Admissions

Unleash your talent

The FSU Film School is for the inspired storyteller who wants to be challenged, break molds and build something out of nothing. Through studying and practicing the art of motion pictures, you’ll discover more than movies – you’ll discover a true passion for creation.

Think you have what it takes?

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Undergrad Admission - Freshman

Your Story Starts Here

Ready to begin your education in filmmaking? If so, please carefully review the requirements listed below as admission is highly selective—we’re scouting the boldest and brightest storytellers to join us at the FSU Film School.

Freshman Deadline for Fall of 2024: November 1, 2023 by 11:59pm

The application is CLOSED.

Apply as a freshman if you are currently in high school, even if taking college courses. If you are enrolled in a dual-enrollment program and anticipate having enough college credits to earn an associate’s degree, you are also required to apply as a freshman.

If applying as an international student, please review the International Applicant Instructions.


1

Submit Florida State University Application

Complete the Florida State University application and pay the $30 application fee. For full instructions on completing the University application, review the instructions on the Office of Admissions website. Please be sure that all requirements for the College of Motion Picture Arts application have been met by November 1, 2023.

  • Self-Reported SAT or ACT Test Scores
  • Self-Reported Student Academic Report (SSAR)
  • FSU Resume/Essay

To apply for the College of Motion Picture Arts, you must select one of the following majors:

Motion Picture Arts – Production
or
Motion Picture Arts – Animation and Digital Arts


2

Upload Film Supplemental Materials

Complete the Motion Picture Arts Checklist on your Status Page by first answering the questions found in the Film Supplemental Application. Once that form has been received, you can upload the following required creative documents:

  1. Resume
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Writing Sample
  4. Creative Portfolio

In addition to these creative documents, the College also requires 3 Letters of Recommendation. Letters of Recommendation should be submitted through the Check Status Page rather than through the Common Application.

For detailed instructions, please review the Creative Materials page.

Please allow some time for the documents to be marked as received.


3

Check Your Status

Log on to the Online Status Check regularly to monitor the status of your application materials.

If you have any questions regarding the Motion Picture Arts application process, check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the College Admissions at admissions@film.fsu.edu or (850) 644-8524.


Undergrad Admission - Transfer

Make Your Debut

Ready to begin your education in filmmaking? If so, please carefully review the requirements listed below as admission is highly selective—we’re scouting the boldest and brightest storytellers to join us at the FSU Film School.

Transfer Deadline for Fall of 2024: January 15, 2024.

Note: If you are applying as a current FSU student to transfer majors within the university, please CLICK HERE.

The application is CLOSED.

A 3.0 GPA in all college coursework is required for our program. Because of the number of credit hours required to complete the major, the ideal candidate would apply before their junior year due to the size of the major.

Note: apply as a freshman if you are currently in high school, even if taking college courses. If you are enrolled in a dual-enrollment program and anticipate having enough college credits to earn an associate’s degree, you are also required to apply as a freshman.

If applying as an international student, please review the International Applicant Instructions.


1

Submit Florida State University Application

Complete the Florida State University application and pay the $30 application fee. Please be sure that all requirements for the FSU application have been met by the deadline. For full instructions on completing the University application, review the instructions on the Office of Admissions website. Please be sure that all requirements for the FSU application have been met by January 15, 2024.

  • Official undergraduate transcript

To apply for the College of Motion Picture Arts, you must select one of the following majors:

Motion Picture Arts – Production
or
Motion Picture Arts – Animation and Digital Arts


2

Upload Creative Materials

Complete the Motion Picture Arts Checklist on your Status Page by first answering the questions found in the Film Supplemental Application. Once that form has been received, you can upload the following required creative documents:

  1. Resume
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Writing Sample
  4. Creative Portfolio

In addition to these creative documents, the College also requires 3 Letters of Recommendation.

For detailed instructions, please review the Creative Materials page.

Please allow some time for the documents to be marked as received.


3

Check Your Status

Log on to the Online Status Check regularly to monitor the status of your application materials.

If you have any questions regarding the Motion Picture Arts application process, check our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the College Admissions at admissions@film.fsu.edu or (850) 644-8524.


