How I got into Film Production at USC 

JUST GOT INTO SCA'S FILM PRODUCTION PROGRAM FOR 2022! SEE YOU THERE! love your vids

That's crazy how you beat 2% odds. So happy for you !

Great job on your video. I'm at USC quite a bit this year. Booked a few films I can't wait to see soon. Good luck!

ayyyyy i just got into SCA's writing for screen program!!! will most likely see you there lol

Very well said and presented, thank you!

This seems like very good, straightforward, advice.

Thanks for sharing, Samantha!!!

Nice. Thank you for making this video :)

Awwww I love this!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

Thank you. I’m 13 and I think this video is very helpful.

Great video!! I'm in 10th grade now and have some ways to go till I try to apply. I've doubted myself feeling like I wouldn't get in, but this really motivates me to try to prepare and feel more optimistic : )

thank you so much, incredibly helpful

wow! THIS WAS AMAZING! I am applying to USC film along with many other schools this upcoming fall. Do you have any tips for me or for my film I submit??? Anything is appreciated :)

I’m so late but I’m in 10th grade right now and trying to get straight a*s so I can get into film production by 2023ish in USC xx

Extremely helpful. Thank you so much. I have a question though, how much do you think your highschool gpa counts towards you being accepted?

Your video was so great and informative. I'm from London, and I'm in my first year of sixth form [something you go to after secondary/highschool for two years before uni]. And I would love for you to give me tips of being an international student? Because, there's probably much more competition if you are one? I'm guessing so -- is there anything you could do to help me with tips? Also, I was wondering did you film all of your question three by yourself?

Is incredible the kind of people that enters to this school.

I'll see you next year:) I'm a Film and Television Production major starting in the Spring of 2019! Fight on!

I'm a spring admit at USC and my major is Cinema & Media studies ! My move in date is Jan 5 but good luck with your studies!

heyheyhey, recent film school applicant here with a lot of nerves! Here's what I think I have: - pretty good letters of rec. AP English teacher, school counselor, and a professional cinematographer I've worked with - personal statement with some weight. It wasn't written creatively as you suggested, but I think I offered a substantial reason for why I want to tell the stories I want to tell. My friends who read the essay said it was "deep" lol, so there's that. - I chose to write a dialogue scene, but I basically just pulled one from a script I had written in the past. Don't have much to say here, but I thought it was written pretty well haha - my academics, I think, make me a really good fit for USC in general. If I were just applying to the English program, I'd say I'm pretty confident that I'll get in. Of course, it's a selective school on its own, so I can't be sure of anything, but I will say I think I've worked hard enough. Here's what I'm worried about: - my portfolio wasn't super lengthy. I included a lot of scripts I've written, a couple of shorts I've made, and one or two other projects. It only went on to about two pages. You said yours was 4-5 pages, and that worried me a little, haha! - I'm not a huge fan of my visual sample. To be honest, I didn't put as much care into it as I needed to. I churned it out in a day. I think it tells a coherent narrative, and the whole point was for it to be kind of tense and suspenseful and I'm pretty sure I did that, but it could have been way better. My portfolio at least has an indication that I write a lot of scripts for fun and that I've worked on other creative projects -- I worry about what my visual sample indicates. Any advice/input on how hot (or not) my application is looking given those vague details? Sorry for the long comment -- I'm just super nervous!

For the creative portfolio, do you have to follow a certain format (the example listed on the USC page) or can you just do your own, given that everything they need is listed down?

Do you know if the ACT has a lot of effect on whether you get into the film school or not? Thanks. :) I am applying to college this year.

Applied for USC last month...... I got accepted for Film production even though I had it as my 2nd choice....... Ig I'm lucky... I'm Irish... So maybe

YESSS

thank you so much, beautiful!

Im getting my things ready to apply and I was wondering what Major are you there for? and are you a Grad student or Undergrad?

Do you know if your academic reference can be from Drama or media teachers?

thank you so much I am applying next year for TV production!

thank you! I'm applying for USC soon & I'm super duper nervous. regarding the creative portfolio do you like jus attach and like upload your work on slide room?

Hey there! I have a few questions! I'm a community college student looking to transfer to USC SCA. I still have to fill out the Common App and the SlideRoom app. I'm applying to the Film Production program. 1) Do the letters of recommendation carry over from the Common App to the SlideRoom application automatically? I asked an admission counselor and she said it did. 2) What job opportunities are presented to students at the SCA? How likely will graduates have a job straight out of college? Do USC students truly have an edge on other film school students when it comes to job opportunities in the industry? 3) I really want to apply to USC, but the debt terrifies me. I'm scared of digging myself into a hole that I can't get out of. How do people usually pay for USC? Are there a lot of scholarship opportunities? Do people make enough after film school to pay it off completely and be financially comfortable? 4) How has the film school been?!? You've been there for about a semester right? What is it like? What kind of projects are you working on? What's the atmosphere like? I'd also like to thank you for posting this video. It's given me ideas on content to add to my SlideRoom Film Portfolio!

hey Sami! Applied to USC's film school in December-could you make a video about your experience at the film school so far?

