Apply to the Film Production Program
Two-Step Application Process
- Academic admittance: Apply to Point Park (if you have not already applied). Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Point Park's school code is 003357) to be eligible for financial aid. Full financial aid awards will be sent upon academic and artistic admittance.
- Artistic admittance: Submit your artistic portfolio via Point Park University's Acceptd home page.
Portfolios are reviewed by the Department of Film and Animation faculty upon receipt and applicants will be notified of artistic decision and possible artistic achievement award as academic and artistic decisions are made. Please note that a portfolio submission is required in order to be considered for the Conservatory Artistic Achievement (talent) Scholarship. The faculty reserve the right to request a phone or in-person interview as necessary; however, it is not mandatory unless requested by the faculty.
The Department of Film and Animation has rolling admissions; however, space is limited and we strongly encourage applicants to submit materials before February 1, 2025.
Artistic Portfolio Guidelines
Your artistic portfolio should include the following:
1. Personal Essay
Your personal essay should be 550-750 words and should include answers to the following questions:
- What is it about yourself as an individual that makes you stand out in terms of your artistic abilities, creativity and vision?
- What are your future professional goals?
- Why are you applying to Point Park's film production program?
2. Creative Work Portfolio
Provide 1-5 sample(s) of other creative work that best demonstrates your abilities in the area that you are applying to, including (but not limited to): video, media arts, film, short-films, YouTube videos, photography, music, writing samples.
3. List of Creative Work
Provide a list of all work submitted including a description of each work, your role or roles in creating the work (for example: writer, director, editor, etc.) and when the work was created.
The Department of Film and Animation will not review an application that is missing portions of the portfolio requirements.
Transfer Applicants
All of our B.F.A. programs in the film and animation department are sequential and demanding, and therefore we require all students — including transfer students — to complete all four years of our program.
Transfer credits for department-related courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis, only if the student has earned a B or better for the course, and the course meets with faculty approval (based on review of the previous institution’s syllabi and course descriptions).
Contact Us
Questions? Give us a call at 412-392-3451 or email us conservatory@pointpark.edu.