Graduate Admission - Production

Set Your Next Scene

Ready to make your mark with an MFA degree in Production? If so, please carefully review the requirements listed below as admission is highly selective—we’re scouting the boldest and brightest storytellers to join us at the FSU Film School.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and must have at least a 3.0 GPA in upper-division coursework (all undergraduate courses completed after reaching 60 credits).

Applicants are not required to have previous experience in film production or film-related coursework. However, strong candidates should be able to demonstrate an active interest in visual and/or narrative storytelling through coursework, internships, creative works, job experience, and/or compelling life experiences, and discuss how that experience will help make them strong filmmakers.

Graduate Application Deadline for Fall 2024: December 1st, 2023 by 11:59pm

The application is CLOSED.

If applying as an international student, please review the International Applicant Instructions.


1

Submit Florida State University Application

Submit the Florida State University application and pay the $30 application fee.

Term: Fall 2024
Major Name: Motion Picture Arts – Production
Degree Level: Masters

Note: the GRE is not a requirement for the MFA in Production, and it will be removed from your checklist within 24-48 hours.

You must also have an official copy of your transcript(s) sent by your institution(s) to the Graduate Admissions office at 282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400 or electronically to graduateadmissions@admin.fsu.edu by the application deadline.


2

Upload Film Supplemental Materials

After submitting Part 1 of the Graduate Application, upload the required creative documents as outlined on the Application Checklist found on your Status Page:

  1. Resume
  2. Biography
  3. Career Goal Breakdown
  4. Influences
  5. Second Choice Explanation
  6. Writing Sample
  7. Creative Portfolio
  8. Video Pitch

In addition to these creative documents, the College also requires 3 Letters of Recommendation. For detailed instructions of each required document, view the Creative Materials page. Please allow some time for the documents to be marked as received.

Deadline for Supplemental Materials: December 1st, 2023 by 11:59pm


3

Check your Status

Log on to the Online Status Check regularly to monitor the status of your application materials.

If you have any questions concerning the MFA Production admissions process, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the College’s Admissions at admissions@film.fsu.edu or 850-644-8524.


Graduate Admission - Writing

Draft Your Next Chapter

Looking to continue the narrative with an MFA degree in Writing? If so, please carefully review the requirements listed below as admission is highly selective—we’re scouting the boldest and brightest storytellers to join us at the FSU Film School.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and must have at least a 3.0 GPA in upper-division coursework (all undergraduate courses completed after reaching 60 credits).

Applicants are not required to have previous experience in film production or film-related coursework. However, strong candidates should be able to demonstrate an active interest in visual and/or narrative storytelling through coursework, internships, creative works, job experience, and/or compelling life experiences, and how that experience will help make them strong filmmakers.

Graduate Application Deadline for Fall 2024: December 1st, 2023 by 11:59pm

The application is CLOSED.

If applying as an international student, please review the International Applicant Instructions.


1

Submit Florida State University Application

Deadline for Florida State University Application: December 1st, 2023

Complete the Florida State University application and pay the $30 application fee. Please be sure that all requirements for the FSU application have been met by the deadline.

Term: Fall 2024
Major Name: Motion Picture Arts – Writing
Degree Level: Masters

Note: the GRE is not a requirement for the MFA in Screenwriting, and it will be removed from your checklist within 24-48 hours.

You must also have your official copy of your transcript(s) sent by your institution(s) to the Graduate Admissions office at 282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400 or electronically to graduateadmissions@admin.fsu.edu by the application deadline.

 


2

Upload Film Supplemental Materials

After submitting Part 1 of the Graduate Application, upload the required creative documents as seen on the Application Checklist found on your Status Page:

  1. Resume
  2. Statement of Purpose
  3. Writing Sample 1
  4. Writing Sample 2
  5. Writing Sample 3

In addition to these creative documents, the College also requires 3 Letters of Recommendation. For detailed instructions of each required document, view the Creative Materials page. Please allow some time for the documents to be marked as received.

Deadline for Supplemental Materials: December 1st, 2023 by 11:59pm


3

Check your Status

Log on to the Online Status Check regularly to monitor the status of your application materials.

If you have any questions concerning the MFA Writing admissions process, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the College’s Admissions at admissions@film.fsu.edu or 850-644-8524.


Graduate Admission -