<p>I have a deep interest in films. I've written a number of movie reviews which were published in the newspapers and film magazines. Do you think I should include some of my best movie reviews in my application?</p>
<p>And besides that, I screenwrite as a hobby. Should I also send in one of my best screenplays (a short film)?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>What newspapers or film magazines have your reviews been published in?
It sounds like it could be something very interesting to include if it is of true quality.</p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>I would include with the application a list of your published reviews--title of review-name of film-- where/when published. Use your essay to talk about your love of film--your writing talent should shine through here. If the college asks for a paper--they usually want a graded high school paper- I would not send the screenplay unless you are explicitly applying to a film-screen-writing program.</p>
<p>Oh, I'm an international student, so you wouldn't know the newspapers and magazine. [insert sticking-out-tongue smiley here, which I don't know how]</p>
<p>By the way, do US colleges 'recruit' students who are good movie critics/screenwriters? Maybe for the college newspaper?</p>
<p>If you have an issue of the paper/magazine, I would include it (original, not copy) with your application.</p>
<p>My D wrote & co-directed a short film last year that won numerous awards and placed top 12 nationwide. She isn't intending to major in film (it is a huge interest for her however), and submitted the DVD along with the commendations. A couple of her recs (including mid-year report) also mentioned these ECs & awards.</p>
<p>She was accepted in her schools, including one which was a sincere reach for her. In addition, one school even tossed her a huge (HUGE) 4 year art scholarship which she never even applied for.</p>
<p>Even if you're not considering majoring in this field, it still shows commitment, and showing it physically (the papers/magazine issues) brings something to the table many are unable to do.</p>