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    Feedback on USC MFA Film Production Personal Statement?

    Hey everyone! I'm currently writing and rewriting my personal statement for SCA. I've been looking at a lot of online advice encouraging an essay that showcases personality and individuality above all else. I've honestly been struggling trying to find a balance that shows the kind of person I am...
  2. M

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA

  3. Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Film and Television Writing freshman at USC

    Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Film and Television Writing freshman at USC

    Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm room with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to Air pods. Their walls are covered in posters for hit indie films like The Florida Project. Lampson has spent all of his freshman year working out of their small...
  4. B

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC Film and TV Production

  5. modb

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film & TV Production MFA

    It seemed like a strong interview was an important factor.
  6. JPY90

    Admitted (After Interview) USC DIRECTING MFA 2021

    Informative virtual information session, fulfilling application process with scholarship questions included, nerve racking interview.
  7. theMorrigan

    USC MFA Writing for Screen & Television (Screenwriting) 2021

    Hello! I didn't see a thread for USC's MFA Writing for Screen & Television, so I figured I'd start one. How many of you are planning to apply, or have already applied? How are we feeling about the essays, challenge scenes, and 10-page writing sample? Personally, I feel like my essays are in...
  8. Z

    Admitted (After Interview) USC MFA Film - Spring 2021

  9. B

    Is there anyone planning to submit photo option for the SCA visual sample?

    Is there anyone planning to submit photo option for the visual sample?
  10. A

    USC Film & TV Production MFA Fall 2021 Applicants Unite!

    It's an unprecedented time to apply for film schools in LA but here we are, friends. Good luck to everyone! Looking forward to agonizing and swapping essays together :)
  11. Q

    USC Admissions Webinar

    Greetings, My name is Victoria and I would like to invite you all to attend the African American Cinema Society (AACS)'s admissions webinar for USC's School of Cinematic Arts. This webinar has been designed by current graduate and undergraduate students across the various divisions at SCA. We...
  12. BigSpeaker12

    Help with Person Statement for USC SCA spring 21

    Hello everyone, I'm applying to usc this summer and I wanted to know if anyone was interested in looking over my personal statment. I think it's a good start but there's some stuff I could probably expand on.
  13. How to get Into USC Film School: An Interview With an SCA Admissions Committee Member

    How to get Into USC Film School: An Interview With an SCA 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...
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  14. S

    USC Screenwriting vs UCLA Screenwriting MFA

    For you guys who were accepted into both UCLA and USC, which program are you leaning more towards to?
  15. whatsgood

    Dropped Out of SCA now what

    Went to USC SCA for cinema and media studies went there until I dropped out when I was a Junior. I have had 3 internships at prod co's all unpaid. I cant afford to go back to USC. What should I do if I want to still work in the film industry?
  16. courteroy

    Submit multiple Applications to different USC film programs?

    Do you guys know if when applying for USC grad school, you're allowed to apply to more than one discipline or do you have to choose ONE? Come Fall, I'd like to apply to the producing program AND tv writing program. If this isn't an option, I'd love to know now so I can figure out which route to...
  17. sharkb8

    2nd Year USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA Student, AMA

    Do it. Ask me things. And I will tell you answers. Yup.
  18. G

    USC School of Cinematic Arts SCA MFA Film & TV Production Fall 2020

    Hey all! I’ve been working on my application for Fall 2020 and was wondering if anyone else is applying this year!
  19. Chris W

    USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA Screenwriting Fall 2020

    Who's applying this year? Fall Admission Deadline: November 15th Required supplemental application materials per USC: The following supplemental materials must be submitted via the SlideRoom application for admission consideration: Autobiographical Character Sketch (please upload in PDF...
  20. storyteller

    USC School of Cinematic Arts Film & TV Production Spring 2020

    Hey everyone! I haven't found any threads for this specific application, so I decided to create one. Who's intending to apply for Spring 2020? I am an international applicant and was looking for some help with my application!

Latest Accepted Applications

  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Film and Television Production 2021

    The application process was more or less straight forward. It was fairly easy, just take your time and pace yourself to finish all the needed requirements.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    LMU - Film and Television Production
    Submission Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    Interview Date
    Mar 12, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Spring 2022 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) Nfts Directing animation MA 2022

    I got admitted to this course after doing a 5 day selection workshop which included an interview. A bit over a week after the workshop finished I got an email with the final decision.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    NFTS - Directing Animation
    Submission Date
    Jul 7, 2021
    Interview Date
    Sep 2, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Sep 14, 2021

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television

    Notified by email of a decision status in the youSC portal at 2:33am, logged onto the portal to find there was an acceptance letter. The letter requested a statement of intent + $300 deposit.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Writing for Screen and TV
    Submission Date
    Nov 15, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Feb 27, 2021
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021

    I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Directing/Film Production
    Submission Date
    Nov 1, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    Interview Date
    Jan 25, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Jun 15, 2021

    Application Materials attached:
    1. Personal Statement
    2. Short Film

    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) MA Filmmaking - London Film School

    As far as application details / materials are concerned, the following documents were part of submission: - A Personal Statement - Portfolio of a few works done till date - A Photography Portfolio ( Optional) - Link to a project that you have worked on, in any capacity (DoP / Director /...
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    London Film School - MA Filmmaking
    Submission Date
    Oct 15, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Nov 22, 2020
    Interview Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Dec 15, 2020

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
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