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! I also had a script called Himbo on the Black List in 2022 and have a movie set to shoot very soon based on another spec. 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 a degree is worth the time and effort. Let’s go! So you want a screenwriting degree… Higher education costs soar every year. If you’re an undergraduate in college, chances are you’re paying tens of thousands of dollars for your education. If you have supportive parents like mine, maybe they’re okay with you chasing that masters in screenwriting. You can also online screenwriting teaching resources like...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 13 November