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    Denied (After Interview) USC Film and TV production 2022 Spring

    It lasts 30 minutes and is pretty casual; you cannot tell how the interviewer thinks about you. He always encourages you and looks kind. From what I heard from many applicants on this website, some were interviewed but were put on the waitlist, some were denied, and some were accepted. So it's...
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    Portfolio Consultant Needed

    Hello All, another member of my family had a portfolio consultant to mentor her with what art school's are looking for, for illustration (hands, feet, etc.). She attended national portfolio day but we see on the schedule that's there's nothing on the upcoming schedule and with a rising senior we...
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    How beneficial can good grades be?

    I will be applying to lmu, chapman, usc and maybe a few others next year and i'd say my grades are my strongest part of the application (4.0 and 35 act). How much will these stats help me in the application process?
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    Haven’t heard from UNCSA and deadline was yesterday?

    Anyone know the deal with UNCSA decisions?
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    Financial Aid: How to land a full (or partial) ride?

    Hi there folks, Does anyone have any advice for receiving a full ride (once accepted) to an MFA program? There isn't a whole lot of information available on this topic. Furthermore, the whole process feels a bit like a negotiation, or even worse, a game of poker. You hear/read stories about...
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    Let’s see which school I end up going to in the spring

    Hey guys!! I’m currently a senior in highschool applying to USC, UCLA, LMU, and Chapman as a screenwriting major! I have a 3.8 or 3.9 academic gpa, and I’ve spent most of my life in the film industry working as an actress, and I learned through working with other amazing screenwriters that I...
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    Who should I reach out to for USC Stark application?

    Hi all, I am applying to the Stark Program for next fall, and I was wondering if there is a specific person I can reach out to so that I can further express my interest. I have read that Michael Lane is a part of the process and that he contacts admitted students, is he a good person to email...
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    Who to ask for Reccomendations for MFA film program?

    Hi guys! I'm applying for MFA programs and I'm struggling with who to ask for recommendations. I've already gotten one professor and one extra curricular advisor who both know me well, but I need one more that is from a non-academic source. I'm wondering which option would be better: An old...
  9. BigAbe00

    How to Get into NYFA

    Hi all, I recently had a big change of plans and decided that NYFA Filmmaking MFA program (Los Angeles) is the best program for me. I was wondering if there are any NYFA currents or alums who I could chat to? I'd love to get more insight on admissions, curriculum, lifestyle, expenses, etc...
  10. Ava Jazlyn

    MFA Application Material Advice & Critique (FSU - Production)

    Hi, everyone! I am applying to FSU's MFA program in Production. I would really appreciate any feedback I can get on the material I'm submitting and am happy to offer feedback in return! Application Material Link Feel free to post your application material below. Best, Ava
  11. Kira

    Script Coverage Geared towards Film School

    Hey everyone! I hope that my posts (and inbox) have been helpful over the years. If you are looking for someone to read your scripts and essays as you prepare for the application season, please check out my new biz Film School Edge (no affiliation with this website). We cover feature scripts...
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    What looks better on a grad school application? (UCLA, USC, Chapman, LMU)

    Should I spend my "free" time in my remaining year at college interning with a production company (CBS TV show) or should I try to make some short films and enter them into festivals? Obviously, the latter is more risky as there's no guarantee they would get accepted, but I feel like that would...
  13. Mumbledore

    What are my chances? (Applicant with Dyslexia)

    Hello! My name is Liam and i'm interested in apply to film school. Specifically the John C. Hench division of USC as an undergrad. My primary interest is visual effects design using applications like After Effects. I'm worried and confused about my chances of acceptance, being that I have a low...
  14. Tony Yang

    Anybody here attending or also applying to AFI Producing Program

    I'm interested in applying to the AFI Producing program, and originally the deadline was February 1st, but on the website, it's been pushed back to April 1st. This seems really late to me and was hoping to get some information from anybody who is currently in the program or has experience...
  15. Nithesh Wazenn

    MFA admission Consulting

    MFA application
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    What should I use for my visual samples?

    Hey there! I'm in the process off applying to directing programs at AFI, USC, NYU, and Columbia for Fall 2014, and I'm trying to figure out which of my projects to feature and in what order I should place them on my visual sample. I know that narrative films are always preferred over music...
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    NYU- MFA Filmmaking course

    Hello guys, I'm planning to apply at NYU this December. As far as the visual creative assignments are concerned. Do I have to submit a 30 minute short film necessarily or could it be a show reel? Anything else that I should keep in mind while applying at NYU? I'd be highly obliged if you...

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