<p>I'm currently on my way to becoming a senior in high school and I've been currently considering applying to film school. I've always loved movies and tv and would love to work in some aspect of the business. Unfortunately I do not have any prior film experience I've never filmed anything and I've never been in any plays or short films. I've written some ideas for tv show and movies but other then that I have nothing to show a college does any one have any recommendation on what I can do to help me get into a good film school</p>
<p>If you are so interested and that is the direction you want to go in, you have to ask yourself why haven’t you? You won’t get into a good film school, but you may get into one of the many decent to good colleges that have well enough regarded film/media/tv programs that aren’t direct admit. Look for them. Look in the College Majors section of the forum.</p>
<p>But here is a timely article for you:</p>
<p><a href=“So You Want to Get Into the Film Industry? Great Ways to Get Started | HuffPost College”>HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost;
<p>I know a couple of girls who went to Chapman in LA which has a well regarded film program. They did not major in film. One got an unpaid internship for some industry related firm doing PR. Her ‘reward’ was to get a placement at a big name talent agency where Yale graduates are fighting to get an entry level $12 an hour job. They start out doing clerical work and if they are lucky they get picked as an assistant after some time. She was able to get her friend, a creative writing major, a job too. And that friend got another friend from that college a job too. One of the perks of the job is that you are allowed to get jobs for friends. They are able to make industry connections that way. The first one is working for a production company now. The second one is miserable. It is very hard to live for a couple of years in L.A. on $12 per hour . But the lesson here is to go to a college where you will make connections with people who go to work in the industry. I also know an Emerson grad who got a job the same way. She brought home the pilot script for Desperate Housewives and it was fun to read. I also know a very young producer who went to NYU film school but was not a direct admit. Was accepted in as an internal transfer. Got a very good job as producer’s assistant on new HBO show right out of college.</p>
<p>If you’ve done some writing, you should try to compile samples. Some colleges have “Film Studies” programs, where they won’t require any actual film clips, but will look at the writing. You are probably more qualified for BA programs than for BFA Film departments. The top film schools, like NYU/Tisch and USC have lower acceptance rates than Harvard and Stanford. How are your other academic credentials? That will play a major role in your prospects, also. </p>
<p>Chapman is VERY hard to get into and they require a creative resume. I would recommend one of the list below. I don’t believe that any of them require a portfolio. Good luck! I don’t know your GPA so there is a wide range of GPA’s below</p>
<p>American University
Beloit College
Biola University
Hampshire College
Arizona State University
Barnard College (all girls school)
Bennington College
Clarke
Florida State<br>
Hollins University (private womens)
Memphis State University
North Carolina School of the Arts
Pitzer College
Pomona College
San Diego State University
Sarah Lawrence College School of Visual Arts
University of Florida
University of Kansas
University of Texas at Austin
The Evergreen State College
University Central Florida
University Mass Amherst
Wayne State University</p>