L.A. Film School (Los Angeles Film School)?
LAFS is more like a workshop with hands-on training. For all the information you need to and want to know, you should contact the school directly and they will be more than happy to speak with you about their program and your concerns. You have to also understand that no school or degree will guarantee you a job in the professional film industry. Most careers are built on networking, hard work, perseverance, enthusiasm, and passion. A bit of luck comes into play, but you shouldn't bet your life and career on something so improbable. Once you find a school that suits your specific needs, you should work to improve your odds by going out into the real world and interning or volunteering on actual productions. Find a student film, an indie film, or just a local production company that will let you be there to observe how actual production works. You may be carrying cases or getting coffee, but getting away from the protected school environment and into the thick of the real world gives you actual experience PLUS you'll be meeting people who may be able to help you achieve your career goals. For the absolute most comprehensive worldwide list of filmschools available anywhere, visit http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com and click on the Filmschools link at the top. Also prepare yourself by learning as much as you can about the real professional industry by reading What I Really Want to Do: On Set in Hollywood. Brian Dzyak Cameraman/Author IATSE Local 600, SOC http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
Is The Los Angeles Film School any good?
The Los Angeles Film School (informally LA Film School) is a for-profit college offering associate and bachelor's degrees in majors relating to the entertainment industry. The school is located in Los Angeles, California and encompasses the Los Angeles Recording School. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
How hard is it to get into Los Angeles Film School?
I've been like obsessed with this school for so long. I want to go so bad. I live in Ohio, I was wondering how good my chances are of getting in. I go to a high school that has visual and performing arts classes and im part of the film/theatre program. will this increase my chances? oh and do you know how many people are accepted each year?
Is The Los Angeles Film school a good school?
LA Film School gives out associate degrees, and it's reputation isn't at the top of the charts (it's a fairly new school, and just started giving out actual degrees a couple years ago)... so it may be better to try to get a Bachelor's in Film from a reputable school in that field (UCLA, UT-Austin, etc.) You do learn a lot there, however.. and the networking is very good (which is important for someone trying to get into that business). All the professor's are those that are in the business, so they know what's going on. My friend goes there, he has yet to graduate so I can say as to how things are after graduation.. but he currently has a job at Universal Studios working on sets. It's not his long-term goal, but it will help with the networking and get him in... and it was one of his professor's that hooked him up with the job. So they are willing to help you in the ways they can. It's hard to me to recommend to you what to do here, since with film you really either have it or you don't... so I just thought I'd share what I do know and maybe help you out a little through that.
Would you recommend the Los Angeles Film School to me?
I've been looking up reviews (on Yelp) for a variety of colleges in California (mostly L.A. area) and it seems like there are so many more negative reviews than positive ones on most of the colleges. Are all the negative reviews true? If I could choose to go to a Film School in L.A. or a University like UCLA i'd probably choose the Film school because you won't be distracted and stressed out by having to do Calculus homework, English homework, elective homework, etc., instead you'd dive straight into the good stuff. Most of the negative reviews are because of the high tuition and the debt problems they face, but then again, what good college won't put you in debt? The problem with me is that currently I do not know what my job goal is. I mean if I could choose one, it'd probably be one in the entertainment industry just because it'll probably be fun and exciting. I've also always wanted to live in L.A., always found it fascinating to be there. So yea, basically I don't really see myself being happy going to a regular University due the the fact that you'll have tons of homework unrelated to your major and I don't want to be stressed out over that. I'd rather be out there in the city with a film crew filming a movie or something fun. Are my expectations too high?
Full Sail University or Los Angeles Film School?
Hi Bob! I am impressed with how much research you have done and the effort you are putting in into making sure you pick the right school for your future goals. It sounds like you already know that Full Sail’s goals are to teach you the behind the scenes process of the Film industry- starting with preproduction, then production, and finally postproduction. While I know it is hard to imagine moving for school and then potentially having to move again after graduation, I know that over 70% of Full Sail’s students are from out of state so you would be around people that understand the sacrifices that you made. I can’t speak to other school’s Film programs or career development programs; Full Sail’s Career Development takes a multi-pronged approach. You can read more about that here: http://www.fullsail.edu/your-career/care... Also, our graduates have gone on to do some amazing things in their industries. You can see some of our Film graduate stories here, and even read about Gary Rizzo who won an Oscar for his sound work in the film, Inception: http://www.fullsail.edu/grads/grad-profi... I know you are wanting to speak to people who have had first-hand experience, for this reason I would recommend posting on Full Sail’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FullSailUniversi... Also, if you want more in-depth answers to your questions you can call into: 800.226.7625 and speak with an Admissions Representative. Wishing you all the best with our education! Best, Hannah M. Full Sail University