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The conservatory style schools (e.g., AFI) only require one application, while film schools based at four-year universities (e.g., USC and NYU) typically require two applications: the application to the overall university (usually the Common Application ) and the supplementary application to the film school.

I won’t get into the nitty-gritty of how to write the best general application (for more on that, check out our guide to  building a versatile college application ). This application is still important, though, because you won't be admitted to a college's film program if your test scores, transcript, letters of recommendation, and other materials are not impressive enough.

Instead, I'll be talking about the supplementary application specifically (the only application for conservatory schools),  and I'll be using USC’s as my example as I’m sure many of you who are reading this will be applying there. Even if you aren’t applying to USC, its application is pretty much the standard film school application.

For USC’s film application , you'll need the following materials:

• Cinematic Arts Personal Statement
• Writing Sample (A or B or C)
• Visual Sample (Video or Photo Option)
• Creative Portfolio List
• Letters of Recommendation (3)*

I'll go into detail for each of the components below (excluding the letters of recommendation since these are just your typical letters).

#1: Cinematic Arts Personal Statement

One part of the USC film school application is the personal statement. Here is how USC describes this component (all bold emphasis mine):

The personal statement will be read by the Film & Television Production Admission Committee as a measure of creativity, self-awareness and vision. We are looking for a sense of you as a unique individual and how your distinctive experiences, characteristics, background, values and/or views of the world have shaped who you are and what you want to say as a creative filmmaker . We want to know about the kind of stories you want to tell. Bear in mind that enthusiasm for watching films, descriptions of your favorite films and the involvement in the filmmaking process is common in most candidates. As a result, we encourage that you focus on your individuality. Note that there is no standard format or correct answer. (1,000 words or less)

What should you write?

In layman’s terms, your personal statement should be an essay of no more than 1,000 words that captures your individuality and your passion for film.  I think USC gives very helpful hints to what makes a great (or terrible) personal statement. All film school applicants enjoy watching movies and have their favorites (if you didn't, why would you want to go to film school?), so you don’t want your personal statement to be all about that (otherwise, you'll seem unoriginal).

Think about it: what distinguishes you from all those other candidates? Your individuality, who you are.  What USC wants to see in your personal statement is   that you're an interesting, talented person they should add to their class. USC film school doesn't want average; it wants an engaging storyteller with unique tales to share.

Does USC want you to tell them what a great storyteller you are? No.  USC, as well as other film schools, want you to show  them what a great storyteller you are. To do this, you must tell  a story.

Let me demonstrate. Here is the introduction to my personal statement from my actual USC film application:

Cheerleader. A word that makes me want to hurl and is too often used to describe yours truly. I guess a bubbly, outgoing personality and attractive physique means you are a cheerleader. I sit excitedly waiting to hear my name. It’s 2006. I’m 14, and I’ve made it all the way to the Florida State Science Fair for my experiment on determining whether bacteria or fungi is more effective in cleaning up oil spills (BP could have used my help). I finally hear my name called and eagerly rush up to meet one of the judges to discuss my project. I spot him and am about to introduce myself. Before I can get a word out, he stops me, saying, "Let me guess, you’re a cheerleader." Let me clear the air now I am not now nor have I ever been a cheerleader. Firstly, I lack the acrobatic prowess required for such a role. Secondly, I hate the label. I correct the judge, to his embarrassment. We continue on to have an intelligent discussion about bioremediation, and I end up placing third in the state and winning an award from NASA.

I'm a huge fan of complex characters. It's too easy to jump to conclusions. "A vivacious personality, a flair for style, a good-looking appearance, she clearly has no intelligence to speak of." I want to tell stories with surprises and characters that break the rules like Martin and John Michael McDonagh.

In this introduction, I've told you a story about me from my past that reveals who I am, and I analyze it to show you what kind of storyteller I want to be.  I know this is no easy task, but I'll try to help you brainstorm your personal statement story.

Is there a moment in your life you're particularly proud (or even ashamed) of? For example,  did you help someone? Win an award? Overcome a challenge? Make a big mistake? These are all great types of stories that illustrate your character and your potential to tell a story.

If you're starting to put pen to paper, here are two topics to avoid:

• Sports victories and/or challenges:  Unless you have a very rare event to discuss, don’t do it (e.g., you tore your ACL while scoring the winning goal in the state championship). Think about how many students across the country play a sport at their high schools. These are the most common stories admissions officers read, and they hate them. (This is an example of a topic that would make you seem unoriginal.)
• Religious experiences (such as camp stories, mission trips, etc.):  Again, there might be an exception to this, but if you're talking about a religious awakening, it's an experience many people have had. Also, it might make the admissions officer feel uncomfortable.

