USC Film and TV production MFA Spring 2021 Applications

[green-scarf]

Hi, I got an interview invitation as well. Do they interview every applicant?

I interviewed as part of last year’s cycle and my interviewer told me she only selected a few people to interview so I don’t believe they do

 

[Chris W]

I interviewed as part of last year’s cycle and my interviewer told me she only selected a few people to interview so I don’t believe they do

If you read the article with USC admissions it's up to each individual person. Some people interview everyone... Others just ones they're interested in.

How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an 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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• Mar 5, 2020
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• Category: Admissions Interviews

 

[Angela Jiang]

Hey! Congrats on the invitation, Angela! I'm surprised they already started making moves this early. I haven't received mine yet, but I got an interview once in the last cycle and talked to others who had interviewed as well. I didn't get in, but I could shed some light on the kind of questions they asked and the advice I received from those who got in.

It depends on your interviewer, but they tend to ask around these topics that I thought might warrant some preparations before:

1/ Your portfolio and reasons for choosing USC.
2/ Your financial plan
3/ Your favorite filmmakers and films
4/ Your future professional goals

Other than that, the questions might occur organically depended on how the conversation goes. And that's really what the interview is - a casual conversation. You should prepare but always come in being as open and authentic as you can be. You would never know what the interviewer will ultimately ask. Therefore, state what is really true to yourself, and as long as it's appropriate, I think the interviewer will appreciate that much more than a scripted, prepared answer. While you do have to be yourself, I personally think you should come in with 200% energy, even if you are an introvert. Some of these interviewers might have talked with 20 different people before you, so you gonna have to keep them engaged. I think being very enthusiastic and excited about yourself, your projects and goals are the way to do so.

Keep us updated on how it goes ! DM me if you need more info or specific questions.

Thank you so much for the advice, I’m doing preparation for the interview. We scheduled a phone interview on Thursday. Good luck on your application

 

[Angela Jiang]

Hi, I got an interview invitation as well. Do they interview every applicant?

I’m not really sure, it seems in the past they don't interview everyone, but my interviewer states it is part of admissions protocols.

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

Thank you so much for the advice, I’m doing preparation for the interview. We scheduled a phone interview on Thursday. Good luck on your application

I'm scheduled for Thursday as well! Any clue what they typically ask during these interviews?

 

[Chris W]

I'm scheduled for Thursday as well! Any clue what they typically ask during these interviews?

Film School Interview Questions

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• Chris W
• Sep 15, 2016
• Category: Applying to Film School

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• FilmSchool.org
• Dec 14, 2019
• Category: Applying to Film School

 

[Chris W]

Also check out last year's application threads for USC too:

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!

www.filmschool.org

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!

www.filmschool.org

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

Is anyone done with their interviews yet?

 

[lgreenbean]

When do we think admissions are coming out

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

When do we think admissions are coming out

My interviewer had mentioned it should be within the next three weeks.

 

[Tammy]

Hi, I got an interview invitation as well. Do they interview every applicant?

wow so early. They don't interview every one, I know some people get in without interview.

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

Has anyone heard back yet?

 

[LEDAJ]

I didn't get an interview lol. Ok bye~

 

[ScriptToScreenDream]

I think I just got an email about an interview for this upcoming Sunday. I'm a little suspicious ONLY because it begins as "Hi there" instead of addressing me by name. The email is also from a gmail account (which I understand some instructors find it easier to use their personal emails for business instead of the usc email). It's from Jeremy Kagan, who I have confirmed is part of the SCA faculty. Has anyone else received anything similar?

 

[Anhdn]

Hey! I got the same email. I am pretty sure the email is legit. He didn't refer to you by name probably because he was cc'ing a lot of other candidates (me, included) in one go.

 

[ScriptToScreenDream]

Hey! I got the same email. I am pretty sure the email is legit. He didn't refer to you by name probably because he was cc'ing a lot of other candidates (me, included) in one go.

Thank you! I appreciate the reassurance! Congrats and best of luck to you!

 

[Anhdn]

I didn't get an interview lol. Ok bye~

I think they are just starting to roll out invitations. It will come! I am pretty sure the interview is optional for some reviewers.

 

[zzhang]

nervously waiting for that invitation

 

[Angela Jiang]

Is anyone done with their interviews yet?

Hi, I interviewed last Thursday, and it lasts for an hour! How long is everybody’s interview last? It more like a conversation for me, instead of an formal interview.

 

[Chris W]

Hi, I interviewed last Thursday, and it lasts for an hour! How long is everybody’s interview last? It more like a conversation for me, instead of an formal interview.

Awesome! Be sure to add your application to the site's database with the dates and everything and how the interview went.

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