_{American screenwriter, director and producer John Milius is known to have said that everybody’s a filmmaker today. Yet you probably still need something extra if you want to get into the competitive film industry, and a top-quality film school might be exactly what you’re looking for. These world-renowned schools have numerous notable alumni, and are hosting first-class lecturers in the best facilities available.}

_{Here is filmmaking.com list of ten of the best film schools in the world:}

AFI Conservatory

_{With only 140 graduates per year, the AFI (American Film Institute) Conservatory is one of the most prestigious and selective film schools in the US. Its two-year MFA program provides training in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting. During those years the Conservatory’s fellows work on several short films, including a thesis short film, and are mentored by professionals from the television and film industry. With an alumni list that consists of David Lynch (Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man), Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) and Manny Coto (24, Dexter), no wonder the AFI Conservatory is considered one of the best film schools in the US.} 

USC School of Cinematic Arts

 _{What could be better than a film school in LA? USC School of Cinematic Arts is located in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, with the headquarters of leading entertainment companies only a few miles away. To get a MFA degree in Film & TV Production, all students take basic film courses before specializing in specific fields, but the school also offers many other Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD degrees.  Also considered by many one of the best film schools in the US, this school prides itself with dozens of Academy Award wins and over a hundred Emmy Award wins since the 1970s.}

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television 

 _{If you wish to go to a film school in LA, you should consider UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT). In the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media students can attend film courses that cover the historical and theoretical aspects of filmmaking, as well as film production, directing, editing and screenwriting.}

Beijing Film Academy

 _{Located in Beijing, China, the Beijing Film Academy (BFA) is one of the largest academies for television and filmmaking in Asia. It attracts students from all over the globe thanks to its reputation as one of the best film schools in the world – but admission is extremely competitive, as only one of every 2,000 students that apply is accepted.}

Tisch School of the Arts 

 _{Tisch School of the Arts is a part of the New York University, with an Asian campus located in Singapore. Its Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television offers film courses as well as photography, imaging and dramatic writing studies. Notable alumni include directors Martin Scorsese and Oliver Stone and actor Haley Joel Osment.}

The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

_{- Established in 1946, The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (also called FAMU) is one of the oldest schools in Europe for filmmaking. Although the official teaching language in the school is Czech, it also offers several programs in English, including one-year non-degree film courses and an MA program in cinematography.}

La Fémis 

_{In its 25 years of existence, this French film school has trained more than 600 professionals in all filmmaking fields and has positioned itself as one of the best film schools in Europe. As a state funded institute, students get free tuition in La Fémis – if they’re among the lucky few who manage to pass the entrance exams.}

California Institute of the Arts

 Founded by no other than Walt Disney, the CalArts philosophy consists of exploration of new paths, as well as a tight interaction between teachers and students. CalArts’ School of Film/Video combines film courses in all major types of filmmaking. Located in Valencia, California, this is another great film school in LA’s vicinity, close to the heart of the filmmaking industry.

The National Film and Television School

 NTFS was opened in 1971 and is the UK’s first film school. Students in this reputable institution can take film courses in a variety of subjects, ranging from producing, editing and screenwriting to games design & development, digital effects and documentary directing. The school also helps graduates get into the industry, using its connections with production and distribution companies and the BBC.

Film and Television Institute of India 

 Located at the home of the world’s biggest film industry, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) had produced many notable alumni who have since joined Bollywood as productive filmmakers.  The school is subject to the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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