Applying to Chapman Screenwriting? Here's the official thread for Fall 2022 entry.
Here is FilmSchool.org's Admittance Data for the program from applications in our Film School Application Database:
Here are requirements and creative prompts for this year:
Please note that you may only submit Creative Supplement materials for your 1st choice major selected on the application. No other materials will be reviewed as part of the application process.
The requirements below are for students applying for Fall 2022
Example of Portfolio listing (use this format):
Title: Roger's Car
Position: Writer/Director
16 minutes, Video 2005. Valley College
Log line: Unusual circumstance allows a sixteen-year-old to get his first car. I wrote this story for a creative writing class and produced the film with the help of my friends.
Also.... BIG news... We are interviewing Chapman admissions the end of October. Let us know what questions you want us to ask them here:
www.filmschool.org
How's everyone's application going? Gooduck!
Deadline is December 1, 2021
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Rising to number 4 on The Hollywood Reporter's annual rankings of the top 25 American film schools in 2022, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University offers top-notch filmmaking courses in an intimate learning environment. Notable alumni include the Duffer brothers...
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Here is FilmSchool.org's Admittance Data for the program from applications in our Film School Application Database:
Here are requirements and creative prompts for this year:
Application Requirements:
- Statement of Intent: Submit an essay expressing your reasons for wanting to join the MFA Screenwriting Program. What are your personal and career goals, and how will this particular degree from Chapman University help you reach those goals? Your essay should be double spaced, size 12 font, and 1-2 pages in length.
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Creative Supplement
Other Required Materials:
- Official copy of your undergraduate transcript from your degree granting institution
- International Students: Please see "International Applicants" tab below for additional requirements
Please note that you may only submit Creative Supplement materials for your 1st choice major selected on the application. No other materials will be reviewed as part of the application process.
The requirements below are for students applying for Fall 2022
1. Creative Portfolio List
Upload a one (1) to two (2) page list of activities that demonstrates your potential in your area of chosen specialization focusing on creative accomplishments. Include in this list specific items that you could submit, if requested, to Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Each listing should include a brief description of the work and your role in its creation.Example of Portfolio listing (use this format):
Title: Roger's Car
Position: Writer/Director
16 minutes, Video 2005. Valley College
Log line: Unusual circumstance allows a sixteen-year-old to get his first car. I wrote this story for a creative writing class and produced the film with the help of my friends.
2. Transformational Moment Essay
Submit a two (2) page essay describing a transformational moment in your life that fundamentally changed you as a person. Explain how you gained wisdom and greater understanding of the human condition as a result of this experience. Essays should be typed, single-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, one-inch margins on all sides.3. Narrative Scene
In no more than three (3) pages write a compelling dramatic scene based on this scenario: Two people who are close, experience a sudden calamity that changes their relationship. This may be written in short story or screenplay format. We are looking for the strength in your storytelling ability; there is no preference in format. The tone of the scene can be comic or dramatic in any genre.4. Screenplay
Screenwriting applicants are required to submit 20-30 pages of your best creative or dramatic writing. This could be the first act or other section of a feature screenplay (with context), a screenplay for a short film, all or part of an episodic script, a web series, a one-act play or an excerpt from a full-length play, a short story or an excerpt from a novel. This to be written by you without the collaboration of others and should be submitted as a PDF or Word document. Please make sure that your submission includes your name, title, and year it was completed.When do the decisions go out according to the school?
Decisions will be released by the end of April.Also.... BIG news... We are interviewing Chapman admissions the end of October. Let us know what questions you want us to ask them here:
Input needed - What would you like to ask the Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Admissions Office?
Exciting news: Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has agreed to interview with FilmSchool.org later in October! Take a look at other film schools featured in our Admissions Department Interview series: How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1) Ask anyone about...
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How's everyone's application going? Gooduck!
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