3. New York University Tisch School of the Arts
NYU Tisch is one of the most renowned film schools in the country, boasting alumni like Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, and Oliver Stone. The school offers a BFA in Film and Television, as well as an MFA in Film Production. Located in New York City, students have access to some of the best resources in the world for filmmakers. USC School of Cinematic Arts (five sentences): USC is another top film school, located in Los Angeles.

4. American Film Institute Conservatory
Located in Los Angeles, the American Film Institute Conservatory is one of the top film schools in America. It offers a two-year program where students can earn an MFA in Film. The AFI Conservatory has produced some of Hollywood's biggest names, including George Lucas, Darren Aronofsky, and Patty Jenkins.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - located in Cambridge, Massachusetts - offers a Bachelor of Science in Film and Media Studies as well as a minor in film production. For students interested in film, MIT offers a number of extracurricular opportunities, such as the Filmmaking Club, the Student Filmmakers Association, and the Undergraduate Film Festival.