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It should be emphasized that Wesleyan’s program is not production based. If you’re mostly interested in film production, screenwriting, and the like, it may not be the best option.</p>
<p>I’m aware that it’s well over your 10,000 requirement, but USC needs to be on your list. It’s an absolute mecca for film studies and production, and you’ll need every leg up you can get in such a competitive field. Like many, you may end up deciding a larger school is not so bad. It’s quite generous with merit aid and has recently trimmed other language offerings to focus on East Asian languages.</p>