Do you have any tip on how to be accepted at USC school of cinema?

Answer 1

Depends what department you're aiming for. I was aiming for their film production program, but only made it into their Cinema Studies program. It's very competitive for their production program. However, I suggest that you build up a portfolio of work ASAP. That's what they're looking for. And you have to be well-rounded in all areas of filmmaking (screenwriting, editing, cinemtography, etc.) and I don't mean you have to be brilliant at all of these, but know the art. Know the skills. Know the roles of each.

Also, as someone said earlier, just be yourself. Show them what you have to offer.

But I will tell you this, be aware of ALL the background specs of USC (i.e. that they keep the rights to their student films, meaning, if you make a brilliant film while at USC worthy of putting it into Sundance/Cannes/etc to get a deal with a production company, good luck. USC maintains the rights to it.)

P.S. There are other good film programs out there, not just USC's. UCLA, NYU, Columbia, Emerson College, College of Santa Fe, Rochester Institute of Technology, Chapman University. Many many film programs.

Answer 2

Be original, Be yourself, exude strong personality.
Have clear ideas of what the project looks like and it is suppossed to be. Don't allow yourself to be intimidated.
Know who you like and why. Don't be a copy of everyone else out there. They want new, fresh and original.

Advices from my cousin who got accepted two years ago.

Answer 3

if you wanna get into places you gotta know people. why dont you go to the college and introduce yourself to some of the faculty there. youll need good recommendations thatll help you get in.

Answer 4

See if information here helps:

http://radified.com/usc_film_school/

and here:

http://www-cntv.usc.edu/admissions/admissions-faq.cfm