I am trying to decide between NYU Dramatic Writing and Columbia Film. I have a writing background but no directing experience (although I'm very interested in learning). So far I've gotten a much more positive vibe from Columbia than NYU, but I don't wanna make a hasty decision.

Would love to get y'alls opinions.
Grazie.

As far as the differences between NYU and Columbia, I honestly couldn't say. I can only speak knowledgeably about Columbia's program. I've heard good and bad things about NYU, just as NYU students have probably heard good and bad things about Columbia. I guess the best advice I can give is to think about the focus of the program, along with the style of films coming out of it, and try to match that with your own strengths and interests.

To reply directly to Miriam May:

Based on your post, and if you're interested in working in film, I would consider Columbia. You will do a ton of writing while learning how to direct and produce the first year, which will actually help your screenwriting. After that, you can focus solely on your writing or continue to cherry-pick other directing/producing courses that interest you as you go.

I was just accepted to the UCLA Screenwriting MFA -- YIPPEEE!!!

Et Ego!

--Icarus

(Did I "say" that right? Any Popes or Virgil scholars on these boards???)

Icarus -

I dabble in Latin and that seems right to me. I also received the good news from UCLA this morning.

Icarus -

In Latin it's all about "ECCE!" (behold!)

or "Mirabile dictu" (marvelous to say)


cheers!

admitted to NYU Kanbar and Stern, so I'll be part of the MBA/MFA dual degree.

Congratulations, Heller! I've read about the dual degree program and it's looking pretty hot. I'll be in the MFA program with a prospective concentration in directing.

I'm thrilled to meet the rest of the incoming students.

Hope to see you in the fall!

How many people here have decided on where they are going yet?

nevermind, I just started a new thread where all acceptees who have made their final decisions can post about that. I figure it would be a good way for people to get to know others who will be attending their program.