<p>Whats up, if anyone could give me any information on these schools in general (how relaxed are they, are the kids cool, girls, dorm rooms etc.) and their film departments it would be greatly appreciated. And which school would you choose. Thanks</p>
<p>I'm also applying to both for film, and I know way more than my guidance counselor about these schools!</p>
<p>Chapman is better. They just got a brand new film studio thing, and they are very close to being considered USC's rival for film production. A very good school, my 2nd choice to USC. You have to fill out a supplemental application and apply by Nov. 30th, the early action deadline, so they have enough time to review your material.</p>
<p>Loyola Marymount is my safety school, but they are also reputed to have a good program, although this year they changed the film production major, so now it's a joint Film AND TV Production major, which has its pros and cons. They, unlike Chapman, only require one essay extra for film applicants, and the deadline is much later.</p>
<p>Great thanks a lot, Ive heard all the same things about both schools. I don't know much about the kids at the schools, I heard LMU is pretty chill, and I loved the campus when I took a tour of the school. I am going to apply to USC also but a big con in my books about USC is they own the rights to your films when you film with there equipment. Have you seen Chapman yet ? I'm seeing it in November, if you have seen what were your thoughts on it ? And besides LMU being film and television which is aight it might be cool to do television stuff what else didnt you like ? Any questions feel free to ask. Thanks again !</p>
<p>I haven't toured either (I should have toured Chapman but I went to UCLA and USC instead, then had fun in LA -- hehe)</p>
<p>USC may "own" the film, but you have to realize that almost no one ever really makes money with their student films -- the object is to get film jobs from doing them, and even showing them in festivals won't make much profit.</p>
<p>LMU's admission criteria is less competitive than Chapman's, and Chapman has a higher reputation, which in film school is a big thing as far as internships and jobs go.</p>
<p>You should check youtube.com, I watched some very well-done shorts by chapman students on that site (and if you search for "makkuroi" you'll find my videos too, hehe)</p>
<p>Yea I was thinking the same thing about USC but once you start filming features its a different story, I would rather own it, but on the other hand the hand theyll help you a lot with the film and its not bad havign USC as an owner. Thanks for you insight on the schools, and im gonna do more research on Chapman and Loyola i'll tell you if I find out anything interesting.</p>