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Apply to Production/
Directing – Documentary
(MFA)

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All MFA programs in Film, Television and Digital Media are full-time programs. The department admits new students only once each year for the Fall Quarter and the next application period is for Fall 2025.

We do not accept films, DVDs or CDs.

Applicants must submit all required application materials to be considered for admission.

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How to Apply

1

Prepare

APPLICATION WORKSHEET AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO WRITE A TREATMENT

By the time of entrance, MFA applicants must:

  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA.
  • Satisfy the University of California’s Graduate Admission Requirements.
  • Complete equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor’s Degree.
2

Deadline: November 1, 2024

UCLA Graduate Application

Complete the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission.

  • Indicate MFA, Film and Television, Production/Directing as the program.
  • Upload a Statement of Purpose.
  • Upload a Personal Statement.
  • Upload a Short Film Treatment.
    • Submit a 1-3 page document.
    • For more information on writing a Short Film Treatment, Click Here.
  • Upload Unofficial copies of all Transcripts.
  • Submit Three Letters of Recommendation.
    • Enter the Names and Emails of all recommenders into the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission.
3

Deadline: November 1, 2024

Mail

Mail an Official copy of all Transcripts from each Undergraduate and Graduate institutions attended.

  • Note: Community College transcripts are not necessary.

Request that all Test Scores be sent directly to UCLA.

  • Only test scores taken by December 31, 2024 will be accepted.
  • Note: Not Required for all Applicants.

 

Mailing Address

Please send all applicable materials to:

Graduate Film Admissions: Production/Directing
UCLA Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media
103 East Melnitz Hall, Box 951622
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622