What is film school like? | FILM SCHOOL 101
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hello! I often receive a lot of questions about film school, what is it like, how to know if it's right for you, etc, so I thought i'd make a video answering some of those questions! I went to Full Sail University and my experiences might not be the same as people who went to a different school, but i tried my best to answer everything thoroughly! If you have more questions, you can dm me on my insta or my twitter, or if you prefer to be anonymous you can ask me on my tumblr :D hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful!
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Hahahaha in the background ''it's not the BEST screenplay...''
love it
lifelikejosie lol perfect timing 😂
i love making cinematic scenes but im scared that this job wont help me survive in the future ):
I'm probably too late lmaoo but i think if you are intrested in cinema and that's what you really want to do in the future then you should do it. I believe everything comes with fear because the future is so obscure and unknown but that's what makes it much more exciting.
(Also i kinda think living in fear but doing what you love is better than living doing something you don't enjoy)
Good luckk i believe in youuu❤❤
@@giantpotatohead9206 hey thankkkkyou so much I was facing the same problem like that previous comment and was about to decide whether to give it a try or not and your comment was really helpful 💛
Same:(
Did you ever do it?
Did u do it?
Agreed. I made way more $$ as a filmmaker than I would have doing my plan B because I was ACTUALLY passionate about it and 14 hour days were easy because I loved it.
How are you doing rn?
“It’s like people only do things because they get paid, and that’s just really sad!”
"I can't think about this now, it's giving a headache"
How else dyou survive, not everybody's parents are that rich
As someone who is seriously considering majoring in film (despite my families various protests) this was really really helpful!
Same my family won't let me go to film school too expensive :/
what did you decide?
I go to film school next year and this just made me more excited eeeeeee
Isabella Parker YAYY!
How's your film school life
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Isabella Parker how is it?
How is it?
I'm a freshman in highschool and I already have my hart set on film school I love it so much
Same! But you’re probably a sophomore by now 🙃
@@universesavior554 junior lol 😆
L E S L I E H I'm a freshman right now loool
I think I would love to just be inspired by all of the creative people around me
Could you do a video on what different roles there are in film?
Irwin's Child great idea! 💕
This was so interesting to watch!! Love your videos for the atmosphere you create 😍👏🏻
My advice to do best in film school would be all the work experience you can, never stop learning, watching, reading and making and working with others, meeting people that are already in the industry
thank you for making this video! I am a graduate on a 6 month film program in the small town i live, but am pursuing film in college in a much bigger city where there is a large industry. On youtube, and looking online it is highly discouraging seeing people say how film school is a waste, and not beneficial. i see tons of value in it, especially if it’s a hands on program like the one i’m interested in. Your video was a breath of fresh air, and didn’t make me feel panicky like a lot of other sources have on the topic :) thank youu
First video of u i had ever seen and im in love already 😍😍😍
i’m very passionate in film and i cannot wait to go to college for it! i’ve already been doing it for 4 years so.. i’m excited!
Thank you so much for making this video. It's so motivational to me. Ever since I was younger, people always told me I'd be the next Steven Spielberg. My life has always revolved around film. I just enjoy the heck out of it and it's what makes me happiest. I may not be the best, I may not be world famous, but as long as I enjoy the films I make, that's what matters. My happiness, because at the end of the day, what's the fun in a job without enjoyment?
You rock! I'm finishing up my 1st year of an MA program in Global Film & TV.
Med school must have been a trip -- I imagine it's incredibly overwhelming. Best to you. -MGM
This was really interesting! My brother is pursuing film so it's cool to hear another person's perspective! Nice video :) P.S. (I love your outfit)
thank you so much grace!
seriously loving your channel
This was really helpful, also perfect timing because I have been thinking about going to film school. Anyway, the only thing that seems kind of confusing is the application process for an international student, so maybe you could make a part 2 about that ? Loved the video, it was really informational ☺
Ieva Sabaliauskaitė same!
