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  3 0 If by 'worth' you mean monetarily, then the answer is sadly NO. IMO: "NO" is True for all art schools that 'teach' careers where talent or chance rule the day. Rev.Enant answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  3 0 I'd say it is. I'm half way through the 2 year film program at Seattle Central it has definitely been worth it so far, especially for the price. The main benefits of film school, where ever you attend, are: free access to equipment instant network (aka classmates) the instructors have usually worked or still work in the industry, and have connections that you can use Knowledge of the craft and its history hands on experience To me, trying to become a filmmaker without going to film school is like trying to be a doctor without attending medical school, or a lawyer without law school. Dan Howes answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  2 0 No. That's a ton of money to learn what you'll learn on a set or in a job and at least get paid. I think the internet, libraries and Netflix have made film school - such as it exists now - outdated.(I'm not talking about local classes or NWFF or SCCC, that stuff is super-useful.) Educate yourself: I read every book on screenwriting in the Burbank, CA library. I just wish I'd done that before producing my own script. Grant Cogswell answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  3 1 i honesty have not meet many people in the business who have attended film school. experience on the set and a deep knowledge of movies (film buffery) are things you can attain outside of the school and are vital to your career in the art. however, if a film program can get you on the set, it's worth it. anything that can get you on a set is worth it. charles mudede answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 I agree with everything said here. The Vancouver Film School has made Vancouver as technically savvy in film production as Los Angeles. It's why so much production heads north now even though the benefit of a good exchange rate is history. Good talent in Vancouver isn't as pricey as good talent in Hollywood. A film school can churn out some mighty competent film crafters. It can be a foot in the door to those who don't have access otherwise, but please note that you have to demonstrate a certain level of skill and talent to even get into a good film school. If you have some independent experience and a portfolio for Admissions, I say, "Dude! Go for it!" If you are newbie, then a community college might be a great place to start. Whatever you do, good luck and best wishes. The world can never have too many good film makers. Bauhaus answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Tony … 0 0 For the big programs no. The people I encounter coming from those programs are disrespectful, over their heads in debt, or spent the entire time learning nothing and coming in the field loudly touting their degree and nothing else. There are local programs like SCCC you can go to and for a minimal price, learn from some of the best teachers out there and enter the field with a working knowledge. Look at some of the graduates from the programs around town and then make the educated choice. Tony commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 I'd agree with Dan, there are merits to a film school. Spending $100K at NYU may not be the answer, but SCCC is a great way to get your foot in the door, meet some like minded people, get hands-on experience and think about film and filmmaking in ways you might not otherwise. It takes a lot of self-discipline to read every screenwriting book you can get your hands on and write every day. For the rest of us a network of peers, deadlines, and expectations can challenge you to do better work than if you were left to your own devices. Less like a doctor not going to medical school (cause you can always intern/PA on set and learn technicalities) but going to a gym without a trainer or a spotter... Sean Porter answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 The best way to learn about filmmaking is to make films. If you think a formal program that will push you to make films will help, then it is worth it. If not, not. It's sort of like exercising. Are you the type of person who can motivate themselves to get up for a run at 6am? Or do you need an appointment with a trainer at the gym to make yourself do it? Nathan Williams answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 I am a new actor and recently worked with SCCC film school second year students and was quite impressed with the respect they showed us actors along with how well they all worked together. I sent the school a letter to tell them what a great program they have. The students have to do all parts(director, grip, art, script supervisor, filming, lighting and others I may have forgotten) and in doing so learn respect for the others work. rodeojunkies answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 No. Jennifer Roth answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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