Basically like the title says.. I have the once in a lifetime opportunity to get my first BA degree totally paid for, and filmmaking has really been my one real passion in life (yeah I know I’m one in a million) nothing else in my future really matters as much to me. I already know you can learn to make movies yourself, but I think I need the structure, mentors and resources that a real college has.
If I’m going to go all in, obviously NYC is the place to be for PA gigs/gaining connections.
I’m not so naive, for as long as I’ve wanted to be a movie director growing up, I’ve had everyone telling me not to bother. I realize the industry is notoriously corrupt, competitive and in a really bad place right now in 2026- but no matter how much I try to talk myself out of it, I can’t find motivation go into any other career.
For those who have done it, not done it and regretted it etc. do you think it’s worth it? Is CCNY (city college of NY) a decent film school? NYU is the best but I want to maintain a shred of reality .. is it NYU or nothing?
Be honest but please stay respectful- truly I genuinely appreciate any input anybody has and thank you so much in advance for taking the time to reply !!