Ieva Sabaliauskaitė will do!❤
Thank you Monika! This was very helpful information.
just found out about your channel and it's amazing!! loved this video (:
i'm worried about the hours, i love film and can most see myself working on a film set but at the same time i don't want my entire life to revolve around my job
The thing about that is, yes you're working 12+ hours a day (I worked 30 hours straight once), BUT you can make enough money in 6 months to pay your bills for a year, so you can take literally months off every year if you want. (Or you can work straight through for years and save a lot.) Only thing is, for the first year or so, don't turn down any gigs or they'll never work with you again. After you've paid your dues, you can start taking more time off and be more selective about the jobs you take. The best thing you can do is get on a TV show so you can have some consistency in employment (assuming the show lasts a few seasons. Also, join IATSE. It's a lot up front, but it'll pay off in the end; union gigs pay more than double what non-union gigs pay in my experience. I worked on the show Nashville (a union job). Each season lasted about 6 months. I made more in that 6 months than I have in a year at almost any other job I've had. We're talking $3-500 a day. I worked as a grip. I worked as a PA on a reality show that wasn't union and only made $100 a day and working the same amount of hours (12-18 a day). The union gigs paid overtime; the non-union ones didn't unless you went over the equivalent of $7.25 (minimum wage) an hour.
And it's like my film professor said, "The worst day on set is still better than the best day in an office." Truism.
Jake Foster thanks for your reply! i’m 15, is there anything i can do now to prepare for my future in the film industry?
@@caroline-pm4mo Right now, you should be studying and learning about the different jobs you can do. If you want to do camera, learn about different types of cameras, different types of jobs people in camera departments do (like 1st or 2nd AC - assistant camera). If you want to edit, start learning now. Try to learn Adobe Premiere because that's the industry standard, but also learn different ones. If you want to do more physical jobs, learn what a grip is, what a lighting tech (electrician) is, and what they all do. You can also learn how to do woodworking or painting if you want to build sets. Learn how to sew and design clothes or cosmetology if you want to work in that sort of thing. Basically learn all you can about all the different jobs on set, even if you're not particularly interested in certain ones. Knowing as much as you can about how films are made will gain you respect and will also help you know how the specific job you want relates to the other jobs. For instance, grips and electricians work closely together, and are both part of the lighting department, but they're not the same job. I was a grip and electrician myself.
Speaking of which, those are both good trades to have. While they might be very physical and labor intensive (about the same as construction), they're probably the most in-demand. People who want to work in film often want one of the more "glamorous" jobs like producers, directors, directors of photography, and editors, but those fields are flooded and more competitive. BUT if you're willing to do some grunt work for a while, you'll start to meet more people in the industry and you never know what can happen. Maybe somebody knows a guy who's making a film and does need a camera person. Mention that you can do that too, maybe he could put a word in.
If you do want to do those more "glamorous" jobs, Make sure you do as much as you can on your own. You'll need to have a killer reel BEFORE you can expect to get any jobs, so you'll have to do a lot of unpaid stuff. You'll have to do that in most jobs in film for a little bit, anyway. It sucks, and in my opinion isn't right, but you gotta do what you gotta do. It's like an unpaid internship for any college degree.
When you get to film school, just pay attention, volunteer for everything, ask questions (you should also do that on the job), try to take a leadership role. But also, try not to brown nose or suck up too awful much haha. I ended up being crew leader in film school, and that's how I got most of the jobs. I'd be the guy the professor would go to when he heard about a paying gig around town. I was the best at what we did, and was the most consistent and dependable. Not trying to brag or anything, ha, but I was crew leader for a reason. The BIGGEST reason was that I was dependable. Any boss would rather have someone who wasn't maybe the technical best at the job, but who shows up on time every day, puts forth effort, does what they're told, and goes above and beyond than someone who is a wiz kid who knows how to do absolutely everything perfectly, but is flaky and irresponsible. There were things that other people did better than me (such as camera and sound), but I still got called on to do them because I worked the hardest. My nickname was GSD (Gets Shit Done) lol.
During and after that, learn the trade before you learn the tricks of the trade. Don't sit down (sounds simple, but it's a big deal), even if you're not actively doing something at the moment (a lot of film work is standing around, waiting for scenes to be filmed and whatnot). If you make a mistake, own up to it immediately, and do not try to hide it. Go to whoever your boss is and tell them. If you do that, you'll be responsible, but if you don't, and they figure it out, you'll be blamed. I'd rather be held responsible for something than be blamed for it, wouldn't you? Sure, you might get yelled at, but at the end of the day, they'll respect you.
