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.

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