Hey everyone. So I’m applying to USC’s school of Cinematic Arts, and one of the requirements involves a writing sample. There’s three different options that I’m given for this assignment. The three are
-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.
-A dialogue scene between two people. Provide a one-paragraph introduction describing the two characters in screenplay format. (no more than three pages)
-Describe a concept for a feature-length movie, fiction or documentary, which you would like to develop. (no more than two pages)
To make my life easier, I decided to go with the second option. Within the last few months I’ve been writing a screenplay that involves two KKK members having a really racist conversation. Really racist slurs are used that could offend many. I do not support racism one bit. I’ve been a victim of it and because of my experience, I do not condone it. It’s simply a work of fiction. My question regards that writing sample. Will I, in any sort of way be looked down upon for a really racist screenplay, and will my chances of acceptance significantly be dropped down? Thanks!