Basically, just learn as much as you can, show up on time (on time means 15 minutes early), show up every day, take an active role in learning, ask questions, and be positive. You'll do fine.
Coming here as someone who originally wanted to pursue theatre, I actually feel like this is a little safer than acting. I know I have to have a creative career but I feel like I could more easily get a job as a filmmaker because I'm honestly not the best at acting. I also love films, not as much as live theatre but I still adore it!
this was really interesting thanks for sharing! :)
thanks, i'm glad you liked it!
Ohmygod im changing changing subjects from medical to film myself! So glad found your page
Loving your aesthetic
Ok but your advice seems to apply to more than just film school and I love it.
oh damn, when i was in high school my dream uni was full sail :') i live in southeast asia so it's almost impossible to go all the way there hahahaha. love your channel though, so glad i stumbled upon your videos.
I recently graduated with a MSc in Interactive Digital Media and I focused on video production while studying. But now I am considering going to a film school to do another Master's. I'm still in two minds about it, though. On the one hand, it is possible to learn so much online, on the other hand meeting people in real life seems like it could be beneficial. Good video, it's funny how the question of film school or no film school is still so debatable. I'd say if I could easily afford it, I would definitely go.
Blue Makes Movies yeah definitely. For me personally, i feel like i need to be in a classroom or else i'll get too distracted to actually learn something by myself. That's why i think film school was a good choice for me but it's definitely not for everybody and you don't need it in order to be a filmmaker!
Yes! Same! I feel like I have learned so much more in my first year at uni than I could have online. Meeting likeminded people also really helped me to be more hopefull and less stressed. (I do have to add that where I live universities are basically free so I am aware that itis not a posibility for everyone)
The networking is definitely helpful.
I'm deciding to choose which one I will choose Design communication visual or film school :( I love both of them
samee
I want to be a filmmaker/director when I'm older, and this is making me excited!! sry for late comment lol
Was really wondering, thanks for this video 👌😊🎬🎥
thank you for watching!
I'm binge-watching all of your videos :)))
Omg, can you please make a video on being an international student? I do art school in Brazil, but I just can't get film school out of my mind. I get totally lost whenever I start looking up how to apply and all that.
i did! here it is: th-cam.com/video/fgiVFNWNgQY/w-d-xo.html&
OMG I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Thank you!!
Well choosing film! Is all about passion!!!
Great video! Really helped!
that color grade is beautiful AF
just found your channel and love it💛👼✨
same
Thank you soo much for this 🤍
And enjoy and don't think about money, it will came and no time.Thank you Monica
Hi Monika Just seeing you on TH-cam talking about what it's like to be in film school, what you're doing is a great help, thank you. One thing I liked was that some schools spend a lot of time talking about film history. For me personally, that can be investigated outside of classes and I don't need a degree for that. I think they should teach the practical, how to use cameras, sketches, techniques, special effects, how to direct a film, scripts and everything else to create and put projects for sale and tips to integrate into the film industry and everything. What is needed is to be active doing research and learning on our own and not be in your comfort zone waiting for $ from heaven, we have to be like life, dynamic, creative and simple people, and have faith in God, believe me, try , it's free if you really want to get ahead. thank you Monika
The school I graduated from for Filmmaking focused more so on Film Theory. Which is great, maybe for the first semester but not so great when it takes over most classes. The ratio was not balanced, waaaay too many Film Theory classes but that's just how that school was. D: There wasn't a lot of hands on projects that you'd later be able to use as on resume so I mainly graduated with a piece of paper that no one cared about xD
And also, the location you live is very important. There's not many jobs here for filmmaking so I hope others can keep that in mind. Is your state in demand for what you're studying? If not, plan ahead of time to move and always do internships! I never had a chance to do internships because I was constantly working to pay for school :( and I definitely regret that.
Best Mermaid hey! What school did you go to?
I went to Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida (though most film classes were on the Ft. Lauderdale campus).
Best Mermaid thx for letting me know!
were you studying for BA or BFA?