Do you get to use the USC equipment to make your own projects?

This helped so much! Im actually enrolled into spring for english but I'm trying to switch into film do you know if that's possible?

I’m confused , is film and production similar to multimedia programming and design. If it is different how is it different?

I need to do a portfolio for the school I want to get in to it involves Film and Media...any ideas???

Hey really awesome helpful video, I just wanted to ask if there's no minimum gpa required or a grade average or something of that sorts. Sorry I'm not from the US so I'm not exactly sure how it works but basically are the ones you talked about the only requirements there are?

Hi, I'm applying to USC next fall, and I would like to ask how much things you have on you portfolio, as in how much is a good creative portfolio. And also how much experience have you had as a filmmaker before high school that helped the admissions process?

I found that the tuition is very high. Can you do a video about this matter? Also, i'm an international student, so it'll be even harder to be accepted right? Thank you. TRẢ LỜI

Thank you so much for your help. I have quite special situation, I'm from Russia and I'd like to apply, but we don't really have any extracurriculars at school as well as creating a portfolio is a really challenging thing. I mean, there aren't classes or competitions that are connected with cinematography. So what do you think, will they even pay attention at the country and consider the differences in educational process?

Hey! What's your advice for applying into the Bryan Singer division of Cinema and media studies? I was just wondering if you had any! Thanks! :)

Hi! I really appreciate this video! I have a question and would greatly appreciate it if you could reply! So, I've heard that film school is different than going to an actual university. And that film school isn't the best choice between the two. Is majoring in film production at USC the same thing as going to USC's film school?

if we were to submit a music video, would that be fine? (Considering that the music is a published song of a band.) I made my own story connecting to the lyrics of the song.

I’m going for cinematography either in Nevada or California. You look passionate about visual storytelling. Let me know if you want to do like a proyect together. Cheers 🙌🏼

How were your SAT scores and GPA? I was wondering if there are academic requirements for submission into USC before SCA even reviews your application?

Hi! I'm an incoming junior in high school and I was wondering what steps should I take now that could help me get into USC which is my dream school. Thanks!

I am a sophomore in highschool and USC is my first choice school and I was wondering if you have any advice on making myself stand out more or get a head start?

Do you know if you're allowed to use music that is copyrighted in the film you make?

Hey! I'm applying to USC this year, it's my dream school and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I have some follow up questions. Concerning the movie treatment we have to write as one of the supplements for SlideRoom, what does that look like, is it supposed to be written like a short story because that's what I did and I feel like that's wrong? What does the portfolio have to look like? I've looked it up and most sources say that it's just bullet points. Also, how flexible is USC with financial aid, did you get scholarships from them?

Hi! I really want to go to either UCLA or USC (mostly leaning towards USC). I'm from NY, I'm a junior in high school, and I currently have a gpa in the high 80s. I haven't taken my ACTs or SATs yet, but I'm going to take them later this school yr. I am on my 3rd ap class, planning to take 2 more next yr. And I have 10 extracurriculars. I don't know what I want to major in yet. Do I have a chance to get into USC at all?

do you know what the major is called specifically for video/film editing?

Hi, that was really helpful. thanks for sharing. I am applying this year... boy deadline is approaching..! I had a few questions.. If I add another SCA program as my second choice, do I have to cover its supplementary application too?? i.e. production and writing. FOUR PAGES...!!!!!! I hardly think my portfolio would cross one to two pages... Should I say goodbye to USC.... :( PLEASE HELP!!!

I'm getting in this school

hello, what i wonder is that, i have 5 letters of recommendation 3 of them are uploaded on slideroom which are from directors and actors i know and 2 of them are uploaded on common application and those recommenders are my counsler and my english teacher is that okey?

Did you receive any scholarships or awards from the usc and/or the school of cinematic arts?

we have the same camera!! 😂😂

thanks！ I am a chinese student who eagers to be accepeted in SCA,I am confused whether my TOEFL scores would get in 100,see you in usa!

...whatcha’ ya, know about producing film ?

Can you include photographs in your portfolio?

I have a brilliant portfolio, brilliant film which is going to be sent on film festivals (Sundance, Cannes, Berlin and etc), i have 3 letters of recommendation from directors. 1 of them is an academy award&golden globes nominee and another is a jury on cannes film festival and a winner on cannes; Berlin; Sundance; Karlovy vary film festivals and etc. I also have very strong writing supplements. my problem is my GPA which maybe about 3.2 and Toefel exam score which is 75. (It was my first attempt) (i also submitted my written materials in english, i mean short stories and etc). It is... i don't know my main goal right now to get into USC. I already submitted my portfolio. Please somebody with an experience tell me what are my chances of getting in. Sadoff please reply. Thank you in advance!!!

U look like the little sister of Tia and Tamera

Too bad she only got in cause shes black. I mean come on, who else is applying to the film school that isn't a minority?

Uc Riverside 5 months in signed to Disneys ESPN. Full time beat that