What are the "fors" and "againsts" of going to film school if you want to make low-budget movies. It depends on many factors of course, one of which is whether you plan to work for a studio or not. I've never personally had an interest in working for a studio so I've never asked but my life experiences would indicate that the big studios would require some kind of formal training. If they have a choice between hiring someone with it or without, well you know the rest. But if it is your dream to make independent movies whether working for yourself or with others you may not necessarily need any formal training for that. I snuck into a few college film classes when I was in high school and realized it was pretty much exactly what I've learned on my own by reading books and magazines on the subject. Here are some reasons to consider.
- For -
* Professors can act as a form or mentor that can give you advice about the industry. * You can get a lot of breaks on film equipment and rentals. * You can network with other people that have the same interests. * You may get a grant to make a non-profit. * You get the opportunity to screen your work and get feedback. * You get that cute little diplopa to put your wall.
- Against -
* No school tuition and other school fees (spend it instead on making your first flick). * You get to learn some stuff the hard way which almost guarantees you will never forget it. * You make your own contacts. * Equipment changes rapidly and your film school education may become obsolete. * You get to make the movies you want to make without constraints.
By: Bryon Blakey
About the Author
Founder of Black Meadow Financial Group and writer of Independent Filmmaking
Source: GoArticles
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