Admissions officers want to see what is special about you ,   so don’t tell a story that will group you in with most other applicants.  Simple experiences/stories are often best. 

I wrote another personal statement (for my other applications) about giving money to a homeless man. After I walked away, the homeless man followed me down the street. I tried to get away from him, thinking he was trying to harass me. Finally, he caught up with me and asked for my name. I hesitated but told him it. He then shouted, "God bless, Lauren!" He had followed me to thank me and shake my hand. I was horribly ashamed that I’d thought the worst of him.

Do not think that your story needs to be about saving the world.

#2: Writing Sample for Film School

The writing sample provides you with another opportunity to reveal what kind of storyteller you’d like to be. According to USC, your writing sample can be one of three options :

• A dialogue scene between two people. Provide a one-paragraph introduction describing the two characters in screenplay format. (no more than three pages)
• A description of a four-minute film that contains no dialogue. It can be fiction or non-fiction. The story has to be communicated visually. (no more than two pages)
• Describe a concept for a feature-length movie, fiction or documentary, which you would like to develop. (no more than two pages)

I recommend option 2 or 3. You can attempt option 1 if you want, but I think it's the most difficult of the three to write well. I chose option 3, which I believe is the easiest option. Only submit option 2 if you feel very confident about your dialogue (i.e., that it sounds realistic and not cheesy) and scene structure (i.e., that it has a clear beginning, middle, and end).

#3: Visual Sample for Film School

Next up is the visual sample. Here are the requirements for this application component at USC :

Please submit one of the two visual samples. It is essential that you specify what role(s) you have played in your visual sample.

• Video Option: Create a brief narrative video in which you had a major creative role. The video can be either live-action or animation, fiction or documentary, but it should reflect your aesthetic tastes and intellectual and emotional interests. (No longer than five minutes.) Please submit only ONE video. Multiple submissions WILL NOT be reviewed.
• Photo Option: Prepare a series of eight photographs you have taken which, when viewed in a specific sequence, portray a unique and original character or which tell a simple narrative story. Also, include a one-page narrative about the character being portrayed in the photos. The images may either be black-and-white or in color. Please upload the photos in order of sequence (1-8). Please upload the required one page narrative into the online application.

Basically,  you're required to submit one visual sample, which can be either a video or series of photographs.

Here's my strong recommendation:  do not choose the photo option (unless you're applying for a photography degree program). I repeat: do not do the photo option. I have never met a person accepted to film school that chose this option. By contrast, I have met people who applied with the photo option and did not get in. So don’t do it!

While I don't know why the photo option doesn't seem to work well for admission, I have a couple of theories. You're applying to film school to be a storyteller. In your application, film schools want to see the types of stories you want to tell. From just eight photographs, though, it's difficult to tell a complete story (and one that fits into a film genre like comedy). Simply put, telling a narrative or portraying a unique character is extremely difficult to do through photos.

By opting for the photo option, you essentially disadvantage yourself since other applicants can tell a full story (and really reveal their storytelling skills) in a five-minute video. If you care at all about getting into film school, you'll take the time to throw a video together. 

As with the writing sample, the video sample should capture a different side of you or genre of storytelling that interests you.   USC also lets you submit a video you had a major role in (e.g., you wrote, directed, edited, or produced it). Note that I'd only submit something you didn't write or direct if you have no interest in being a writer or director (and mention in your personal statement that you want to be an editor/DP/production designer/etc.).

USC wants to see your storytelling style, and if you didn't have a major role in the work (as a writer or director), it might be hard to see your influence on the final product.   I didn't have a video to submit for film school, so I wrote and directed something. My friends acted in it, and a friend with a camera filmed and edited it. It doesn’t look like a feature film, but it tells a cute, unique story.  Here it is for your viewing pleasure:

Star-Crossed Trekkies

Password: SCA2011

Objectively, it's amateurish, but I managed to tell a sweet story that demonstrated my interest in comedy.  While I wrote about the McDonagh brothers in my personal statement and composed a WWII period piece for my writing sample, my video sample—a comedy about trekkies trying online dating—was completely different.

The bottom line? Show an interest in multiple aspects of storytelling in your application! 

