Transferring to Film

<p>I didn't apply, but I might transfer after a year or two. I know the film school has a very different process than most...you have to apply seperately after two years of Gen Ed.</p>

<p>Does anyone know anything about the film application process? If I'm a transfer, is it possible to apply to film (junior year) and UCLA at once?</p>

<p>I'll ask the school, of course, just looking for some inside advice :)</p>

<p>i know a guy who did community college for 2 years and transferred directly into the film program and he loves it. hes working on his senior thesis which is a film project and hes graduating this year- so yes its definitely possible.</p>

<p>wow, good for him! that's cool i should give it a shot.</p>

<p>Mahdian, did your friend have an interview before being admitted?</p>

<p>thats exactly what i'm planning to do!</p>

<p>That's what I did, as well. </p>

<p>The application process is pretty simple, and is exactly as laid out on the dept. site (or was, when I last looked). You send in your grades and a portfolio, which I think can include creative work that is not written. I sent in a wholly written portfolio. Here's the info:</p>

<p>Two letters of rec
A personal essay (2 pages)
A critical essay (3 pages)
A creative writing sample (5 pages)</p>

<p>There was a brief interview, which I think is really about getting a feel for how well you think on your feet, and what you want to get out of the program. </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>