Film School Admission Support
Want to go to the next level in your filmmaking career and attend film school? I'm here to guide you every step of the way with my Film School Admission Support plan. With a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California and experience on their admissions committee, I understand what top film schools are looking for in candidates. My professional background spans directing, teaching, and storytelling, equipping me with the insights to help you shine. This plan is designed to enhance your application and interview skills, ensuring you present yourself as a compelling candidate. Here's how we'll work together: Interview Preparation: We'll focus on honing your interview skills, helping you articulate your passion for film and your unique vision. Through mock interviews and personalized feedback, you'll learn to convey your story with confidence and clarity. Resume Review: For film school, your resume isn't just a snapshot of your journey and achievements, it's about how your experiences - both professionally and artistically - have shaped you as a person. I'll help you craft a resume that highlights your skills, experiences, and potential, ensuring it aligns with the expectations of film school admissions committees. Personal Statement Review: The personal statement is key for any school application but for film school, it's especially critical because it showcases who you are as a person, which is one of the most compelling ways to stand out in your application. Together, we will fine-tune your personal statement and make sure to incorporate your unique point of view and life experiences. Skill-Building: Whether it's refining your storytelling techniques or enhancing your technical skills, we'll identify areas for growth and work on them together. My experience as a director and adjunct professor will provide you with practical insights and strategies to elevate your craft. Throughout our sessions, I'll offer continuous support and guidance, tailoring our approach to your specific needs and aspirations. My goal is to help you stand out in the competitive world of film school admissions, showcasing your creativity and dedication. Let's work together to turn your film school dreams into reality.
What's included
- Feedback on their creative materials (i.e. short film, photography essay)
- Tailored resume highlighting their experience catered to the film & television industry
- Feedback and tailored cover letter on personal statement
- Interview techniques to better communicate your story and background
Meet your expert
Tayo A.
Break into Film & TV | DGA Member & USC Adjunct | 5+ Coached
When I was younger, I was that kid who was picking up the camera and shooting things: mainly music videos and documentaries with my friends. That curiosity has grown over the years into a writing and directing career - with short films that have screened at top festivals including Tribeca and Cannes, an episode of hit television (Chicago Fire), a writing deal at a major studio, and presenting Oscars at the Academy Awards. I truly love what I do but I didn't know how it could be a career. Growing up in Silicon Valley to immigrant parents, I didn't know whether a career in the film industry was attainable. I'm happy to say that now - as a DGA member and filmmaker, I am living out my creative dreams fully. Does that mean this road is easy? No. But it aligns with my purpose: which is telling stories that make people feel seen and brings people together.