Hi there. Discovered you thru comments on Wil's vlogs. Watched and subscribed 😁
welcome and thank you!!
same hahaha :D
what do you use to edit? I LOVEEEE ITTTT!!!!!❤️❤️
Depends on the type of person you are. Both paths have equal chances. The main way to succeed in film is to have passion in your project and learn how to network.
i'm a junior in hs and i really wanna go to film school but the farthest i've gotten to getting experience is storyboarding and mapping out plots and im really scared im gonna be really inexperiences when i get to school
The sound design of this video it’s the best. Well work always makes everyone miserable at some point, but we can at least pick some work we enjoy being miserable in...enjoyably miserably ?!?
this was so helpful thank you.
My heart is in film! I've done a fair few short courses and have my degree in marketing but I want to take that next step! It's hard to know weather to do a more intense course or just try and dive into the industry - what would you recommend?
No clue what I’m going to do... Currently studying international finance at university but I know I want to be a video editor in LA or New York. International tuition fees (if I were to move to the US) are my biggest worry, as well as making a ‘comfortable’ amount of money to live off of after.
Editor jobs are really hard to get in LA and NY. Unless you wanna do pornos. Even then... it's hard (pun fully intended).
Film is expensive af but it'll be worth it!
Hi I'm going to uni this year to do film production. The only thing I'm really scared about is when we have to actually make film, yes I love it but I don't have any friends to use? Really worried about not having actors and any crew as I struggled at college for the same reason. Worried that I have to make a film all by my self with no actors or crew
That's why connection is number one. You have to make a lot of friends on your first semester. Know what your friends capable of, their personality, and their goals are important!
YOU'RE REALLY CUTE!!
Thanks for the advice (:
i am already in filmschool but i watch this because i am still worried about money thing
Thanks for the info :)
i live in florida and am seriously considering going to full sail, could you make a video specifically about what you liked about full sail/what it was like etc
sure! if you have any specific questions about FS you can also message me on instagram, twitter or tumblr if you'd like!
Dope :) Very Informative
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thank you so much for this information, and this is very helpfull cuz i want to go film school (university) at 2023 in indonesia
I really want to study film! The problem is only to which school, and how to get in. It would be great if you could make a video of the requirements and so forth. And how you got in :)
I’m planning to apply to film school next year. I just don’t want to go for the wrong reasons, or for it to be the wrong fit for me because I have major anxiety. I’m scared. I just want to do what I love, but I don’t want to not be able to do it because I’m disabled.
Hey! I feel the same way, really struggling to decide where to go aswell since I’m in the UK. I’d love to know what you ended up doing? It’s so good to know I’m not alone 😅
@@Georgiaaar my mom doesn’t allow me to apply to school because I flunked out of the last school I was in. Maybe in a few years I could try again
@@webby3109 That’s understandable, I’m sure when you try again it’ll be so worth it :) if I may ask, how old are you? I’ve literally just turned 18 and feel so stressed to go to uni and study for fear of it being the wrong fit just as you said, I’ve got so much underlying anxiety!
@@Georgiaaar i am 25, was 23 when I posted this
@@webby3109 I think it’s great you’re still passionate about film, I really hope it all works out for you. Are you doing something related now or? Thank you for answering all my questions by the way :)
This was very helpful
I really don’t know what I want to be in the future but I always had a passion for movies and shows and the plot and directing and how a movie can be better with more twists and etc, and I would love to work as a film making or behind the scenes of a the show/ movie but not sure as what, can someone pls help me!!!
Any tips for someone who really wants to go to film school but has no experience in it?
Please excuse my ignorance but if a film school is about making films, what is the school where actors learn about acting ?
Thank you.
Thank you so much. The jealous part is so real to me right now. I'm debating on going back however I am 31 now and looking back and feel how I was when I got my a.a. I'm just scared to get indebted with loans. Where did you attend?
i don't mind grinding 14 hours a day for months doing what i love :)
film is something i’m passionate about and what to learn more about but i when i google salaries for this field i see the starting wage is like $25,000 and you can’t live making only 20-30k a year on your own.
Sana napanood kita nung year 2014 palang para di ako nag sisi ngayon sa tinapos kong course
i’m switching to a film major but i’m scared because i have no experience. Do you have to have prior in depth knowledge about directors and producers and stuff like that to go to be a film major?
I’ve been wanting to be a film maker for like the past year. I’ve already figured out my college and everything and I’m only 13
that's awesome!!
