<p>@moyera I felt the same way when I applied. I really want to be a screenwriter but writing was always the thing I was the worst at. I still loved the overall study if film so it was hard for me to decide. From what I’ve heard, since the dramatic writing program is smaller students often get much more attention. They are closer with professors and have that many more connections. It is harder to impress te film professors when you’re surrounded by such talented people. I didn’t feel like I was at their level in the general film area even though I enjoyed it. I figured I would impress more people with my writing. Another complaint for film that I heard was the fact that it could become too broad. The dramatic writing program has one purpose and one only so it’s easy to really hone your craft where film can be all over the place.
I also made this decision because I felt the dramatic writing portfolio really showed my talent. There were more scripts required than the film portfolio so I decided that would really strengthen my app. I have no doubts about the decision I made. I haven’t started yet so I don’t know for sure what its like. I think there’s a very slim chance I won’t like it there and even if I don’t I can always transfer into film (if they accept me) plus I will minor in producing or something else in film because I do love it so much and it wouldn’t hurt to take those classes</p>
<p>That is my opinion and I know I’m a little biased because I am in the program. But that was my thought process behind the same thing you’re going through. </p>
<p>Good luck and I hope to see you in tisch!</p>