confirming YoHoYoHo’s characterization of LMU. Both graduated in Production, and most of their film classes were less than 20. They had some great professors, some they felt were lame, but they all had industry experience. Biggest complaint they had I think is related to how fast the industry is changing, felt they had not kept up. That’s me putting it politely, they were not as kind. What really mattered to D’s career so far is that opportunities through LMU staff connections and students they worked with on set. She has made a living as a freelance director/producer in LA for three years now.
Yes the sorority/fraternity influence exists, but it really isn’t part of the film school culture. Real film students are too busy every weekend to have a lot of time for anything else.