Film School Unlocked: 45 Charts of Exclusive Admissions Data built from 5,000+ Real Applications - Supporting Members Only

Do you want to know exactly what film school admissions departments are looking for?​

Become a Supporting Member and unlock access to over 45 exclusive charts packed with real admissions data crowdsourced from 5,000+ applications in our database. You’ll also get exclusive bonus interviews with admissions officers and full access to our powerful new “This Application in the Scattergram” feature which lets you instantly compare your GPA and film experience against actual acceptance outcomes.

Below are real examples of the charts and insights you’ll gain as a Supporting Member.

NOTE: These example charts are drawn from actual stats across many different programs in our database.

This Application in the Scattergram​

See exactly where your application stands in real time.

At the top of every application in our database (when GPA and Film Experience are entered), you’ll now see an interactive scattergram showing how that applicant compares to thousands of others for the same program.

• See applications plotted by GPA and Film Experience levels
• View their real outcomes: Admitted, Waitlisted, Denied, or Awaiting Results
• Hover over any icon for a quick popup with full application details
• Browse and explore all applications to a specific program visually

This powerful visual tool gives you an instant, data-driven sense of your realistic chances which is something that no other site offers.

Exclusive Admissions Statistics Charts​

In addition to the new “This Application in the Scattergram” feature, Supporting Members get access to over 40 exclusive charts built from real crowdsourced application data.

These charts reveal powerful patterns and trends that help you understand what actually improves your chances and even give you a realistic picture of who would be in your cohort if accepted.

Acceptance & Interview Success​

These charts show admission outcomes broken down by key factors:

Acceptance Rate with or without Interview​

How many were admitted who were interviewed?​

How many were admitted off of waitlist?​

Admittance Statistics by Application Attempt​

Applicant Demographics​

Admittance Statistics by Nationality​

Admittance Statistics by Age​

Admittance Statistics by Gender​

Admittance Statistics by Race​

Admittance Statistics by Sexual Orientation​

Admittance Statistics by Undergrad Major​

Film Experience & Portfolio​

Admittance Statistics by Film Experience​

Admittance Statistics by Type of Film Experience​

Admittance Statistics by Awards Received by Applicant​

Admittance Statistics by Portfolio Submitted​

Admittance Statistics by Portfolio Film/Script Type​

Admittance Statistics by Portfolio Originality​

Admittance Statistics by Self-Reported Portfolio Strength​

Interview Experience: Outcome Breakdowns​

These charts reveal how interview performance affects admission chances. For example: if the interview felt serious or you thought you bombed it, what were the actual admit/waitlist/deny rates?

Admittance Statistics by Type of Interview​

Admittance Statistics by Number of Interviewers​

Admittance Statistics by Interview Topics Discussed​

Admittance Statistics by Interview Seriousness​

Admittance Statistics by Applicant's Feeling after Interview​

Especially useful: You’ll see whether strong interviews are make-or-break... or if applicants can still get in even after a rough one.

Interview Experience: What Actually Happens​

These charts show what real interviews at the film program are like, regardless of outcome:

Interview Type​

Number of Interviewers​

Interview Topics Discussed​

Interview Seriousness​

Feeling After Interview​

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You’ll know what to expect: How many interviewers are typical? Are conversations usually friendly or intense? What questions come up most often?

Admitted Applicant Breakdowns​

These focused charts break down the profiles of admitted applicants so you can see exactly who gets accepted and get a clear sense of who would be sitting next to you in your cohort:

How many times did admitted applicants apply?​

Nationalities of Admitted Applicants​

Age of admitted applicants​

Gender of Admitted Applicants​

Race of Admitted Applicants​

Sexual Orientation of Admitted Applicants​

Undergraduate Major of Admitted Applicants​

Film Experience of Admitted Applicants​

Film Experience Type of Admitted Applicants​

Type of Portfolio Submitted by Admitted Applicants​

Portfolio Genre Submitted by Admitted Applicants​

Did admitted applicants use all new material?​

How did admitted applicants rate their own portfolio?​

Topics Discussed During Interviews of Admitted Applicants​

Seriousness of Interviews of Admitted Applicants​

Feeling of Admitted Applicants After Interview​

Scholarship money awarded to admitted applicants​

Ready to unlock all of this?​

Become a Supporting Member today and gain immediate access to the full set of 40+ exclusive admissions charts, the powerful new “This Application in the Scattergram” feature, bonus interviews with admissions officers, and much more.

Stop guessing about your chances. Make smarter, data-driven decisions and give yourself the best possible shot at getting accepted.

Become a Supporting Member Now​