<p>I got into both for Spring 2015 and I'm not sure which one to choose. </p>
<p>I'm a transfer from VA and I want to focus on TV production. </p>
<p>I got into the Theory and Practice Cinema program at CSULB, which is the lesser impacted major. And I was looking at the TV production option at CSUN. </p>
<p>Anyone know which one would be better? </p>
<p>Appreciate any help I can get :)</p>
<p>Nice to meet a fellow Virginian. Even nicer to meet a fellow Virginian who’s into film.</p>
<p>My advice? Neither. I know that that goes against the grain when it comes to CC, but film school (particularly undergraduate film school) is kind of a waste. All it leaves you with is a somewhat unmarketable major; make no mistake: hone your filmmaking skills in college, but do so on your own terms. When it comes down to making a decision between CSUN and CSULB, it doesn’t really matter. Neither will ensure any level of success in the industry; a film degree or film school education is not necessary in order to succeed. There are two models for finding success in the industry: one involves working a difficult, minimum-wage job for a few years and hoping you get chosen in order to actually make a movie. The other? Work on the production side of things (maybe a business major?) and then see if you can finance your own projects. That’s the better route, in my estimation. </p>
<p>CSULB is where Spielberg went, I think, but like I said, I don’t know which is better. </p>
<p>Yeah I never meet people from VA who are into film haha HI!</p>
<p>And I am definitely going to film school. That I am sure of. I’m going more so to network and get better internship opportunities and get involved since I won’t know anyone out there. </p>
<p>It’s a pricey way to do it, but I think in the long run it’s going to be what’s best for me. </p>
<p>I think I am leaning towards CSUN actually after some of the things I’ve read on them. (But yes, Spielberg did go to LB)</p>
<p>Congrats!!
I live in Los Angeles and have a little bit of info on the TV industry.
I would choose CSUN. Since CSUN is in the San Fernando Valley, you will be close by the major TV studios and other production studios and most things in the entertainment industry. This will make it easier for you to do your internships. The entertainment industry is a lot about networking and “who you know.” If you attend CSUN, you would have a network within your class of students, your teachers, and your proximity to internships, more so than at CSULB, in my opinion.</p>
<p>Thank you YoHoYoHo! This is what I was thinking too. CSUN just got on the Hollywood Reporters’s top film schools too, so I think it is definitely the better choice, especially since I want to go into TV (to start at least lol) </p>
<p>Afterwards depending on my situation, I might want to go to grad school too 
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<p>@kubricksghost i dont think so. I think a film degree is useful at times. Not many people have access to state of the art equipment, knowledge of how to edit a film, how to write a script etc. For some people yes and some people no. It depends on the person and its kind of insulting to say its a waste of a degree, I got a film degree and I am working at one of the top production companies in the bay area. </p>
<p>To the OP, I would say either would be fine. but CSULB is slightly better than CSUN in regards to prestige. </p>
<p>@bbbran I didn’t mean to insult you or your education. If I did so, then it was purely unintentional. I’m glad to see you’ve done well for yourself. 
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<p>But for what it’s worth, I still don’t think that a film degree is worth it these days. I think that anyone interested in making movies can just save themselves the cost of tuition and start off by buying the needed equipment. Of course, my argument is to major in something in else and then minor in film, so…</p>
<p>Whichever works best for you. </p>
<p>CSUN is very well regarded as a film school. The Beach is not as well known in film. There is really no question. For acquiring the art & craft, the systematized method that allows you to work effectively with others in the industry, the networking and contacts- CSUN is one of the best places to go in the nation, and ranks just a few notches below USC and NYU.</p>
<p>Thank you for all your responses! I chose CSUN 
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@sharethejourney hey! i’ve got accepted into both colleges for film as well 
I’m also leaning more towards CSUN! How do you like it there?