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The film industry attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year. Learn what's important in selecting a film school, find out about funding sources, and get the latest film school news.

Film Education

An Introduction to Film Schools
Learn about the motion picture industry and how film school can help you realize your career dreams.

Choosing a Film School
Location isn't the only factor to consider when choosing a film school.

FilmSchools.com Exclusive: Why Going to Film School is Important for a Successful Career in Film/TV
Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola all had something in common besides a gift for storytelling and a distinctive cinematic vision: they all attended film school.

Film School Rankings
After you've narrowed down your choices for schools, find out how your choices are ranked and why.

Best Film Schools: Top 12 Film Schools
Filmschools.com has your list of the top 12 film schools with the best film degree programs available. See who made the top 12!

Film School Degrees
Though there are no specific degree requirements for film, many aspiring filmmakers receive a 2 or 4-year degree in directing, producing, or writing.

Online Education in Film
Whether you want to direct, edit, produce, or write for movies or TV, pursuing an online education in film can help you get started in the business or just decide if a film career is for you.

Computer Animation: The Art of Becoming an Animator
Hit films such as James Cameron's Avatar prove that the field of computer animation is expanding rapidly and need more qualified people than ever before. Learn how to choose the best schools and computer animation degree programs.

A New Frontier: Digital Filmmaking
Several well-known modern movies, including critically acclaimed films like Slumdog Millionaire and box office titans like Avatar have been created through the power of digital. However, the real change digital brings is a way to cut costs – bringing filmmaking to the masses.

Film School Accreditation
Programmatic accreditation gives you the confidence that your program of study was examined and given approval by filmmaking professionals.

Funding Your Film School Education
Financial aid and scholarship information for film school students.

Film School Continuing Education
In an industry as diverse as film, you may need to learn new skills or venture into another specialty. Continuing education classes are the answer.

Glossary of Film
Know these common film terms, from acting to zooming.

Film News

Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 Not to Hit Theaters Until 2014?
Director James Cameron has hinted that he would most likely shoot Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 back-to-back and that we may not see the first film until 2014.

Florida Filmmakers Attempt to Shoot Feature Film in 24 Hours
Lakeland native Blake Hooks and his co-director, Jason Sanders, plan to shoot an entire feature length film in the span of 24 hours. Will they pull it off?

Transformers 3 Takes Over Chicago's Famed Michigan Ave
Expect explosions, widespread destruction, crushed cars and mayhem in Chicago this summer as Chicago is transformed into a movie set for Transformers 3!

Full Sail University Adds Artist Edwin McCain and Hip Hop Producer Mannie Fresh to Hall of Fame Schedule
Full Sail University has just announced the addition of an exclusive performance by musical artist Edwin McCain of Saguaro Road Records to the 2010 Hall of Fame event schedule.

Morgan Creek and Antoine Fuqua Announce Tupac Shakur Film Project
Morgan Creek and director/ producer Antoine Fuqua have announced that a Tupac movie is in the works and will begin production this fall.

Universal and Dreamwork's Action Thriller "Cowboys & Aliens" to Film in New Mexico
Universal Pictures, DreamWorks and Imagine Entertainment’s new sci-fi thriller film "Cowboys & Aliens" starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford to shoot in New Mexico.

Spielberg's Next Film to be Adaptation of Morpurgo's Epic "War Horse"
Famed director Steven Spielberg has announced that his next project will be a film adaptation of the award-winning epic hit War Horse, now playing at the New London Theatre.

Full Sail University Graduates Work on Comic Book Film Sequel, Iron Man 2
Full Sail University congratulates three students who worked on the blockbuster comic-book adaptation, Iron Man 2. After two years in development, the highly anticipated sequel hits theaters May 7, 2010.

Warner Bros. Announces Release Date for The Dark Knight Sequel
The highly anticipated sequel to the Dark Knight will be released on July 20, 2012, according to an announcement by Warner Bros. Batman 3 will debut in conventional and IMAX theaters almost exactly four years after “The Dark Knight” opened.

Western Kentucky University to Offer Film Degree Program
WKU's new film program will be offered through the school of journalism and broadcasting, which already offers some classes and film production courses.

J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg to Collaborate on Super 8
J.J. Abrams is collaborating on a new secretive film project with Steven Spielberg which is said to be, "a tip of the hat to Spielberg's movies of the seventies and early eighties." View the spectacular Super 8 teaser trailer here.

Blockbuster Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Believes Movies and Video Games to be Indistinguishable in 10 Years
Jerry Bruckheimer discusses his next film Sands of Time: The Prince of Persia and how he believes the differences between films and games will dissapear over the next decade.

Disney and Pixar Announce Monsters Inc. Sequel
Love Computer Animation? The sequel to tale of the inhabitants of Monstropolis and their business of hilariously producing screams from unsuspecting children debuts in 3D November 2012.

Film School Features

Film School Profile: The Art Institutes Media Programs
With over 45 locations, The Art Institutes offer a comprehensive media arts program that enables students to combine their creativity with current technology.

Film School Profile: Full Sail University
The Full Sail campus, located in Winter Park, FL is 190 acres of a media heaven. With a 30 year track record, Full Sail provides just about any type of environment to create a video, a movie, sound track, animated feature, video game, or anything else a student can imagine.

LA Film School Dives into Degrees
Los Angeles Film School, in operation since 1999, is now offering an "immersive" associate's degree program.

Going to Film School in New York
If you're thinking of going to film school in New York, what could be better than an insider's opinion?

A Primer on Film Studies Programs
Film studies, the study of films and their historical contexts, cultural impacts/influences and philosophical components, can be described as a labor of love.

The Future of Film Education?
Todd Wieland, founder and director of Ames Media Institute, describes how online and digital technologies are changing how film is taught and made.

First Step Toward a Filmmaking Career
Learn the best way to get started in your filmmaking career from someone who's been there. By Andy Crosier, Independent Filmmaker

Cinematic Expression and Cultural Dynamics
David Cupp, former editor at FilmSchools.com, uses his film school experience to analyze the relationship between filmmaking and community.

Interviews

Animation Director Colin Brady
by Cathy Sivak, FilmSchools.com Contributing Writer

Interview with Prague Film School
by FilmSchools.com staff