#4: Creative Portfolio List for Film School

The final piece of your application to film school is the creative portfolio list. Below is  how USC describes this application component :

The portfolio list is a written record of the applicant's creative materials. It should include a concise description of each project, the month and year the project was completed, the applicant's creative role and the purpose of the project. The material, which does not need to be film- or television-related, should give an idea of the range and depth of the applicant's creative ability. Formal recognition—such as awards, publications, jobs and exhibitions—should be noted. The name of the institution or publication should be included when listing creative materials prepared for a class or publication.

Basically, you're creating an artistic resume.  USC offers examples of what kinds of projects an applicant might include in her list as well as how it should be formatted:

July 2008, A Day in the Life, digital video, 12 minutes. Position: writer/director. A documentary on a homeless Iraq vet who has lived on the streets since his return from the military. Created for senior-year multimedia term project, San Raphael High School, Miami, Florida.

March 2008, Doorways, a series of 5 black-and-white photographs. Position: photographer. "Second Prize Winner" in the Des Moines Sunday Journal photo contest.

February 2007, Cellomorphosis , short story. Position: writer. A variation on the novella by Franz Kafka; published in Writing, vol. IV, 2007, at Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Do not worry too much about your portfolio.   You don't need to have won awards to get into film school. I had won zero awards for my artwork.

Your portfolio just needs to show that you have an interest in art.  This could include acting, art projects (for fun or for school), and music you’ve written or performed (e.g., at a school talent show). Really, anything artistic can and should be included.

Just make sure you don't include any profane or inappropriate artwork.   I know this should go without saying, but in one of the applications I read at USC, the student had mentioned something inappropriate on his portfolio list. So I want to make sure you don’t do this, too! His high school art teacher had put an end to the project, but he'd still decided to mention it in his application. If your teacher does or did not approve of a project, it is very likely an admissions committee won’t either!

Completing Your Film School Application

Now that we've covered what materials you need to apply to film school, I want to give you a few pointers on completing your application.

Make sure you know the application deadlines for the film schools you're applying to so you can submit your application well before it's due. If you're unsure of a school's deadline, you can either search for "[College Name] film school application deadline" on Google or check the school's application page on the college's official website.  Most schools' deadlines are December 1. 

It's a good idea to create a timeline so you can ensure you finish your application on time. After all, your best creative work will probably take more than a week! I suggest spending the summer between your junior and senior years of high school working on your application. If you don't have a video to submit, plan on writing, filming, and editing a video over the summer so that you have it done and won't have to worry about it while you're focused on school work.

Also, prepare your personal statement and written sample over the summer so you can dedicate enough time to each. You'll likely work through several drafts and need people you trust (such as teachers or your parents) to look them over for you. Working on both during the summer lets you take your time and prevents you from rushing through the process. 

The only part of your film school application you should not complete during the summer is the portfolio list. You can write a draft, but don't forget to add all your artistic involvements in the fall of your senior year to your portfolio later on.

Final Points to Remember When Applying to Film School

If you're applying to film school, you'll need to understand just how you can produce an excellent application to increase your chances of admission. Here are the essential points to remember when applying to film school:

• Show diversity/multiple interests in your application.  For example, you could talk about how you're interested in comedies, period pieces, and sci-fi.
• Emphasize your individuality and prove that you're a unique candidate.   Avoid writing about something in your personal statement that most other applicants have experienced, too, such as getting injured in a sport.
• Simple stories are often the best ones!
• Do not do the photo option for the visual sample. Always do the video option; hardly any applicants get accepted to film school with the photo option.
• Do not write about anything inappropriate on your application.  If a project you did got canceled or was not approved by a teacher, chances are it's not appropriate to put on your application!

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I have always been fascinated by every aspect of film, from the way in which various creative industries interact in the process of production to the way in which they are received by the audience and the impact they can have on cultures, societies and individual lives. Having built a foundation of both theoretical and practical knowledge of the media, film and filmmaking through previous study, I am now aiming to gain more specific knowledge that will allow me to play a vital and exciting role in a young, yet burgeoning, film industry.

I have always been an imaginative and creative individual who has enjoyed taking part in all of forms of art and media. A keen amateur dramatist and writer from a young age, I could often be found making short films or constructing plays with my friends and family, as well as taking on roles in school productions. As my subsequent studies have confirmed, film offers an opportunity to translate this desire to communicate through story, visual arts and drama in a single medium, explaining my dedication and passion for film from my childhood to the present day.