Same, I am 13, and I have my whole future planned out..
I will go to to film school after I finish my diploma thinks for ur advice
Wow you said you went to Full Sail university? I talked to them yesterday and really wasn’t sure if I should consider them because I’m scared of going out of state and I’m not sure if they’re legit. But now that I see this I’m having second thoughts
Can i be a film maker if im not great at writing?????
Were there any international student in your school ? If there were, could you networking them and ask question like like:" How did you attend in the school? Was there any financial aid and how did you get it? etc.'' I'd be really appreciated. By the way, i'm an aspiring filmmaker who is now living in Asia :))) I love what you've shared, they're very helpful and also inspired.
I was an international student! maybe I'll do a video about what it was like. To answer your question about financial aid: international students in the US are not allowed to get student loans from the US, but you can definitely apply for scholarships or take loans in your own country to pay for school. I'll do a video about this topic!
thank you :)) Monika
Thank you
I came here for film school advice but instead I fell in love
Love it.. filmmaker
But like what happens after that like how do you get jobs after graduating from film school how do you start projects and actually make money ya know because I really want to learn about film but am very hesitant
How hard would it be if I have a full time job?
Is acting a major part of film school or is a film school and acting school separate, I wanna work in cinematography or script-writing, but I am terrified of acting.
Everyone says full sail is a scam??? Can u a video talking specifically about full sail??
Simone MassisFilms my friend went to full sail after we graduated high school in 2005. He now owns his own network and production company in LA. I even went to visit him while he was in school back in the day and it looked awesome! She’s not exaggerating when she says it’s hands on. There was a huge room specifically just to build sets.
It’s worth it
hi! does film school require high grades? help me outtt
hey! what fonts did you use for the video? :)
I'm interested in producing, directing and scriptwriting 😂 ah....I'm not sure what to do what is best to study at first...or....idk
so i‘m a sophomore in germany and my dream is to work in the film industry. but i’m really scared. my dream is to study in the US but everybody is telling me that it is unrealistic. they’re like "mhm yea sure". but i just can’t imagine a different path for me to take. i literally do not know what i would do if i don’t succeed in presuing my dream. it is my passion and i’m actually writing my first own script for a coming- of age film. any advice or experience from anyone?
I am 16 and already want to go to filmschool and follow my heart instead of working my ass of in college. I am 99% sure i want to do something with filmmaking in the future.. Should i change school?
My daughter is majoring in film production. She's working her ass off in college. Besides taking 18 units all the studying, writing, and then working on group films, she pretty much spent all winter breaking sleeping. It's a lot of hard work and dedication.
Is drama school the same thing as the film school? Also, you say film-maker as a director or as a actor. I am from Europe and I really want to go in London to study for college and it makes me sad and I cry every day, cause I really want to do that but I don't know if I'll make it cause I have no experience :(
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hi! drama school is for actors whereas film school is for the people who want to work behind the scenes! Also don't be discouraged, you're going to college to LEARN so it really doesn't matter if you have no experience. If you want to go to college with a bit of basic knowledge you can try to join a drama or film club in your high school, or take some courses online or around your area so you can be more prepared. But honestly, you are going to be there learning just like everyone else so don't be sad! you'll do okay
@@cinemoni You truly made me feel better. Thank you a lot. ♥ Good luck with you passion and career!
What was your background experience
This sounds pretty much like engineering which I’m studying but oh well at least I’m gonna be doing something I like
Did you achieve a degree or diploma after you graduated????
I´m in med school and really doubting if i belong there
did you sent a portofolio to full sail? is it necessary to send one? thanks!
I didn’t! When I went it wasn’t necessary, but I know the program has changed since I left so I’m not sure about how it is right now!
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How was your transition from Med School to Film School? I'm feeling similar (I am currently in Med School in europe), but as long as I#m not having a clear option to get into film school I'm afraid of dropping out and end up with nothing in the end. Here in europe at least it's quite competetive to get into most film programs, and one also has to apply with several works like short films. Thats the challenge..taking the time to prepare such applications etc. while being still a med student...
Hey did you go to grad school or under grad ?
I wanna be a video editor
Can you make a video on how to get a job within film?
Check my newest video!