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So you're thinking about going to Hollywood and have a satisfying career as a filmmaker or television producer? Well, why not enroll in a film and television school? Many renowned film directors, such as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, are graduates of prestigious film schools themselves.

Film and television schools are institutions where you can learn all about the art of filmmaking. Whether you decide to enroll in a short-term or long-term program, you can learn everything in a film and television school, ranging from directing to screenwriting, cinematography and film editing.

Below is a list of some film and television schools you might want to consider:

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT)

As the only university in the US where the study of theater, film and television, plus digital media is integrated within the school's curriculum, UCLA TFT is conveniently located in Los Angeles, the capital of the entertainment world itself. It's no wonder then that many of its faculty members, advisors and mentors are industry leaders and the film and television school's alumni are Oscar winners and Emmy awardees with nods and trophies from Tony and nearly every other significant award in the performing and visual arts.

The film and television school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, plus interdisciplinary graduate programs. All programs offered involve studies into the history and theory of filmmaking as well as delving into the technical and creative aspects of making moving image.

School for Film and Television

The School for Film and Television is another good film and television school that has produced many top-notched alumni, including Matthew Fox (from Lost), Florina Petcu (of As the World Turns), Lauren Graham (of Gilmore Girls), and Manish Patel (of Al Qarem). They offer conservatory programs, summer programs, as well as a professional division program. This film and television school is located on 39 West 19th street, just between 5th and 6th Avenue.

Kanbar Institute of Film & Television

Considered as one of the premier film and television schools in the world, the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television offers courses for graduates and undergraduates who want to study the art of filmmaking. Besides their regular courses, the school also offers a variety of summer programs that are open to students who are enrolled in New York University and visiting summer students from other universities. NYU students are automatically registered through ALBERT. However, for students from other universities, they will need to fill up an application form for summer admission.

There are many more film and television schools available, not just in the New York area or the US for that matter. Learning about directing and scriptwriting and having access to the newest technology in film editing are only some of the benefits of attending a film and television school.