film school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of film school
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Stephen Galloway, dean of Chapman University’s film school, said the attention the movie has drawn since Musk’s post speaks to how incendiary some of its themes are.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
Sometimes, it feels straight out of film school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
The pixie dust of film school wore off fairly quickly, she remembers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
“I mean, George Lucas is one of the most famous examples of someone who got his start at USC’s film school, which also happens to be my dream school. But...”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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