You will be required to submit a visual art portfolio of your work. Please be sure the link you submit is working; we must be able to access your portfolio to consider your application.
Film Production:
Write a synopsis of a film project that you are passionate about making (no longer than one page). Provide the film genre and utilize references to other movies to explain how you would make the film. Explain the concept, vision or idea. In addition, provide a 1-page (maximum) outline of the story. OR, if you have made a film before, submit a link to the film (no more than 2), specifying your role.
Acting for Film & Television:
Link to a self- tape (maximum six minutes) that includes the following:
- State your name on camera
- Demonstrate a contemporary film audition monologue in less than one minute
- Demonstrate a short contemporary scene (applicant should be on camera and the reader off camera) in less than one minute
- If desired, provide a maximum one-minute demo of a special skill (i.e., singing, dance, physical action, etc.)
- Provide answers to the following questions in a maximum of two minutes:
- Why did you choose your audition pieces?
- How long have you wanted to act?
- Who inspired you to want to pursue an acting career?
- What are your strengths & weaknesses as an actor?
- If you can't be an actor, what would you choose to be?
Watch this video on How to Submit a Self Tape.
Writing for Film, Television & Games:
A synopsis of an original feature film, television, or video game project that you are passionate about making.
- Write a one-page (maximum) summary. Provide the genre and use references to other movies, television shows and/or games to explain how you would write the project. Explain the concept, vision, and/or idea.
- Provide at least two (maximum four) creative writing samples between 4-10 pages each.
- Please submit all documents as one merged PDF.
Sound Design for Visual Media:
A maximum 500-word letter of intent on why you wish to enrol in the Sound Design program. This should detail your passion for sound design, and why you feel you would be successful in the industry. Detail any previous experience in music or on-location sound recording, sound mixing, etc. Outline why you feel you can be successful in sound design. If you have examples of audio work you have done, this should also be provided via link.
Makeup Design for Film & Television:
- A maximum 500-word letter of intent that conveys your background, your potential, and why you wish to enrol in VFS’s Makeup Design program.
- A portfolio consisting of photographs that best illustrates your artistic vision in makeup. These should be done mostly on a model and not on yourself (one or two samples on yourself is acceptable). Please include a range of make-ups such as beauty, injuries, & character that are done on a variety of faces (preferably not all on the same model). Portfolio may have a maximum of 12 pieces, 3 of which may be sketches, paintings, or sculpts.