I have seen a number of surveys which addressed the question of the value of film school versus practical training. A variety of highly successful film makers and their schoolings are considered. These surveys (as I remember them) conclude that about 50 % of their subjects received formal film educations while 50 % did not. The surveys usually consider only the educations of the great but not the less than great film makers. Sincerely, Peter S. Latham ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]