Transcript:
Transcripts from all prior higher education institutions you have attended. You will be asked to upload your transcripts. If you are accepted to the program you may receive a request to have official transcripts mailed directly to the admissions office.
Personal Statement:
A letter of personal intent explaining why you want to go to film school and what you hope to accomplish during your studies here. We are interested in your ideas about filmmaking and how you express yourself in writing.
Recommendation Letter:
Three (3) contacts for letters of recommendation (preferably academic) are requried.
Writing Sample:
A sample of critical writing (from any discipline).
Other Documents:
An example of your own work in film or video indicative of your personal creative approach to the medium. Your creative submission should showcase no more than 20 minutes of the best examples of your filmmaking work. At least one complete piece should be included, “reels” or short excerpts of pieces are not preferred by the committee. You may submit your work as a DVD or a URL link. Please include a separate document describing related information (medium, date completed, etc.) and your role in the work submitted (cinematographer, screenwriter, director, etc.). Your creative submission should be mailed to: Film & Media Arts, 375 South 1530 East, Room 270, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 or sent via email to paula.lee@utah.edu.