Should I start my career in film by attending film school?

Stevens: Should I start my career in film by attending film school?
I’ve always wanted to work in the film-movie industry. Lately I decided to attend a 2-year film school when I turn 18, but some of my friends discourage me from doing this. They say film school is money-wasting, that using that money to make a movie is even better!

I’m very confused, if not attending a film school then what should I do?? Are there any other ways than going to film school?

Any advice is really appreciated. Thanks very much in advance!

Answers and Views:

Answer by Jay Sherman
I think you should go! Your friends are just being douchebags! What are you going in for?

And they are wrong about movie making. It’s very hard to make a movie successful; you’d be better off studying and building a career on your teachings.

Answer by curiousjules
I would go to the film school. It most definatly is not a waste of time. the director’s i have grown up and loved ones that were not actor’s first, all went to film school. I would not listen to your friends in this instance. if you want to have the advantage you must go to film school. its a start. good luck!

Answer by Glenn
If you grew up around filmmakers, and have already learned everything they know about film making, then maybe you don’t need film school.

Otherwise, you should go to “film school.” Note that there are various universities with which you can choose film as your major, so you’d still get a full, well-rounded college education, and also learn what you need about making films.