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Top Ranked Film Schools

So, you've got the film making bug. If you are really serious about going into the movie biz, do it right. It really is a tough biz and the more training and more contacts you can make, the better your chances are of making it.

A top film school is just the place to do both: Learn the craft and make contacts.

Here is a list of some of the top film schools in the country. You wil notice that it is not always necessary to go to a proper, 4 year university:

American Film Institute (AFI) - This is one of the great and most prestigious film schools. It is located in Los Angeles and has some of the best and most famous instructors. This place is top notch, but don't let that deter you.

2021 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027

323 856-7600

California Institute of the Arts - Another Los Angeles staple. This art school is located just north of the city and has a really good reputation.

24700 W. McBean Pky., Valencia, CA 91355

661 255-1050

UCLA - You've probably heard of it and it boast a ton of famous alumni. You can't go wrong here.

405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA

310 825-4321

School of the Art Institute of Chicago - If you want to stay in the Midwest as long as you can, this is a great option.

36 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603

312 629-6100

Columbia University - Very famous film school on the Upper West side of New York City.

116 St. and Broadway, New York, NY 10027

212 854-1754

New York University (NYU) - Always considered one of the top schools in the country, especially on the east coast. Located in Greenwich Village, if you can get into NYU, you will be getting one of the best film educations from a University.

70 Washington Sq. S., New York, NY 10012

212 998-1212

Northwestern University - Another great option if you want to stay in the Midwest.

633 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60208

847 491-3741

USC - Located near downtown Los Angeles, USC has one of the best reputations as far as film schools go. The film school is legendary. George Lucas, an alumni, has buildings named after him....enough said.

University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089

213 740-2311

Now, there are other good schools in other states and different parts of the country. Check your local universities or check some of the other pages on this website.

The main thing is to get started.

In fact, here's a little tip:

It maybe a good idea to take some classes locally first before you jump into one of the big boys. You will:

Make sure that it is something you want to pursue

Get some experience. Some of these places are hard to get into

Good luck and have fun. It can be a great, rewarding business to be a part of.

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Is it better to go to a 4 years college to learn film maker or take one of these workshops for 3 months?

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