Film & New Media Portfolio Requirements for Summer Programs (High School Students)

High School Filmmaking

PDF file: One- to two-page (double-spaced) personal essay detailing your interest in filmmaking and what inspired your application to Interlochen.

AND ONE of the following items:

PDF file: Three- to five-page sample screenplay
- OR
PDF file: Five pages of short fiction (double-spaced)
- OR
Image files: 10 photo stills
- OR
Video file: Short video/film or animation. If a collaborative work, please also describe your role in the production.

Any written materials should be typed and proofread with a standard 12-point font.

High School Animation

PDF file: One- to two-page (double-spaced) personal essay detailing your interest in animation and what inspired your application to Interlochen.

AND ONE of the following:

PDF file: Three- to five-page sample screenplay
- OR
PDF file: Five pages of short fiction (double-spaced)
- OR
Image files: Five still images of visual arts (drawings, paintings, sculptures, etc.)
- OR
Video file: short video/film or animation. If a collaborative work, please also describe your role in the production.

Any written materials should be typed and proofread with a standard 12-point font.

Admission Deadlines and Dates

Pre-Assessment Deadline: Dec. 1

If you submit your application by the pre-assessment deadline, your application will be reviewed by the Office of Admission to ensure your materials are complete and meet all requirements prior to its priority review after the Jan. 15 deadline. Please note this is not an artistic review of your audition or portfolio materials.

Priority Application Deadline: Jan. 15

(Decisions Sent: March 1)

Rolling Decision Deadline: Ongoing

Students applying for programs that require an audition or portfolio after Jan. 15 will be admitted on a rolling basis as space allows.

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