Master of Film and Television creative application requirements

The Master of Film and Television has additional requirements used as part of the selection process. Find out everything you need to know about the creative tasks and interview process.

To be considered for selection into the Master of Film and Television, you need to submit a course application and prepare a folio. If you're shortlisted, you'll need to attend an interview.

Both the Filmmaking specialisation and Screen Producing specialisation require a portfolio for entry. The requirements for the portfolio differ by specialisation. Check the requirements by specialisation below.

You must read the How to Apply information on the course page, as well as these folio and interview requirements.

Start year intake 2027 timeline

Before August 2026

Review the entry requirements and how to apply information on the Master of Film and Television course page.

3 August 2026

Applications open.

By 31 October 2023

Submit your course application direct to The University of Melbourne.


Upload your folio as part of your creative tasks via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom).

Graduate Access Melbourne application due (domestic applicants only)

12-13 November

Screen Producing specialisation: Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

23-27 November

Filmmaking  specialisation: Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

What to prepare – Filmmaking specialisation

Visual sequence

Submit a visual sequence in response to a provided prompt. The visual sequence assesses your ability to tell a story suitable for a five-minute production through an original and effective visual sequence of images. Create a sequence of nine images that convey a developing story. The meaning should be self-evident and not need a written explanation. The images can be original photographs taken by yourself, hand drawings, or digital sketches.

Short Story

Submit a written short story in response to a provided prompt. The written test assesses your ability to create an original, engaging story to be developed into a screenplay. We are looking for stories that, although written in prose, are imagined with the screen in mind, and therefore driven by action and/or dynamic visual ideas. Your characters/participants will be described through visual and audio elements, not silent inner feelings and thoughts. Let the visual landscape and/or action describe psychology. You can determine the style of the story, be it comic, naturalistic, dramatic or documentary. You may include dialogue but bear in mind film is a visual medium that benefits from action.

Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly prohibited in the creation of the short story.

Film upload

Upload a short film or video (five to seven minutes). For films longer than seven minutes, applicants should choose the five- to seven-minute section that best represents them as a filmmaker. Please remember that we strongly advise you not to submit an edited showreel but would prefer longer clips from work or an entire work(s) that run under 7 minutes.

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Upload a CV detailing all qualifications, relevant employment experience, and any screen production credits/experience.

Artist statement

Provide a 300-word artist statement detailing your reasons for undertaking the course and outlining your career aspirations and potential to be a filmmaker. The Master of Film and Television encourages applications from creatives interested in advancing their skills in different types of cinematic storytelling and encourages applications from both fiction and documentary filmmakers. We are interested in hearing about what kinds of filmmaking interest you, any specific filmmaking approaches or genres you intend to explore in the course and beyond, and why you believe you are a good candidate for the course.

Pitch you ideas

Briefly outline two ideas for short productions you envisage making if offered a place in the course (200 words each). You may be asked to discuss your ideas in detail if shortlisted for an interview.

If shortlisted, you will be required to discuss your creative work and suitability for the course with an interview panel. Further information will be given to each candidate invited to interview.

The interview will run for approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom.

Due to time restrictions, the panel will not read scripts or writing samples during or after the interview.

You should prepare to discuss your:

  • Filmmaking work
  • Creative work
  • Motivation and suitability for the course
  • Two short projects to make during the course
  • Involvement in the film community

What to prepare – Screen Producing specialisation

Statement of intent

Upload a 750-1000 word statement on your potential to be a Producer. Why do you wish to be a Producer? What aptitudes and skills do you have that will suit you for the Producer role? Why do you want to study Screen Producing at the University of Melbourne?

Project Outline

Upload a 1-2 page outline of a project you would aspire to develop and produce. It can be a narrative feature, a ½ hour comedy, a streaming series, a documentary, a reality show, or a factual series. Do your best to summarize the project and to enthuse us about it: why do you want to make it? Why is it important? What is the audience for it?

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Upload a CV detailing all qualifications, relevant employment experience, any screen production credits/experience and two referees with contact details (either professional and/or academic).

An interview will be required for all shortlisted applicants as part of the selection process. Interviews will take approximately 25 minutes. Further information will be given to each candidate invited to interview.

You should prepare to discuss your:

  • Sincere interest in and commitment to work as a producer and the specific training that this course provides
  • Prior and current experience in film, television or allied industries
  • Ability to meet the academic demands of this course.

Inclusivity and accessibility

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Should you be required to attend an interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the interview booking stage.

How to submit your selection tasks

Your folio must be uploaded and submitted via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom). We recommend allowing plenty of time to prepare and submit your creative tasks. Applications received after the published closing date cannot be accepted.

How you'll be assessed

All applicants will be ranked according to the outlined criteria, up to the capacity of places in the course.

The folio will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Prior experience
  • Level of technical and conceptual ability in the production of screenwork
  • Creativity and insightfulness of ideas
  • Visual storytelling ability

The folio will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Interest in the study of screen producing, understanding of the profession and of literature
  • Clarity and purpose of vision
  • Relevant experience

The  interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Objectivity to critique your own film work
  • Ability to communicate technical and creative ideas
  • Career aspirations and articulation of their own practice and passions
  • Understanding of the course structure and expectations of the program

The  interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Interest in the study of screen producing
  • Understanding of the profession and of literature
  • Relevant experience

Additional information

Conditions of enrolment

Successful applicants will be required to hold a current First Aid Certificate and a Working with Children Check (Volunteer), both of which must remain valid for the duration of the course.

Terms and conditions

As part of your creative application submission, you will be required to read and accept the Terms and Conditions on which the offer of a place is made.