<p>If you are interested in a career writing or directing in the film industry, you will have a better chance if you go to a well known film program at a highly regarded school. In Los Angeles I would suggest USC, Loyola-Marymount or UCLA. Also consider UCSB. All these schools are somewhat to very selective. If you want to get in and get fin aid, then, yes you must have great stats and ec’s. It would be good to volunteer at AFI or the Motion Picture Academy. If you want to do something like editing or cinematography, then you can enroll in a good certificate program. Do not feel limited by your school, you live in the heart of the film making community. Could you start a film club at school that studies classic films?</p>