Really basic, possibly stupid questions:
In general, what are we talking about when it comes to a submission to apply to film school?
I have a lot of experience writing screenplays, and I think I've got a pretty firm grasp of it. However, as far as actual shooting goes, I have very little experience and really nothing on hand to show for what little experience I do have.
Are there general guidelines behind what to submit (I'm sure individual schools have specific requirements, but...)? Does anyone know of a writing sample alone sufficing, or should I look into putting together a short film or films?
If I do put together something, I'm assuming they're not looking for production values, but more of a general grasp of the filmmaker's art and an ability to display basic technique. Is this assumption accurate?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Originally posted by ZapruderWasAHack
Are there general guidelines behind what to submit (I'm sure individual schools have specific requirements, but...)?
This really answers your question.
There are no general guidelines. Each school has it's own criteria.
I guess, in general, the more you have by way of experience the better your chances.
Maybe, in general, the admissions personal won't look at production values.
But, you will be competing with applicants who have spent several years making shorts on video - who have learned by doing; lighting, camera work, editing and sound - who have fairly high production values.
I also imagine the status of the school has a lot do do with what they see: NYU, USC, UCLA, AFI draw more applicants than FSU, TU, UTA, and NCSA - so the criteria may focus less on production value and more on a general grasp of the craft.
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