you go. Event in India which is a very cultured society. I have experienced the same.
I'm really glad I stumbled upon this video. I am not interested in film whatsoever. Quite the opposite actually, forensic science. I've been binge-watching college RUclips videos since I got accepted to my dream school for forensic science, which has me excited, but something is comforting in knowing that so many people go for what they want and even if it doesn't go to plan, everything turns out okay.
Thank you so much man, I’m currently describing if I should go to college and you just played a big role in my descision🙏🏼
I absolutely agree with a lot of what your saying but it’s worth it to look into other film schools and experience you have at film school is always what you make of it
Thank you for making this video. Really informative for people entering the industry.
Thats such a heartbreaking story to hear , me also wanting to pursue content creation and business , something out of niche for any indian undergrad ,its difficut ,but your story just inspired me to push harder . Thanks mann, and much more power and support to you and all the best for your upcoming films
best review about film school
If anyone is from LA and works in film! Let’s connect 😁
Bro!! Hope you're doing well. I had no idea you were from Fort Mill. I just lived a year about 5 miles north of Fort Mill in NC.
Dude no way thats crazy! Are you still around there??
@@KimProductions Nah bro I'm back in LA now. How about you? Where you located now?
@@dprknews1912 I'm living out in the motherland South Korea man. Hit me up when you visit next!
The 10,000 hour rule=Film School. (DIY)
I appreciate the advice I might try it out.. not sure yet
I've got a question though : so I wanted to study bachelor of 'Film Directing' in Warsaw. Would that be the same..?
are you still in South Carolia I'm looking for a collaborator in film
63,000 a year? are you quitting me that's a huge amount of money man! no is that much cost a year at LAFS? I Won't do it there more and I'll take some other career that make more and fast money then Film. I think Kevin the the most important thing from those school is to learn everything the normal people don't know do and know like all the tecnics and everything else the they teach and show you the tools to make movies, then you have to use your creativities and everything the school teached you and then do your own projects and I think that , that what you did with your friend in Arizona, by the way congratulations about your success, my good vibes man 4 u and thank you four be kind and talk and share your experiences.
thank you
From San Jose CA Manuel.
Hi i am a 9th grader and i wanna make films so badly. But i have no place to shoot or many equipments. I have so many different ideas but i only have 2 of my friend that’s interested.i dont know what to do
hell no man - there nice and bad parts - doesn't feel like there's a good return
Love the video! 🙌 hope you’re doing good now. I’ve heard lots of people say film school is worth it to gain some knowledge on the basics and get access to equipment… would you agree with that?
Say one goes to a smaller film school just to get an insight into what it’s like and learn what you need to know and to get some advice and stuff would that make sense in your eyes? (uni is mostly free here so that’s not really the biggest concern)
It’s hard to find people with an interest in film making here and I feel like everyone goes to LA, London or the USA to connect with others and get opportunities and access through that…
ig doing a sort of internship or sth would be the best to get a taste for the industry and filmmaking business in general (like you said) but that’s probably hard to find unless you’re in a big city (specifically one in the usa)…
Thanks for watching! Well if school is free in your country then I think it seems like a great idea to go to get equipment experience and meet people. My big issue with film school is that it is just not worth it for the money. You can spend that money on your own films and work on other people's sets and gain way more experience that way. But if school is free and you don't have many opportunities around you then it seems like a great way to get started. Just don't forget to work on your own stuff and make things with your friends. That's where the real magic happens.
@@KimProductions thanks for responding!
Uni for free ?! Can i ask where are you from ?
i really need help but dont know where to start
Wow! This is surprising, coming from the Caribbean No knowing more than I could have researched I went to Capilano University across the pond in Canada. There program is production heavy in the first two and a half years. It was a good experience I learnt a lot.
Such a motivational video 😢❤
Probably should have gone to The AFI Conservatory school in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, or at least checked it out before enrolling at UCLA . Their alumni is impressive.
AFI is a grad school which means you need at least bachelors
Nahhhhhhhhh you’re in undergrad. Exercising their freedom either by partying or being out all the time is like 90% of young folks’ priority in their first year. Also UCLA general education is invaluable. Your few months at UCLA is not an accurate or objective take on a film school experience. You would have known that if you stayed.
Wow, $63,000 a year for a prestigious state college - does that include housing?
I absolutely agree with a lot of what your saying but it’s worth it to look into other film schools and experience you have at film school is always what you make of it