Film School Graduates Primed for Industry Success

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 20, 2008 -- Academy of Art University Film School students enter the film industry prepared for successful careers after graduation. Instructor Jonathan Fung recently gave an interview to Movie Maker online describing what makes Academy of Art University one of the best film schools (http://www.academyart.edu/ep/film-school/index.html) and the advantages of studying in the heart of San Francisco.

"Our mission and focus is to prepare our students for a career in the film industry. Our film school teaches students how to pitch, create a demo reel, write a resume, network, etc. Also, guest speakers are invited to teach on topics that can develop a student's business savvy - financing, development and distribution," said Fung in the interview.

One of the top film schools (http://www.academyart.edu/film-school/index.html) in the nation, Academy of Art University concentrates on acting, film direction, cinematography, film production and screenwriting for a complete film school experience. Professional instructors completely immerse students in the filmmaking process from day one.

"Academy of Art University has a dedicated faculty of working professionals from Hollywood to independent filmmakers from the Bay Area," he said. "We don't boast, but embrace the diversity of our esteemed instructors committed to provide excellent mentorship to our students."

The Academy's ideal San Francisco location sets it apart from other film schools. Not only has the city been immortalized in some of America's greatest films, including Vertigo, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dirty Harry, and many more, the city is also home to some of the most innovative production companies and directors - Pixar, Dreamworks, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola.

Some Of The Academy's Film School Success Stories Include:

* Within a year of his graduation, film school (http://www.academyart.edu/ep/film-school/index.html) student Ryan Turpin had worked on the hit shows America's Next Top Model and Project Runway. His next project takes him to Japan to work on the show So I Survived a Japanese Game Show.

* A group of current film school students won a $7,500 scholarship from The Hartman Foundation for their short video entitled The Cowboy in All of Us.

* Alum Chris Milk has launched a lucrative music video career, directing videos for artists like Green Day, Gnarls Barkley and Kanye West.

Academy of Art University Film School students are hired by some of the biggest companies in the industry, including NBC, Sony Pictures and 20th Century Fox. They walk into these companies ready to create the next film legends and make movie history.

About Academy Of Art University, San Francisco

With over 13,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 14 different majors, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, industrial design, digital photography and car design. Multimedia Communications is the school's newest major, offering BA and MA degrees. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design.

Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB (M-ARCH).

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