Let’s not beat around the bush. If you’re planning of going to film school, it’s possibly because you dream of working in the film industry. Thus, let us get the facts straight on what you should expect from film school.
Creativity can’t be taught. No film school can teach drive and determination, and no film school can teach you how to thrive under pressure. As you know, these are among the most significant skills that you must have, if you are to thrive in this business.
On another note, film school can teach discipline, theory, history and many production elements properly. The field of filmmaking can be likened to storytelling – utilizing light, mood, action, music and images, instead of words, to portray a story; this art, you can learn from any film school.
Is it then a good idea to go to film school? If we look to the film industry for answers, our findings are inconclusive. Those who went to film school include Coppola, Scorcese and Lucas. On the other hand, Spike Jonze, Richard Linklater, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodrigues and Steven Soderbergh didn’t attend any film school.
As the film industry undergoes a digital transformation, one of the primary reasons for enrolling in a film school has all but vanished. Prior to the digital age, film and editing equipment were extremely expensive and film school was a good place for the beginner filmmaker to gain access to it. Today, with digital technology, access to filmmaking equipment is within personal reach of anyone who’s serious about attending film school.
The digital transformation therefore made it less difficult for novices to get a shot – as in filmmakers who get discovered after posting their works on platforms like You Tube. True enough, those who will succeed in the business are those who “just do it,” as Nike proudly says.
So, is it really necessary to be in a film school? If so, how would you select your school so would immediately live your dream job?
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