<p>If you do a short film, does it have to be an original script or can it be an adaptation of something? I can't find any info on this on the site so any help is much appreciated!</p>
<p>I would suggest that you call Kanbar (212 998 1700) for a definitive answer. My guess is that, although an adaptation may be allowed, it would be a better idea to show your creativity with an original idea. It's a ten minute (max.) film so that shouldn't be too difficult for a prospective filmmaker to accomplish. I know that they specify that you cannot submit a video of a staged theatre performance, and also that the applicant must be the principal creative force of the submitted work.</p>
<p>As long as it is something that you think they haven't seen all that much before. Just tell a great story and it will be fine.</p>
<p>Yeah, all Tisch Film looks for is your ability to tell a story. An original script would be the better idea.</p>
<p>If you want to be a Tisch Scholar or something, you have to submit a film to be considered I believe. They don't say that, but every Tisch scholar I've heard of submitted a film. My friend who had a 1500+ SAT score but submitted a script was not asked to be a Tisch Scholar.</p>
<p>If it helps at all, I was thinking of doing a condensed version of Oscar Wilde's Salome in... modern-ish dress. I didn't think it would be all that common an approach but I could be mistaken.</p>
<p>I thought it was probably safest to do an original idea, and it shouldn't be too hard to come up with one, so thanks for all the help already!</p>
<p>I never heard of that but, it is always good to stand out...lol</p>
<p>kokakola, </p>
<p>I would recommend against your Salome idea. There is a musical, which was very popular in NYC, called A Man of No Importance which includes a similar idea. Chances are good that one of the individuals at Tisch who will be reviewing artistic portfolios will have seen that show. Best of luck coming up with a more original idea. :)</p>
<p>Wow, I never knew about the whole submit a film to be a scholar. I thought I would be considered for that, but I submitted a script...</p>
<p>Yeah I know, sucks right? It's just a theory of mine really, but so far it hasn't been proven wrong lol</p>
<p>Ahaha... thank you, then, I guess.</p>