<p>Unfortunately, you can’t count LMU or Chapman as safties in the film programs. They are very competitive for film. FSU is a fabulous program: but again, not a safety. However… FSU will allow you to transfer in at any point. You just have to start the 3 and one half year program after you transfer. That might be a good option: go first year as a general ed person: take a lot of writing/lit/English courses then transfer in. </p>
<p>I think a screenwriter can get there from many places: English major, film major, film studies or critical studies major. If you are not sure you want production, go visit some of the programs and see what they do. </p>
<p>Have you considered; Emerson, UT-Austin, BU, and Northwestern? All considered good screenwriting programs.</p>