film school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of film school
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Silk White didn’t go to film school, doesn’t have an agent, and hadn’t set foot in Los Angeles until May.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 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
She knew she would have to go to film school and the family could not afford it.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
He attended film school there in the early 1980s and started drawing acclaim since his thesis—Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads—made at 25 years old for $12,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
Or go to film school at USC if I can get a scholarship?
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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