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Colleges for film: portfolios, supplements & deadlines 2026–27

Film programs judge your creative work, not just your grades: a portfolio, a short film or a written supplement — sometimes due before the college’s regular deadline. Here’s every step, from each program’s official page.

4 programs

Sorted by next upcoming step · today Nov 5, 2026
University of Southern California BA/BFA in Film & Television Production · School of Cinematic Arts
Portfolio (SlideRoom)Regular Decision only
Regular Decision (no Early Action for this school)
Common App + SlideRoom supplementDec 1 · 26d Dec 1 is the final deadline for Cinematic Arts majors — earlier than USC’s Jan 10

Source: admission.usc.edu · checked Nov 5, 2026

New York University BFA in Film & Television · Tisch School of the Arts
Creative portfolioBFA
Regular Decision (ED II: Jan 1)
Common App + creative portfolioJan 5 · 61d Both due by 11:59 pm ET; portfolio through SlideRoom, ideally a week early

Source: tisch.nyu.edu · checked Nov 5, 2026

Chapman University BFA in Film & Television Production · Dodge College
Creative supplementBFA
Regular Decision (priority date Nov 1 has passed)
Priority date for Film & TV ProductionNov 1 · passed Applications are still accepted until Regular Decision
Common App + Creative SupplementJan 15 · 71d Submit the Common App first, then the Creative Supplement

Source: chapman.edu · checked Nov 5, 2026

Loyola Marymount University BA in Film & TV Production · School of Film and Television
PortfolioVisual sample
Regular Decision
Production portfolioJan 15 · 71d A PDF list of your work plus one film or video up to 3 minutes; upload after you apply

Source: admission.lmu.edu · checked Nov 5, 2026

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