What colleges to look at for a future in film?

[johnwesley]

<p>I think as far as internships are concerned a LOT depends on the school’s contacts:

I have two sons interested in film. One graduated Northwestern several years ago and loved the program; he also did a quarter internship in LA. The NW program is very hands on and also has some but not many Liberal Arts course requirements. He and many of his friends have been unable to break into the field in NYC or LA; many have gone on to professional schools or other fields. NW’s contacts in the field seem weak and the school’s alumni contacts/career office offer limited help. It is nice that NW has you making films early on but it’s also important to develop your writing and analytical skills as well. I have another son who is in Wesleyan’s Film Studies program. Seems like their curriculum is more theory and analysis based with limited filmmaking except in the senior year. He’s taken one or more Film courses each semester and was able to take 2 Film courses when he studied abroad for a semester. I also think that Wes contacts in LA and NYC are stronger and Wesleyan works harder at maintaining these contacts. Just one mom and dad’s take on film schools. Both boys have loved their college experiences.<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1063722611-post19.html[/url][/quote]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1063722611-post19.html

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