If you want to break into the film industry as a screenwriter, there are no easy answers for where to start. One popular route you're probably considering is film school, or pursuing a screenwriting degree. But considering how expensive and time consuming a screenwriting degree program can be, you need to ask yourself if it's going to be worth it. How can you answer that question? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. My name is Jason Hellerman, and I received my Masters in Screenwriting from Boston University in 2012. My screenwriting MFA helped me land my first job in Hollywood. Now I’m an occasionally working screenwriter whose screenplay, Shovel Buddies, was on the Black List in 2013 and was purchased and produced by AwesomenessTV in 2016. You can rent it on Amazon or iTunes! In this post I’ll take you through the pros and cons of a screenwriting degree program, and help you suss out whether or not your screenwriting degree is worth the time and effort. Let’s go! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 15 October, 2018