Do I need to go to film school? — Trent This is truly a loaded question. My first thought is — if you truly have talent, then probably not — but there is so much more to consider. I’ll start with my own story. In my mid-thirties, I was running a successful small marketing and graphic design firm, but wanted to express my creative talents in a new and exciting way. Digital video was still in its infancy, and the first prosumer cameras and editing software programs were just hitting the market. I researched the top film schools, applied to a few of them, was accepted at more than one, and had to make a decision: attend two years of grad school, find a program that allowed me to still keep my business, or strike out on my own and work crews until I found my groove.
Reel Truth: Is Film School Worth It?
Reel Truth: Is Film School Worth It?
Reel Truth: Is Film School Worth It?
Do I need to go to film school? — Trent This is truly a loaded question. My first thought is — if you truly have talent, then probably not — but there is so much more to consider. I’ll start with my own story. In my mid-thirties, I was running a successful small marketing and graphic design firm, but wanted to express my creative talents in a new and exciting way. Digital video was still in its infancy, and the first prosumer cameras and editing software programs were just hitting the market. I researched the top film schools, applied to a few of them, was accepted at more than one, and had to make a decision: attend two years of grad school, find a program that allowed me to still keep my business, or strike out on my own and work crews until I found my groove.