Keen to turn this passion into a career, I chose to pursue an undergraduate degree in Media and Creative Industries, in order to gain a thorough overview of theory and practice in all forms of media. While I focused heavily on taking as many practical, filmmaking modules as possible, and completed many projects, I am still convinced that the broader, multimedia approach of the course has shaped me into a more rounded creative talent. Nevertheless, film is the medium that inspired me most and I have taken every opportunity to gain more practical experience by undertaking a 4 week directing course with the Met Film School, London; which has offered an outlet to explore more aspects of practical filmmaking.

My experiences of filmmaking throughout these courses have also led to me becoming involved, on an amateur level, with projects for friends and fellow students. I have undertaken a range of production roles, which has allowed me to gain experience of working as a Co-Producer and Assistant Director and using various shooting and editing equipment. My natural flair for organisation, remaining calm under strict deadlines and communicating well with other members of my team suggests that I am well suited to these sort of roles and I would be keen to explore these as possible future career options.

I am fascinated by film’s potential to communicate complex ideas to an audience and, as a consequence, have also worked to ensure that I thoroughly understand communication on a broader level. Undertaking placements with DDB Advertising and working within fashion marketing and design (including website design), I have also been lucky enough to demonstrate my creative approach to communication across mediums. I believe that this has made me a stronger filmmaker as I have gained a greater understanding of film’s relationship with these other media, the ways in which they are similar and the ways in which they are different.

I firmly believe that a strong film industry would have the potential to address social issues. By exploring all aspects of filmmaking, alongside study and work across other media, I have laid a foundation for a long, and hopefully meaningful, creative career within this powerful medium. Gaining the skills and experience necessary to translate this potential into action, through postgraduate study on a prestigious course, is the next vital step in allowing me to achieve my ultimate goal of making a contribution to a growing industry at a hugely exciting point in its development.

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I am interested in transferring to the film production program at [Chapman University] because I believe that doing so will enhance by ability to acquire the level of training I will require to obtain a career in the film industry. While I currently have some experience in film production, I look forward to the hands on work I will engage in as a student that will allow me to develop these skills. Furthermore, I am interested in collaborating with your current students on film projects, as they appear to be a capable and skilled group of individuals. I believe that these positive interactions will help foster my creativity and knowledge of the field.

Ultimately, I plan to use my education to create independent projects and secure internships that will allow me to find a career in film production. I believe that [Chapman University] is a necessary starting point for me to be able to accomplish these goals due to the variety of coursework and campus experiences offered. If I am accepted to this program, I intend to be actively involved in such events in order to ensure that I am able to receive the best film training experience possible. I believe that my drive to succeed will enhance my ability to do so, as it will encourage others to do the same.

I am excited for the possible opportunity to tend the film production program at [Chapman University] because I believe that the goals of the program are closely aligned with my own. I believe that this program will enable me to grow and achieve greatness, which I believe will feed back and encourage others to succeed as well. I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to hearing from you.

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I couldn’t pinpoint one single moment in my life which made me realise that I wanted to pursue a future in film. This was a realisation that was very gradual, and one that I came to after looking into many different career paths and options. Looking back, one of the pivotal moments that helped me reach this decision was my decision to take Media Studies at GCSE. While this was a course that focused on all aspects of media (radio, paper news etc.) I found the film related parts the most interesting. From this, I began looking into films in much more depth in my free time, I also found myself watching films more frequently. At my high school, at the end of the year we did something called Yellow Week. During the final week of the academic year, we would spend the entire week off timetable, with a variety of activities to choose from, one of these being film week. I found myself engrossed in anything I watched.

Throughout my education, I have worked on many projects that I’m quite proud of. My first ever project was a trailer for a horror film which I made in high school. This was my first hands on experience with all aspects of film production, including the planning aspect (storyboards, scripting, pitch etc.) This was useful as it meant that I finally had a chance to get stuck in to film production, as opposed to just reading and hearing about it, thus presenting me with an opportunity to begin building on the skill set that I would need for the rest of my career.

Since then, I have worked on many other projects. Most recently, I created a short documentary on the revival of vinyl records in modern society, highlighting not only the nostalgia that people feel towards these physical mediums but also delving into the reasons behind vinyl’s unexpected comeback in the digital age. This project allowed me to explore a personal interest in music and vinyl culture, while also developing my skills in documentary filmmaking. Conducting interviews with local record shop owners and vinyl collectors, I was able to gain firsthand insights into the community and its passions. This documentary was particularly challenging because it required a delicate balance between technical skill and storytelling ability, to weave together personal anecdotes with broader cultural themes. Through this project, I honed my abilities in research, narrative building, and cinematography, creating a piece that I believe highlights the intersection between cultural trends and personal identity.

