Please be advised that UCLA Emerging Filmmakers does not manage, endorse or make specific recommendations. The information on this site is for the convenience of participants and does not suggest that the providers listed below are the only options. All arrangements made between the participants and these options are not the responsibility of the UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media.

Before Summer:

Payment

If admitted to the program, you will be able to reserve your space in the program by paying the non-refundable $350 registration fee.

Full fees are due by 5pm PDT May 1 for all UCLA Emerging Filmmakers programs. If registering for a program after the May 1 payment deadline, the full program fee will be due at the time of enrollment.

DocuSign

Once the participant’s registration payment is received, both the participant and their parents/guardians will receive instructions for completing the required forms via DocuSign within three business days. The participant will receive the DocuSign first, followed by the parent/guardian’s request for signatures. To preview the forms, please visit UCLA Emerging Filmmakers Policies and Procedures.

The parent/guardian must also complete the Emergency Contact & Medical Questionnaire. The link to the form will be sent via email.

Safety Training

Participants in UCLA Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking and UCLA Emerging Filmmakers Cinematography will be required to successfully complete a safety training course before the first day of the program to ensure safe practices while using film equipment and sound stages. Participants will be provided ample time to complete this training before the start of the program, and more information will be sent to participants once enrolled.

Packing List

Please see your individual track’s UCLA Emerging Filmmakers page for a supply list and bring them to the first day of class.

Virtual Tour

Explore UCLA’s historic campus, a university with a tradition of academic excellence, a vibrant and diverse student body, and a vast array of resources and opportunities. You can easily reserve a tour online!

UCLA’s big and beautiful campus has many buildings to explore and navigate through. This Interactive Map is a useful tool to help you familiarize yourself with campus. If you prefer to learn on the go, carry a copy with you by printing this handy PDF Version.

During Summer:

Melnitz Hall

Daily classes are held in Melnitz Hall, 235 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90024, staff will be present on the first day of classes to direct participants to their assigned classrooms.

Commuter Resources

Melnitz Hall
Address: 235 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Google Maps or Apple Maps

Drop-off loop
Address: 245 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, 90095

Parents/guardians can drop off participants in the nearby Macgowan Bus Loop and pick them up from the same location at the end of the day.

Parking Information
Closest Parking: Parking Structure 3 (P3 North), 215 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, is the nearest parking lot to Melnitz Hall for daily classes.

Guest Parking: Approximately $14 per day
UCLA Emerging Filmmakers pay guest parking rates and park in P3 North (do not park in P3 South)

UCLA Enrolled-Student Parking
Participants enrolled in a Summer Sessions course may qualify for a Bruin ePermit at ~$8 per day. Check the Student Parking Permit page for details. UCLA Emerging Filmmaker participants are not eligible for these rates unless they are concurrently participating in a Summer Sessions course.

Payment: Guest Parking rates must be paid via onsite kiosks or the ParkMobile app.

Public Transportation

For detailed transportation information, please visit UCLA Transportation’s website.
BruinBus provides complimentary year-round service to the UCLA campus and Wilshire Center. Everyone is welcome to board at one of our many stops.

Other modes of transportation are available through the LA Metro system servicing greater Los Angeles.

MetroMicro is a new ride service offered in Westwood. Download the app on the App Store.

Program Day

Arrive at Melnitz Hall before the Colloquium begins and check in. Participants who miss Colloquium may not be allowed to join class – please see your track’s attendance policy for details.

Program schedules can be found on individual track pages on the UCLA Emerging Filmmakers website. Updated schedules will be emailed closer to the program start date.

Lunch is not provided, except on specific days with prior notice, and must be brought or purchased each day of class.

Food Vendors and Restaurants

For shorter meal breaks (5 – 20-minute walk):
Please see the UCLA ASUCLA Restaurants list for on-campus food options. Food from those on-campus restaurants can also be delivered using the Starship App.

Food delivery services such as Doordash and UberEats also deliver to campus.

For longer meal breaks (20 – 30-minute walk):
The Westwood Village Full Directory of restaurants is local to campus.

UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television (TFT)

Please explore the TFT website for more information and history about the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

TFT Student Services is available to arrange tours and give information regarding admission, guidance, and student support.

UCLA Health

Participants seeking care within the UCLA Health Network must ensure, with their parent/guardian, that their insurance provides adequate coverage.

Phone: 310-825-2631

The UCLA Health network is an extensive resource for participants seeking medical care while at UCLA.

Create a UCLA Health Logon through myUCLAHealth and schedule any necessary appointments.

The nearest emergency room is Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center located at 757 Westwood Place.

UCPD and Bruin Safe Online

Bruin Safe Online is a website and mobile app to provide access to campus safety resources, emergency contact information, and up-to-date safety notifications during any incidents on campus

BruinALERT: UCLA’s Campus Alert System: Sign up by texting ‘BRUINALERT‘ to 888-777. No charge but Message & Data rates may apply. To opt-out of Nixle, text ‘STOP’ to 888-777.

The UCLA Police Department (UCPD) offers evening walking escorts on campus (310-794-WALK). Participants can report safety concerns or any suspicious activities/behavior to UCPD at 310-825-1491.
Please dial 911 in case of an emergency.

ASUCLA Ackerman Student Union

ASUCLA is the student union center and includes several restaurants. The UCLA Store is located on the B-Level and includes a bookstore, market, computer store, and UCLA gift shop.

After Summer:

Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the program, each participant will receive a certificate of completion.

Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate the program and their overall experience with UCLA Emerging Filmmakers.

Participant Testimonials

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