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  1. Alexa P.

    Current USC Undergrad Student Input is Needed: What Equipment/Facilities Do You Use at USC?

    We're developing another guide about how to apply to film school at USC. It would greatly help our community of aspiring film school students if you could weigh in about your pre- and post-production experience at USC SCA. We need more information on the make/model of the cameras, grips...
  2. Alexa P.

    Current USC MFA Student Input is Needed: What Equipment/Facilities Do You Use at USC?

    We're developing another guide about how to apply to film school at USC. It would greatly help our community of aspiring film school students if you could weigh in about your pre- and post-production experience at USC SCA. We need more information on the make/model of the cameras, grips...
  3. S

    Naval Officer planning on leaving in a year to pursue one of the MFA Programs at USC!

    Hi everyone! My name’s Jake! I’m currently an active duty Navy Public Affairs Officer stationed in Busan, South Korea. Right now I’m in the process of leaving active duty to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. I received my undergrad from USC and am hoping I can go back to get my MFA...
    • Snippy
    • Thread
    • military navy producing mfa self introduction usc writing for screen & television
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  4. R

    Can you save progress on SlideRoom?

    Does anyone know if we can start the slideroom application, and then come back to it a different time or does it need to be done in one sitting?
  5. T

    USC vs NYU, which one suits international students best?

    Hi, all! I'm international and applying to NYU, USC, and Columbia. My top priorities are USC and NYU. I had an interview for USC last week for the spring semester and I'm researching to prepare if I get accepted to USC. I found some information that somewhat bothers me. NYU is my dream school...
  6. A

    Applied USC Writing for Screen & TV MFA Fall 2023

    It's been smooth so far. I run a film production company alongside my job as a news writer, so I'm most comfortable organizing paperwork and cranking out long-form writing samples on demand. I began about two weeks before the portal was scheduled to be open via the USC website, and did a few of...
    • Act3Climax
    • Application
    • 2023 mfa screenwriting usc writing for screen & television
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  7. notaprincess

    USC SCA Writing for Screen & TV MFA Fall 2023

    Hey everyone! The USC graduate application opened today so I figured I would start a thread for those applying for Fall 2023. USC requires a lot of different materials, has anyone started on them yet? How are they coming along?
  8. D

    USC SCA Film Production MFA 2023

    Hey guys, I got accepted for fall 22 but couldn't attend due to personal reasons so I'm reapplying for fall 23. Do all of my creative submissions have to be brand new? Example: the personal statement, visual sample, writing sample? what parts of my application can be the same and which parts...
  9. S

    USC thesis film - what's the process for making one like?

    Hey everyone, I was recently accepted to USC's Film & TV production MFA, and wanted to learn more about the process for making a thesis film. As I've heard only around 12 students each year write / direct a thesis. How competitive is this process? How are students selected? What other tracks do...
  10. F

    NYU or USC or None?

    Hello everyone! I am so glad I found this website, I wish I had found it sooner :( its been really helpful to read others experiences. But anyway, I have been very blessed to been admitted to both USC and NYU for the upcoming Fall for their MFA program. A little context, I graduated May 2021...
  11. dchuang0710

    Columbia vs UCLA vs USC vs UT Austin

    Hi guys I am in the incredibly lucky position where I got into four amazing film programs. I took an oversea trip to visit all four schools thinking I would be able to know which school is right for me after my visits. But I am now three days away from the commitment deadline, and I...
  12. S

    AFI vs. LMU

    Apart from getting into AFI (Editing), I have gotten into Loyola Marymount University too. It's a 3-year Film and TV Production MFA course, with an emphasis on Editing. Have you heard anything about this? And how is its reputation in the industry? One of the major reasons I am considering this...
  13. W

    NYU, USC, UCLA, and Stony Brook - how do you ask for more funding/scholarship?

    Hi everyone, I’m wondering how those of you have negotiated higher scholarships went about it? Did you just write an email to admissions or the financial aid office, or did you go through a formal appeal process? If you did write an email, what information did you include? I feel very...
  14. A

    AFI or USC?

    Hi all, this is my first time posting here but I've been sleuthing for months now. I'm an extremely indecisive person so this decision is really stressing me out. I applied as an international student for several MFA programs in the US and I've been accepted for AFI and waitlisted at USC...
  15. C

    USC v. Chapman BFA film production

    Hi all, I've seen some discussion about USC v. Chapman for Master's but not undergrad. I'm fortunate to have been accepted to both for film production undergrad. Here's my sense of the pros and cons, but I could really use some reality checks from you all. I've received merit from both, so cost...
  16. M

    USC Peter Stark v Columbia Creative Producing

    This feels like a dream to even be able to say this but I have to make the impossible choice between two excellent programs, and I would really appreciate any input/insights into the specificities of the programs/thoughts/general feelings about east coast v west coast, any crumb of information...
  17. J

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC- SCA Film & Television Production BFA for Fall 2022

    MY DREAM SCHOOL! So so thrilled! One of the last schools I heard from, was sooo nervous, but it was worth it! Admitted to my first choice major: Film & TV Production for Fall. Going to tour over Spring Break.
    • jpm
    • Application
    • film & tv production undergraduate usc
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  18. cyclical

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Screenwriting MFA

    The most challenging application process due to the amount of original work they requested. I started compiling material around late August + was aware of the prompts since early summer months, but I still cut it a little close to the deadline (I like to turn things early) despite repurposing a...
  19. L

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen & Television MFA - Fall 2022

    It was my first time applying. It was a little difficult to get everything done in time for the application. I was surprised to know that there aren't interviews for the program but I guess they ask for enough materials so they can get to know us. I did not get in this time and I'm waiting to...
    • lschiozer
    • Application
    • 2022 fall 2022 mfa screenwriting usc writing for screen & television
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  20. E

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC Peter Stark - Fall 2022

    It was good - I liked the varied / short answers format of the application, and the interview process was thorough and very personalized which was refreshing.

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