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  1. Professor Jeff Stanzler’s Virtual Film Open Mics Spark Bold Storytelling

    Professor Jeff Stanzler’s Virtual Film Open Mics Spark Bold Storytelling

    Editor's note: This article has been updated to promote Jeff Stanzler's next Zoom open mic on September 20 at 7 p.m. PST. To get the link to join, visit JeffStanzler.com. When pandemic restrictions wound down and then disappeared altogether, many of us left the virtual world behind — but not...
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    Personal Statement Advice from a USC & UCLA Graduate

    Hello everyone! I graduated from USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2018 and then went onto study at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television to graduate in 2023. Thing is, I also have experience in admissions essay consulting from 2020 to 2025! If you need any advice regarding how to write...
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    USC SCA common app essay feedback for film production BFA from international student in the uk

    Hi! Was just hoping I could get some feedback on my common app essay for SCA, don’t hold back please! I chose the prompt: “Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understand of yourself or others.” I have had to face a lot of setbacks...
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    Feedback

    Hello there, Im in the middle of writing my usc personal statement and have received mixed reviews. Would anyone be willing to give me some feedback?
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    I’m working on my usc BFA personal statement for Film Production, and have gotten extremely mixed reviews. Could I have some feedback?

    I’ve gotten all sorts of reviews. Some people have said it’s one of the funniest and best essays they’ve read while others have told me it’ll get me banned from ever applying again, and everything in between. However, none of them have applied to film school, much less to SCA. So I’d really...
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    Narrative statement feedback

    Will email if anyone’s interested
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    Personal Statement Feedback (First Draft)

    Hello! I am currently working on my applications and was wondering if some people would be interested in giving me feedback on my personal statement. Though I reached out to one or two people, I realized I would like feedback from multiple people. If anyone was interested, let me know, and I...
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    Feedback on USC cinematic arts personal statement?

    I'm applying to the animation and digital arts major. I feel a bit weary about the middle but any type of advice is greatly appreciated. Let me know, thanks. When my dad told me a story about his mother—a woman who took grand steps to further the lives of her children, grandchildren, and...

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