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Summary: An excellent resource
Review: During my senior year of college, while I was applying to film school, this book proved quite helpful. Very little is written about graduate programs in the arts (at least that I've been able to find) compared to Law, Medical or MBA programs and, beyond the Internet, word of mouth and professors, it is good to have an additional source to consult (especially one written by two MFA film grads from NYU!) So far, I have found Film School Confidential to present a fair, accurate and honest portrait of what I have expereinced. The authors want to make sure a potential MFA candidate in film knows what he/she is signing up for. I did not find this book to be discouraging: just realistic. Schools are reviewed in depth. One thing I found to be of particular help was the discussion of how production staff roles were determined. In some schools, a student might never get a chance to direct, even if that student came to study directing; whereas in other programs, students rotate through postions and have the opportunity to learn to edit, write, direct, produce, etc,... I found that the literature a school would make available to its applicants did not cover this information. It was only when I specifically asked the question to the film department itself that I determined how they approached this VERY important aspect of a film student's education. For me, learning to ask that question alone was worth the price of the book. But, in fact, there really is a lot more - especially with regard to the mission and philosophy of each school (yes, they really are quite different.) If you are seriously considering getting your MFA in film, this book is an excellent resource.
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Summary: Good, could be better but still good
Review: Film schools have millions of eager students ready to enter the world of film and make it as film directors. "Lots of wanna-bes talk about it. Few go for it. Fewer still get in. And one in a million makes it." it says on the back cover. My friend advised me to get this book. He said "You'd think the people that wrote that book were pretty vindictive at the time." Now, this is the first of many film school books I'm gonna be reading but I think it's pretty good. FSC bogs it down to over twenty schools that are considered the best in the country. It does a fair review of each school by bringing up what is bad about school and what is good. It gives the brass tax on a school and lets you know what is going on. On top of that, FSC offers you advice about filmmaking and what you should and shouldn't do. I wanted to major in film when I got to college but decided to wait on the basis of job security. I'm planning on going to graduate school for film. The book classifies each school by what kind of film program it offers.
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Summary: A rating of various graduate-school, film programs.
Review: I am a high school senior applying to film schools across the country, and I found FILM SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL to be a very helpful book. Not only did it rate the film-schools in various categories , but it also gave an in-depth analysis on each program and an HONEST review of each program. The reviews of each film-school are given from the perspective of a student, rather than a perspective from a teacher. Unfortunetly, the book focuses on Graduate-film studies, rather than undergraduate studies (but the book is still helpful). About 40 of America's top film-schools are reviewed. In conclusion, I would have to say that this book is a MUST-BUY for anyone who is thinking about attending film-school. It gives concise and honest reviews on most of the top film schools in the country.
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Summary: An outstanding source for graduate filmmakers...
Review: I came across Film School Confidential by accident and was thrilled to find all of the information needed in one place. This publication made it possible to narrow the choices for grad school down to 3, visit each campus and make a well informed decision - gaining the most benefit for my money. If you are even thinking of an M.F.A. in Film/Video/Media you MUST get this book. It will be the best $12.00 spent during your graduate career. I can't thank the writers enough for this invaluable resource. GET IT NOW! (P.S. No I don't even know these folks. Just ecstatic with their book).
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Summary: Schools'list is pretty good, but the format could be better
Review: I think that this book was supposed to be an insighful reference for people, who are thinking about film studies on all levels. It is quite insightful, but as a reference book it lacks n easy-to-use format. Also, it does not list some of the good schools, that I found out about from another sources (movie magazines and internet). Overall, it is not worth spending $11-14 on... $4-5? May be, but no more than that.
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Summary: Preview the entire contents of this book on the internet!
Review: I'm not sure if this is a copyright friendly website, but you can preview the full text of this book here: lather.com/fsc. Good luck!
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Summary: Just buy it!
Review: If you consider going to film school, this book can save you a lot of head-aches. It helped me a lot in narrowing down my cirle, and it damn sure gave me new perspectives on how to look, and what to look for, and how to approach my search for the right place. The best thing is that it doesn't only give you sheer facts and dry data -- it will also include personal info that schools will never tell you, because A) they don't want you to know; B) it is not related to education, therefore they don't think it is important (I know now, as a senior in college, how important every detail can be -- trust me, that's all there is to it: details). The book also will try to open your eyes to the fact that film school is not for everyone and you might not even need it (because it's a huge investment). It is a nice resource for film-related "stuff" (competitions, awards) as well, and it will introduce you to what is AFTER you completed school. But most importantly, it will be able to hook you up with the right school, if you ever really gave a thought to what and how you imagine in your film-career (and if you haven't, it might very well open your eyes. Just don't be like: "I don't care", 'cause that will not get you far anyway).
The authors also have a friendly style of writing and addressing matters, so you will feel like talking to film students instead of a machine spitting out preprogrammed info and facts, that the SCHOOLS as institutions would want you to know about.
I wish there was a newer edition, though. But their web-site is updated, so you can look there... and after reading this, you can pretty much go into the extra effort, and make a couple of calls to find out about things for yourself. Trust me! If you have ten dollars only, and want to save yourself more for film school or making movies -- this is the book to put you on the right track. Thanks guys. You helped me out a lot! PS: Don't listen to the whiners. You can find flaws in anything. NEVERTHELESS, IT IS A BOOK FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDY (and it also explains in the book why, so even if you're an undergraduate -- get it! It will be a great help in planning your whole college carrer).
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Summary: Decent Book -- With a Few Flaws
Review: In "Film School Confidential," Karin Kelly and Tom Edgar offer a decent exploration of 26 of the most highly-regarded graduate school film programs in the country. All of the basic information is here -- admission deadlines, enrollment, program requirements -- and yet, the book carries a few serious flaws. First, Kelly and Edgar restrict their focus to graduate programs, but ignore undergrad programs in film. Also, the authors focus solely on film production and directing programs, yet ignore the many other aspects of film taught at these universities, especially screenwriting. (Some of the reviews even fail to mention that the schools provide other options within the film major, leading the less cautious, non-production oriented reader to dismiss those schools as an option.) Edgar and Kelly's laid-back, ultra-personal writing style and narratives about their individual film experiences may appeal to some, yet I find the style much too informal and the tone ultimately discouraging. But it may be a matter of taste. Those who seek a more formal and comprehensive guide to film schools should take a look at Ernest Pintoff's "The Complete Guide to American Film Schools."
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Summary: Decent Book -- With a Few Flaws
Review: In "Film School Confidential," Karin Kelly and Tom Edgar offer a decent exploration of 26 of the most highly-regarded graduate school film programs in the country. All of the basic information is here -- admission deadlines, enrollment, program requirements -- and yet, the book carries a few serious flaws. First, Kelly and Edgar restrict their focus to graduate programs, but ignore undergrad programs in film. Also, the authors focus solely on film production and directing programs, yet ignore the many other aspects of film taught at these universities, especially screenwriting. (Some of the reviews even fail to mention that the schools provide other options within the film major, leading the less cautious, non-production oriented reader to dismiss those schools as an option.) Edgar and Kelly's laid-back, ultra-personal writing style and narratives about their individual film experiences may appeal to some, yet I find the style much too informal and the tone ultimately discouraging. But it may be a matter of taste. Those who seek a more formal and comprehensive guide to film schools should take a look at Ernest Pintoff's "The Complete Guide to American Film Schools."
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