USC Peter Stark Producing Application 2025

[londonoutlaw]

Hey everyone! I'm new here AND new to applying to film school. I have a BA in Dance, Masters in Dance Science (CSUF & CSUN), and a teacher credential. About 5 years ago I began my career change from teaching dance in schools to acting/filmmaking. I've started my Application for USC and am kinda nervous.

Do they accept applicants who haven't gone to film school and have limited filmmaking experience? Also are there resources around that can help with the essay portion? People that can look at it and critique it?

 

[Chris W]

Do they accept applicants who haven't gone to film school and have limited filmmaking experience?

Yes! See our interviews with USC admissions as it goes over that. They want applicants from all overs of life.

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Also be sure to see the past threads as well as our stats for USC on link below:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (USC - Peter Stark Producing Program/All Years)

28.4%

Admitted

42 out of 148

16.2%

Waitlisted

24 out of 148

55.4%

Not Admitted

82 out of 148

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Good luck! Be sure to log your application with us once you apply.

 

[cleoluvr27]

Hey everyone! I'm new here AND new to applying to film school. I have a BA in Dance, Masters in Dance Science (CSUF & CSUN), and a teacher credential. About 5 years ago I began my career change from teaching dance in schools to acting/filmmaking. I've started my Application for USC and am kinda nervous.

Do they accept applicants who haven't gone to film school and have limited filmmaking experience? Also are there resources around that can help with the essay portion? People that can look at it and critique it?

Hi! I'm also applying to the Peter Stark Producing Program this year. Joining this thread so we can form a little community here, always helps to know you're not alone

 

[londonoutlaw]

Yee! Lets do this!

 

[Tydx]

Hey everyone,

I'm a Stark alum, and I've started a group to help people figure out if film school (and the Stark program specifically) is the right fit for them. I'm inviting the first few members to join for free, for life, as "founding members." If you're interested, join here: www.skool.com/debtless-film-school-6628. The goal of the group is to provide all the information I wish I had before committing to such an expensive program, help people expand their networks, and teach the skills needed to thrive in the industry.

Don’t get me wrong, Stark is a great program under the right circumstances. However, I’ve seen too many talented people struggle after the program—either because it wasn’t the right fit, they couldn’t handle the financial strain, or they didn’t make the most of their time there. I want to help as many of you achieve your goals as possible. This industry is already hard enough, and not enough people are being transparent about what a program like this can or can't do for you.

I’ve started an AMA thread—feel free to ask me anything there! If you want to talk more in-depth about your circumstances, goals, whether Stark is worth it for you, or even get feedback on your application, join the group and I'd be happy to help.

Whatever path you choose, just know I’m rooting for you! I understand how nerve-wracking this process can be, but trust that you'll find the right direction for your future.

 

[cleoluvr27]

Hey everyone,

I'm a Stark alum, and I've started a group to help people figure out if film school (and the Stark program specifically) is the right fit for them. I'm inviting the first few members to join for free, for life, as "founding members." If you're interested, join here: www.skool.com/debtless-film-school-6628. The goal of the group is to provide all the information I wish I had before committing to such an expensive program, help people expand their networks, and teach the skills needed to thrive in the industry.

Don’t get me wrong, Stark is a great program under the right circumstances. However, I’ve seen too many talented people struggle after the program—either because it wasn’t the right fit, they couldn’t handle the financial strain, or they didn’t make the most of their time there. I want to help as many of you achieve your goals as possible. This industry is already hard enough, and not enough people are being transparent about what a program like this can or can't do for you.

I’ve started an AMA thread—feel free to ask me anything there! If you want to talk more in-depth about your circumstances, goals, whether Stark is worth it for you, or even get feedback on your application, join the group and I'd be happy to help.

Whatever path you choose, just know I’m rooting for you! I understand how nerve-wracking this process can be, but trust that you'll find the right direction for your future.

Thank you so much for this valuable resource! Will be checking out for sure

 

[londonoutlaw]

Hey everyone,

I'm a Stark alum, and I've started a group to help people figure out if film school (and the Stark program specifically) is the right fit for them. I'm inviting the first few members to join for free, for life, as "founding members." If you're interested, join here: www.skool.com/debtless-film-school-6628. The goal of the group is to provide all the information I wish I had before committing to such an expensive program, help people expand their networks, and teach the skills needed to thrive in the industry.

Don’t get me wrong, Stark is a great program under the right circumstances. However, I’ve seen too many talented people struggle after the program—either because it wasn’t the right fit, they couldn’t handle the financial strain, or they didn’t make the most of their time there. I want to help as many of you achieve your goals as possible. This industry is already hard enough, and not enough people are being transparent about what a program like this can or can't do for you.

I’ve started an AMA thread—feel free to ask me anything there! If you want to talk more in-depth about your circumstances, goals, whether Stark is worth it for you, or even get feedback on your application, join the group and I'd be happy to help.

Whatever path you choose, just know I’m rooting for you! I understand how nerve-wracking this process can be, but trust that you'll find the right direction for your future.

Wow this is dope! I'll be signing up.

 

[Filmmakerade]

I am applying to the Fall 2025 program as well. I am glad to see a few of us here! Wishing you all the best

 

[DARTAGNAN]

I am also applying! Would you guys like to create a WhatsApp Group?

 

[cleoluvr27]

I am also applying! Would you guys like to create a WhatsApp Group?

i'll join if there is one

 

[Chris W]

I am also applying! Would you guys like to create a WhatsApp Group?

FYI one is also able to create private threads in our private threads forum:

Admitted Applicant Private Group Threads

Create private group threads to meet your fellow future classmates, form a screenwriting group, or anything else. It works similar to GroupMe and only invited members can see the thread or get notified about the thread.

www.filmschool.org

(You don't have to be an admitted applicant to create them)

 

[Zhani]

Hi everyone! Happy to join this thread. I have applied to application and now waiting for the interview notification. Does anyone know about the dates when they send out emails?

 

[Chris W]

Hi everyone! Happy to join this thread. I have applied to application and now waiting for the interview notification. Does anyone know about the dates when they send out emails?

This page has a link to the past data re notification dates.

Admission statistics for USC School of Cinematic Arts ()

Acceptance rate, minimum GPA, SAT, GRE, and demographics of admitted applicants for USC School of Cinematic Arts calculated from our database of thousands of film school applications.

www.filmschool.org

Also check out the database.

Application Database

A database of thousands of film school applications to calculate acceptance rates to film programs and the minimum GPAs, minimum SAT and GRE scores, experience of accepted applicants, and much more....

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Also of course check out last year's thread. Great reading there too.

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Thread 'USC Peter Stark Producing Fall 2024'

Nov 26, 2023

Hello! Is there anyone applying for the Peter Stark Producing program this year? Submitted my application on 11/15. Very nervous!!

• Janna
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Thread 'USC School of Cinematic Arts - Stark Producing Program 2023'

Jan 17, 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!

• ViraVij
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Thread 'USC School of Cinematic Arts - Stark Producing Program 2022'

Oct 19, 2021

Hi all. This is Jonathan in Tokyo. I sent in my application to Peter Stark last week and figured I'd make a thread to see who else has applied and how it's going.
I run a commercial production company in Tokyo but I want to move into TV/Film (Sci-fi/Sci-fi Horror) in Tokyo/LA. BENTO LABS

I'm actually shooting hopefully my final project of the year for Sony over the next two days then I wanna take the rest of the year off to study, prepare for hopefully getting into school and looking for scholarships etc.

Good luck everyone.

• jenovard
• peter stark producing program usc usc 2022
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Be sure to log your application as well if you haven't yet. It's very helpful to people. Good luck!