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July 25, 2025 52 mins

Thinking about film school? Or wondering if you should skip it and just make a movie?

🎓 In this episode, filmmaker and former Vancouver Film School department head Bob Woolsey breaks down:

  • What film school actually teaches you (and what it doesn’t)
  • Why networking and teamwork beat theory every time
  • Whether a $30,000 tuition is worth the ROI
  • How to break into the industry without formal education
  • Why your attitude might matter more than your talent

🎥 Bob’s been in the trenches for over 15 years — as a writer, director, and educator. If you're serious about building a career in film, you can’t miss this one.

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