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UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers
Overview
An intensive, hands-on pre-college summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors focusing on digital filmmaking, cinematography, television writing, and visual storytelling. Students work with industry professionals and access professional equipment to create original short films.
At a glance
Deadline
May 1171 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$7,000+from $8,625
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective; rolling admission with spaces limited
Application requirements
Minimum GPA
3.2 or higher
School Transcripts
Required
Personal Essay
Required
English Language Proficiency (International Students)
TOEFL 80 iBT, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo DET 105, or equivalent
Minimum Age
14 years old by first day of program
Health Insurance
Required; must include medical evacuation/repatriation coverage for international students
External Hard Drive
7200 RPM or SSD with minimum 500GB storage, USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2
Cost & sessions
Program fee $8,625 (includes housing and meals). Registration fee $350 (non-refundable). Application fee $35 (non-refundable). Total program cost $8,975 excluding application fee.
Financial aid
Limited number of scholarships available; see Emerging Filmmakers Scholarship page for application details
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