What are the major benefits of going to film school?

I'd go with UCLA. It's right near all the major studios and some of the faculty in the film school are accomplished directors, actors, writers, etc. Plus, it's great to gain internships. I have some film school friends who got work at ABC, Disney, NBC, WB, Fox, etc. They even had casting calls for extras for Pirates 3 on campus. Plus, a lot of celebrities hang out in the area and there's also movie premieres right next to campus. Plus, I took a screenwriting cl and it was a blast.