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  1. K

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Directing/Film Production Fall 2023

    It was pretty good. USC requests a lot of material to get a better insight into the applicant's portfolio. It was nice gathering all this material and preparing it for the application. I was selected to interview, in which I felt very comfortable, it was truly a delight.
  2. E

    Deciding between AFI and Columbia (and USC)

    Thoughts on where to go: AFI Producing Columbia Creative Producing USC Peter Stark Program (waitlist) I want to know thoughts based on the program first. Then, il Ladd the specific details of my situation and aid. Thank you to all for feedback
  3. R

    Does the USC MFA production waitlist for fall guarantee Spring admission?

    Hi Everyone, so I got waitlisted for fall 203 for the MFA production program at USC, but the email says that they will offer Spring 2024 admission if a spot does not open up. I am just wondering if this guaranteed, and if this has happened to anyone else that can confirm? Thanks!
  4. N

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC MFA in Writing

    this application requires a lot of materials and I took a lot of time doing it. I think my weakest point was my writing sample which I have since improved.
  5. taurusdiaries

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) USC MFA Writing for Film and Television Fall 2023

    Good! I didn't worry about my 10 page sample because that one was pretty polished. I found it fun to do the prompts and really felt like I got to show some different sides of myself in the application. I went into this process with an "if it's meant to be, it will be" mindset and I think that...
  6. E

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen & TV MFA 2023

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  7. K

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen & TV MFA - Fall 2023

    This was my first time applying and I honestly didn't expect to get in; most of my materials were done at the very last minute, but that doesn't mean I didn't put great thought and effort into them. My ten-page writing sample was the only thing I had prepared beforehand. The decision...
    • Kris 4_2
    • Application
    • 2023 mfa screenwriting usc writing for screen & television
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  8. EricVilla

    Does USC Make You a Better Filmmaker?

    The following is an excerpt from a weekly newsletter from stuudeo.com. We feature weekly student filmmaker stories and catalog student films from USC, NYU, Emerson and more. If you like what you're reading, be sure to go to stuudeo.com to subscribe for more! -- Through his classes, he...
  9. Charlie B

    newbie planning to apply this fall for fall 2024 entry -- screenwriting mfa

    Hi all, I'm from SoCal, and I'm thinking of applying to USC for the screenwriting MFA program when applications open in fall 2023. I actually have a degree in creative writing, and I've built a decent career as a communications consultant in the past decade or so. However, I constantly dream...
  10. nvf101

    Looking for associate and executive producer for my AFI thesis film #afi

    Hi everyone 😊 My name is Nicholas, I am an award winning film director from London, UK - and I am currently in my 2nd year on the Directing MFA at The American Film Institute. The film that me and my team are producing is called SOME KIND OF PARADISE, and tells the story of a lonely Arizona...
  11. S

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film Production Fall 2023

    Application is going well, I feel confident about it. I had a great interview, and the professor raved about my personal statement. They didn't mention anything else about my materials though.
  12. Chris W

    USC Film School Interview Questions

    Please share your USC interview questions in this thread as well as the application year thread. :) Also here's our old article with past interview questions to all programs:
  13. V

    USC School of Cinematic Arts - Stark Producing Program 2023

    Hey folks! Thought to create a thread for Peter Stark for this year as interview notifications are expected to be sent within the next 2-3 weeks. This is my second year applying, I was waitlisted last year. Good luck to everyone in this cycle!
  14. notaprincess

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Writing for the Screen - Fall 2023

    The USC app was probably my favorite because they require different types of essays instead of a normal personal statement. It makes you dig deep. I also liked the scene prompts.
  15. A

    Advice needed on the film in portfolio for schools

    Hi everyone, I'm in the process of applying to MFAs in the US, Canada and the UK and as you all know they all require some form of visual sample of your work. Now, I attempted to shoot a short film this year that I was going to use to apply for film school with and I spent a lot of money on it...
  16. K

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) USC MFA Writing for Screen and TV - Fall 2023

    Second time applying. Much happier with my creative challenges this time around but less happy with my 10-page sample. Also submitted the same (slightly edited) autobiographical statement which maybe I should have re-written but hey-ho.
  17. A

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Directing/Film Production 2023

    It was tough for the most part, lot of things I'm overthinking but I think overall I did a good app. Had many people give me feedback and edits on my personal statement. Tried to not overthink the video introduction and just speak honestly. Might come across as generic but I'm hopeful the rest...
  18. GimmeCroissants

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA - Fall 2023

    First time applying. So.many.essays! Come on, USC! Get it together! .....They were fun to write, though, even if they took some time. Excited to hear back! And excited to get through the applications for other schools. Whew!
  19. A

    USC MFA Collaborative Question

    Hi everyone, I'm applying to the USC MFA at SCA and was struggling a bit with the collaborative question. I'm not entirely sure what type of lesson do they mean - something more personal or more technical/about the process? I'd wager its a mixture of both but if there is anyone who answered this...
  20. USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student

    USC SCA: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student

    For nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (USC SCA) has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. USC SCA remains at the forefront of filmmaking trends, welcoming filmmakers with years of industry experience alongside beginners with raw talent...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 43 min read
    • film school application advice how to get into usc film school los angeles film schools usc usc 2023 usc bfa usc mfa usc sca usc sca admissions
    • Category: Applying to Film School

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