Question 1

Are there online film schools that offer scholarships?

Alison Stolpa · Accepted Answer

Yes! If you visit the Financial Aid/Scholarships pages of the schools listed in this blog, you’ll see that some of them do offer scholarships for their online programs. Full Sail, for example, definitely does.

Question 2

Can you take film school online?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Absolutely! No matter your reason why, if you can’t or aren’t interested in attending a traditional in-person school, you don’t have to.
Many of those traditional film schools provide online class options. In addition, many film schools now have an entirely online platform. Especially in the wake of the changes necessitated by the pandemic, it’s never been easier to take courses through an online film school.

Question 3

Is a film degree worth it?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

A film degree being “worth it” depends on a host of factors. Is it financially feasible for you? Will it provide skills you can’t learn elsewhere? Will the experience of film school be something you regret should you forego it?
A film degree can be extremely valuable in terms of learning critical technical skills, especially if you plan to be a Cinematographer, Editor, or another film professional whose livelihood depends on more than just raw creativity. Film school can also provide the opportunity to network with other aspiring filmmakers who may one day be in a position to recommend or hire you. Lastly, you’ll get the chance to work on student films, which will only strengthen and build your skillsets.
But unlike degrees required to become a doctor or attorney, you don’t need a film degree to work in the film industry. Plenty of people have gone on to have hugely successful careers in entertainment without a formal degree. In the end, it’s a choice you must make about whether the attributes of a film degree make worthwhile the pursuit of it.

Question 4

What degree is best for filmmaking?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Filmmaking is a very general term that describes many of the people who work in entertainment. So if you have decided to go to film school, the degree that’s best for you depends entirely on which specialty you want to pursue. Do you want to be a Film Director? A Cinematographer? An Editor? There are programs that cater to each of these specialties.
Before committing yourself to a particular film school, consider first in which area of the industry you want to work and from there research the film schools that have the programs to help you learn that particular specialty.

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