<p>Go to USC. Cinema Studies at NYU is in Arts and Science–not Tisch so you can’t even take the Tisch classes! It’s very little ‘practical’ work, just theory and it ISN’T part of the official film school. At USC critical studies is in CNTV so you have the opportunity to really be a part of the film program and get to know other film students. Plus, you get to take production courses and stuff and you will have the chance to make connections. USC will set you up for getting a job in Hollywood much better than NYU, ESPECIALLY an Arts and Sciences Degree from NYU. As for whether or not USC is ‘buisness’ oriented rather than ‘art’ its really hard to say. However, in the end it comes down to what you CHOOSE to make. If you want to make a very artsy film then you can make it and they aren’t going to discourage you. However, they probably won’t discourage you from making the typical ‘Hollywood’ type film either which they might do at NYU. The director who drected Grease and other movies just spoke to my film class (i’m not at USC but I’m trying to transfer there) and he went to USC and showed us his student films (as well as George Lucas’ student films which he acted in when they were students at USC) and they were VERY artistic and had an indie feel to them so I guess it really depends on the individual. You can make whatever you like but I highly suggest you pick CNTV at USC.</p>