- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword: Film Crit Hulk
- Part 1 • Introduction: Middle-Aged Olympians
- Part 2 • Who Needs Film School?
- CHAPTER 1 Ten Reasons to Go to Film School
- CHAPTER 2 Ryan Koo: Ten Reasons Not to Go to Film School
- 1. It Has Never Been More Expensive to Go to Film School, and It Has Never Been Cheaper to Make a Movie
- 2. Many of Your Favorite Filmmakers Didn’t Go to Film School
- 3. You Don’t Need Access to Expensive Celluloid Equipment
- 4. Every Movie and Book Is at Your Fingertips
- 5. A Film Degree Is Optional
- 6. Not Everyone Learns Best in the Classroom
- 7. Lessons and Answers Can Be Found on Websites, Forums and DVD Special Features
- 8. An Online Network
- 9. You’ll Probably Make It (or Not) Either Way
- 10. The Most Instructive School Is the School of Hard Knocks
- CHAPTER 3 Graduate or Undergraduate Film School?
- CHAPTER 4 The Film School Majors This Book Addresses
- Part 3 • Before Film School
- CHAPTER 1 Develop Your Voice
- 1. Areas of Mastery for Filmmakers
- 2. Dig Your Creative Well
- 3. Self-Overcoming: Discipline, Courage, Perseverance
- 4. Get Organized
- 5. Build a Writer’s Routine
- 6. Build Your Portfolio
- 7. Revise Your Work Based on Feedback
- 8. Take a Few Classes to Prepare
- 9. Think about What Major You Would Be Interested In
- 10. Get a Job
- 11. Define Why You Want to Be a Filmmaker
- Sidebar: The Big Choice: Film School, Film Work, or Just Keep Making Things?
- CHAPTER 2 Applying to Film School: General Research
- CHAPTER 3 Applying to Film School: Program-Specific Research
- CHAPTER 4 Apply
- 1. Start Early
- 2. Make an Application To Do List and Matching Calendar
- 3. Write Your Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement)
- 4. Assemble Your Work Samples
- 5. Revise Your Application Based on Feedback
- 6. Polish (Read It Out Loud)
- 7. Submit
- 8. Prepare for Your Interview
- 9. If You Don’t Get In on Your First Try
- CHAPTER 5 For International Students
- CHAPTER 1 Develop Your Voice
- Part 4 • During Film School
- CHAPTER 1 Minimize Debt
- CHAPTER 2 Practice Your Craft
- 1. Make a Creative Plan (Set Goals)
- 2. Finish Every Project
- 3. Learn to Give and Receive Great Feedback
- 4. Develop a Feedback Circle
- 5. Learn How to Do Research
- 6. Develop a Project You Can Realistically Make After Graduation
- 7. Don’t Swing at Every Pitch (Prioritize)
- 8. Understand the Other Disciplines
- 9. Give Yourself Talkdowns
- 10. Develop Healthy Habits
- CHAPTER 3 Build Relationships
- 1. Do Several Internships
- 2. Be Grateful (Always Thank and Update)
- 3. Learn to Make an Email Request
- 4. Your Attitude Is Your Life
- 5. Your Classmates Are Your Film School
- 6. Become a Talent Scout
- 7. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
- 8. (Don’t Be Afraid to) Fall in Love
- 9. Choose Your Collaborators Wisely
- 10. Who You Know Does Matter (A Strategy for Meeting People)
- CHAPTER 4 Craft an Exit Strategy
- 1. The Lean Years
- 2. Film Festivals
- 3. Some Film Festivals You Should Know
- 4. How to Apply to Film Festivals
- 5. How to Release a Short Film Online
- 6. Screenwriting Opportunities
- 7. Imposter Syndrome
- 8. TV Writing Opportunities
- 9. Major Independent Film Organizations
- 10. A Career Is Not a Contest
- 11. Producers
- 12. Co-Production Markets
- 13. Representation
- 14. Get a Job
- 15. Get It in Writing
- 16. Crowdfunding
- 17. Patience (Rejection)
- 18. Leveling Up (Learn to Love the Process)
- 19. Always Make the Hard Choice
- Part 5 • Life After Film School: A Benediction
- Appendices
- Index
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