Uncover the Untold Secrets of Screenwriting with Jack Epps in This Exclusive Go Into The Story Interview
Jack: Part of what you get in film school is a cohort a talented people taking classes together and creating material — screenplays, pilots, webseries. Whether it’s USC, whether it’s DePaul, you’re creating resources and a community. This gives you the opportunity to network with people who will succeed. As long as you’re not a jerk and you’re respectful and you’re helping, they will pull you along. There is a networking part of it. There’s no question about it. In addition, film schools have programs to help place students in internships. USC has a huge working alumni base which helps students get their start after graduation. It’s called the Trojan Mafia. So there is a lot of support in film school that is hard to do on your own.
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