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Those who argue against the necessity of film school cite the high cost of such an education as prohibitive, and assert that an aspiring filmmaker's money would be better spent on the actual making of a film, the experience of which would offer a more practical hands-on education.

At many film schools, including NYU and USC, initial student films in non digital programs are shot with non synch Arri-S or Bolex film cameras manufactured in the mid 20th century.

These films are typically shot on black and white reversal film with no dialog, or limited sound added after shooting.

Supporters argue that shooting films like these challenge students to creatively express their story without relying on dialog or other modern conventional devices.

Opponents question the practicality of having students invest a substantial amount of money using equipment that is no longer used in the industry, and doing simple filmmaking exercises that could be recreated for much less.