People all over the world love being entertained. So, whatever climate or setting tickles your fancy, there’s a movie studio there to record the nation’s story. Decide on the type of cinema you’re most interested in, and then pick a complimentary country!

Home to Bollywood, India throws you head-first into a fast-growing genre of the Hindi film industry that is recognized worldwide for producing quality films. With nearly 200 films produced in India per year, the market is open to writers who can bring a fresh perspective. Hosting some truly awe-inspiring locations, such as the Ganges River and the Mehrangarh Fort, you’re never short on places to explore or things to go. Earning your screenwriting degree in India puts you at the forefront of the industry and allows you to make connections that you would otherwise be unable to make. And in this industry, who you know is just as important as what you can do!

To the north, Canada has produced some truly amazing things: maple syrup, poutine, and some of the greatest writers for film and television. Seth Rogan, Dan Aykroyd, and Jim Carey all hail from Canada, and all of these have achieved varying degrees of success as screenwriters. Canada has a vast landscape that scratches the length of the second largest country; what better place to be inspired by for your vacation gone awry script? Looking to write a great musical about an out-of-work musician in Vancouver? Better get to know the local music scene to write a compelling story!

Then, there’s good ol’ Britain. The UK has been producing entertainment in one form or another for longer than Hollywood has existed. Earning your degree in screenwriting there will let you walk down the same streets as J. K. Rowling, Charles Dickens, and William Shakespeare. Between comedies like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and edge-of-your-seat suspense movies like Snatch, the film industry of the UK is still cranking out award-winning movies. With programs in Scotland, Wales, and England, earning your degree on this influential island will spoil you with cultural events (and no shortage of ham’n’eggs).