USC Cinematic Arts Admissions 2027

• November 1: Early Decision Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: Mid-December
• November 1: Early Action Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: Mid-to late January
• January 10: Regular Decision Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: by April 1

• November 15: Animation + Digital Arts MFA, Cinematic Arts (Media Arts, Games & Health) MA, Film & Television Production MFA, Interactive Media MFA, Game Design and Development MS, Peter Stark Producing MFA, Writing for Screen & Television MFA
• December 1: Cinema & Media Studies MA and PhD and Media Arts + Practice PhD
  Admission Notification Date for all Fall semester programs: mid-March

Article 'How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member'

Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by prospective undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, the film school’s prestige can often make the application process particularly stressful and...

• Svaja Paka
• Mar 5, 2020
• Updated Mar 14, 2024
• 33 min read
• 5.00 star(s) 7 reviews
• Reaction score: 21
• Comments: 6
• Reviews: 5
• Category: Admissions Interviews
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greatfool said:

Anyone have tips on the short film media sample?

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Chris W said:

Did you read the interview above? May be some tips there. My main advice would be to concentrate the most on story over anything else. Don't worry about the equipment. Is the story you are trying to tell compelling?

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greatfool said:

Hello,

I'm applying for Spring 2027 and the application is due in 12 days on Aug 15. I have most of my essays pretty much done, but I'm still working on my 2-minute short film. I'm a bit stuck. I'm doing everything myself (writing, directing, editing, acting, sound, production). I'm shooting on my iPhone and don't have much film/lighting equipment. I shot a couple scenes already and I'm not happy with how it's turning out tbh. Anyone have tips on the short film media sample?

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Odette_ said:

Even though I can’t offer any practical advice, I genuinely hope you get accepted.

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Chris W said:

Who's applying this year?

Undergraduate applications open up August 1st. Graduate applications open up August 26th.

Undergraduate Deadlines

• November 1: Early Decision Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: Mid-December
• November 1: Early Action Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: Mid-to late January
• January 10: Regular Decision Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: by April 1

Graduate Deadlines

• November 15: Animation + Digital Arts MFA, Cinematic Arts (Media Arts, Games & Health) MA, Film & Television Production MFA, Interactive Media MFA, Game Design and Development MS, Peter Stark Producing MFA, Writing for Screen & Television MFA
• December 1: Cinema & Media Studies MA and PhD and Media Arts + Practice PhD
  Admission Notification Date for all Fall semester programs: mid-March

USC Cinematic Arts | How to Apply

Here's our interview with a USC Admissions Committee Member:

Article 'How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member'

Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by prospective undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, the film school’s prestige can often make the application process particularly stressful and...

• Svaja Paka
• Mar 5, 2020
• Updated Mar 14, 2024
• 33 min read
• 5.00 star(s) 7 reviews
• Reaction score: 21
• Comments: 6
• Reviews: 5
• Category: Admissions Interviews
• application tips how to get into usc film school mfa personal statement tips sca undergraduate usc usc admissions usc film school usc film school acceptance rate usc film school admissions

Here are our current admissions data for the program from the 913 applications logged in our database:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

27.8%

Admitted

254 out of 913

17.9%

Waitlisted

163 out of 913

54.3%

Not Admitted

496 out of 913

Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Click the link above for a ton more info.

Who's applying? Good luck!

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Chris W said:

Who's applying this year?

Undergraduate applications open up August 1st. Graduate applications open up August 26th.

Undergraduate Deadlines

• November 1: Early Decision Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: Mid-December
• November 1: Early Action Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: Mid-to late January
• January 10: Regular Decision Application Deadline
  Admission Notification Date: by April 1

Graduate Deadlines

• November 15: Animation + Digital Arts MFA, Cinematic Arts (Media Arts, Games & Health) MA, Film & Television Production MFA, Interactive Media MFA, Game Design and Development MS, Peter Stark Producing MFA, Writing for Screen & Television MFA
• December 1: Cinema & Media Studies MA and PhD and Media Arts + Practice PhD
  Admission Notification Date for all Fall semester programs: mid-March

USC Cinematic Arts | How to Apply

Here's our interview with a USC Admissions Committee Member:

Article 'How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member'

Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by prospective undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, the film school’s prestige can often make the application process particularly stressful and...

• Svaja Paka
• Mar 5, 2020
• Updated Mar 14, 2024
• 33 min read
• 5.00 star(s) 7 reviews
• Reaction score: 21
• Comments: 6
• Reviews: 5
• Category: Admissions Interviews
• application tips how to get into usc film school mfa personal statement tips sca undergraduate usc usc admissions usc film school usc film school acceptance rate usc film school admissions

Here are our current admissions data for the program from the 913 applications logged in our database:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

27.8%

Admitted

254 out of 913

17.9%

Waitlisted

163 out of 913

54.3%

Not Admitted

496 out of 913

Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Click the link above for a ton more info.

Who's applying? Good luck!

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CarrR said:

Has anyone heard anything about the prompt for this year? It seems like they haven’t put up a new one yet and it’s a week overdue. Or could it be the same as last year?

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1. Writing Sample - Choose One If your writing sample is for a narrative film, make sure the sample tells a story. If you are submitting from a larger piece, the scene should stand on its own with a beginning, middle, and end. (Must be uploaded in PDF format only)
   
   1. A description of a four-minute film that contains no dialogue. It can be fiction or non-fiction. The story has to be communicated visually. (400 words or less)
   2. A dialogue scene between two people in screenplay format. (400 words or less)

1. Writing Sample - Choose One If your writing sample is for a narrative film, make sure the sample tells a story. If you are submitting from a larger piece, the scene should stand on its own with a beginning, middle, and end. (Must be uploaded in PDF format only)
   
   1. A description of a four-minute film that contains no dialogue. It can be fiction or non-fiction. The story has to be communicated visually. (400 words or less)
   2. A dialogue scene between two people in screenplay format. (400 words or less)