Over the years, I have improved my skills by working on both my own projects within college and working on projects with friends. I believe that I am most skilled when it comes to the practical aspect of film production, mainly camerawork, however, I have been improving my editing skills throughout both my college work and doing my own research into editing techniques.

Outside of my college life, I often spend most of my time listening to music, playing video games, and of course indulging in films and TV shows. As well as this, I have recently started reading books, mostly sci-fi novels as this is something that I very much enjoyed as a child, but unfortunately is something I somewhat lost my passion for as I entered high school and the challenges that came with it became my main priority. I find all of these things to be quite inspirational to my creative process, as I often find myself getting ideas from these outlets.

To conclude, I believe that I am well suited for university and think that it is the right career path for me, as it is exactly what I need to refine my skill set. As well as presenting me with an opportunity to work on my skills, it gives me plenty of time to consider my options and work out exactly what role I wish to take on within the industry.

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USC Writing Sample C and Personal Statement for Film Production

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PalletteArtist

• Nov 26, 2017

1. I'm writing my PS but really am not sure if I'm doing it right. If you have any suggestions or know anything about cinematic arts ps, please let me know because I'm really lost. 2. For Writing Sample C, would the film concept need to be original? I started mine based on a real event but added my narrative in it. Also, do I need to add elements other than synopsis (ex. film score, theme, cinematography) in my writing? To anyone answering this, I hope yall get the best luck in your life ever and become successful in whichever field you are in. Thank you!!!!  

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“Educate, entertain, inform.” These are the 3 words Lord Reith used to encapsulate the BBC and what Media means to me. My fascination for Media began after studying the subject at secondary school. I can not see a future without me following this ambition. I want to be able to use Media to inspire people, challenge normality, encourage society to evolve and be a catalyst for change. Studying Media at university will help give me the skills and experience I need to pursue my future goals.

I have created an extensive portfolio of Media work at: http://sheikhshahnawaz.foliohd.com I was fortunate enough to help produce and direct an advert that was aired on Channel S for Victorstone Property Consultants. My work in this advert involved creating an idea and storyboard and then organising the other production processes such as shooting and editing. I also produced the music for this advert. I gained relatable experience from this opportunity such as effectively communicating with the crew to ensure our ideas and deadlines were being met and what it was like to be a part of a professional campaign for an actual business. This is one of many media projects I have been a part of. I enjoy the planning side of a production and then the implementation of it.

Working as a waiter at my father’s restaurant helped me gain useful skills. I found articulating with customers on a daily basis a valuable insight in working with the public. Having the skill to talk to strangers, finding out what they want, discussing their ideas and opinions is very important. This occupation also gave me the skills to be versatile and to use my own initiative. These skills have helped me with other work such as creating a shop for students in my college as part of the Business Society. Other extracurricular societies I am involved in include Manga Society and Film Club. I also took part in The Challenge over the summer. This 3 week course was designed to help me gain personal and team skills and then test them in the real world by creating a campaign and fundraiser.

I have the responsibility of Vice President at my college. It is my duty to voice the concerns of the students to the Senior Leadership Team and maintain a positive environment. Every year my college hosts a Model United Nations where sixth forms in the UK come to debate resolutions on relevant issues for 3 days. I was 1 of 9 amongst hundreds to have my resolution approved at general assembly and sent to the United Nations. I also study Business and Music Technology as well as Media. I have found these subjects to greatly aid each other. I think this is good as the knowledge I learn from my other subjects help me with my Media.

I try to use my free time constructively to explore my other interests. I have a deep passion for performing. I love music. I am an avid member of the college choir and rock band. This interest ensued after completing my Rockschool qualifications at GCSE. Learning to play the guitar and performing on stage drastically improved my confidence. I have performed numerous times at talent shows and arts fares. This love for the arts stems from my creativity. From a young age I have always been creative and unique with everything I approach. This creativity has helped me complete my media projects to the best standard whilst also keeping them original and fresh.

I work to the highest standard with commitment and diligence to achieve my goals. Through my motivation and conscientiousness, my experiences push me to move forward with my passion for studying Media; I hope that you too can see my potential and enthusiasm.

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