April 10, 2006

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in GirlsFilmSchool 2006 at the College of Santa Fe. Due to budget constraints this year, we were forced to downsize to a one week, non-residential program which will take place this coming June 17^th through June 23^rd… but it’s going to be one busy, intensive week! If you are interested in participating, please complete the enclosed application forms and return them no later than 5:00 pm, Monday, May 15th, 2006. Please note that next year we are planning for the full two-week, residential program, which has been the standard in past years.

All applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than May 22nd, 2006. Often, girls who do well during the application process, but who are not in the top 20 applicants are put on a waiting list. If you are wait listed, we will notify you by May 29^th if a slot has opened in the program for you.

If you have questions about any aspect of GirlsFilmSchool, please research the website and direct any further questions to Josie Viviano, Director, at (505) 473-6409 or by e-mail at girlsfilmschool@csf.edu. Whenever possible, please use e-mail.

I look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely,

Josie Viviano

Director, GirlsFilmSchool

Program Application

1. General Information:

Name ________________________________________________________________________

Grade Level as of April 2006______________________________ Age ___________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________ State ______________ Zip ______________

Phone Number _______________________ E-Mail __________________________________

Ethnicity (Optional) _______________________

Parent(s) / Legal Guardian(s) ______________________________________________________

Relationship to applicant_________________________________________________________

Address (if different) ____________________________________________________________

Phone Number (W)_____________ (H)________________ E-mail ______________________

Name of High School _______________________________ GPA ______________________

Clubs/ extracurricular activities (including previous experience with film and digital media):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

2. Statement of Purpose: In no more than two pages (typed) please describe:

• Why you would like to attend GirlsFilmSchool and what you would hope to get out of your experience during and after the program.
• A valuable experience that you have had which has contributed to your growth as an individual.
• Experiences, interests and/or projects that reflect your attitude or perspective about the creative process.

We are not looking for certain types of answers; we just want to get an idea of who you are and why you are excited about attending film school.

• Please put your name on EACH page of your Statement of Purpose—Thanks!

Program Application continued:

3. References: Include two references from a teacher, youth group leader, counselor, employer, or other adult with whom you have studied or worked (and to whom you are not related). Use the reference forms included in your application materials. Collect a copy of each letter in a sealed envelope and include it with your application, or have them mail the letter separately to arrive no later than 5 pm, Monday, May 15th, 2006.

Name of Reference #1____________________________________________________________

Affiliation _____________________________________________________________________

[ ] Letter has been sent separately [ ] Letter in included in the application

Name of Reference #2____________________________________________________________

Affiliation _____________________________________________________________________

[ ] Letter has been sent separately [ ] Letter in included in the application

4. Resume: Enclose a simple (1-page) resume that outlines your school, community, work and/or extracurricular experiences. Include activities that demonstrate your artistic and/or creative interests and/or projects.

5. Application Fee: Enclose a $25.00 non-refundable application fee with your completed application materials. Make your check or money order payable to GirlsFilmSchool.

6. Completed applications are due no later than May 15th, 2006 to:

GirlsFilmSchool

Moving Image Arts Department

College of Santa Fe

1600 St. Michael’s Drive

Santa Fe, NM 87505

7. Application Checklist

Did you remember to include?:

_______ GFS Application

_______ Statement of Purpose

_______ Financial Aid Form (if applicable)

_______ Income Tax Form (if applicable)

_______ Reference #1

_______ Reference #2

_______ Resume

_______ Application Fee

Financial Aid Form

1. General Information

Name of Applicant

Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Address

City State Zip

Phone (H) (W) E-mail

Number of people in household_________ and their ages

Gross Annual Household Income $

2. Sliding Scale Tuition

Please review the GFS sliding scale schedule, to determine the financial aid allocation for which your family qualifies.

Amount of aid for which you qualify $ Amount remaining to pay $___________

3. Income Tax Return

Please include a copy of your family’s most recent tax return. Make sure that your name is clearly indicated somewhere on the form.

April 10, 2006

To Whom It May Concern:

_______________________ is applying to attend GirlsFilmSchool. GirlsFilmSchool is a one week, non-residential summer program that involves intensive study in film and video making at the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. We are looking for talented, creative young women with a desire to explore the creative possibilities of film, video and new media.

Our application process is designed to help us get to know our applicants as well as possible. Part of that process includes two letters of recommendation for the student. While we are interested in her academic performance, we are more concerned with understanding how the student will interact with other filmmakers at the program, and how she will act upon her interest in filmmaking. We appreciate your candid and thoughtful answers to the recommendation questions.

Attached, you will find a recommendation form that asks you to assess her capabilities in short answers or in multiple-choice questions. Please fill out the form completely including your contact information. You should return the form in a sealed envelope to the student, or it can be faxed or mailed directly to GirlsFilmSchool by 5 pm, Monday, May 15, 2006.

Thank you for your time and attention. If you have any questions about the letter of recommendation or would like more information about GirlsFilmSchool please contact Josie Viviano, Director 505-473-6409 or via e-mail at girlsfilmschool@csf.edu.

Sincerely,

Josie Viviano

Director, GirlsFilmSchool

Moving Image Arts Department

Reference Form

1. General Information

Reference for

^{First Name Last Name}

Name of referring person

Title Organization

Address

City State Zip

Telephone (W) (H) Fax

E-mail Address

2. Please indicate how the above student is affiliated with you.

3. In general, how do you feel the applicant will benefit both personally and academically from the GirlsFilmSchool program?

4. Please describe the most positive aspects of the applicant.

Reference Form continued

5. Please rank the applicant in the following categories.

Poor Excellent Poor Excellent

Ability to work independently 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Self confidence 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

Reliability 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Positive association 1 2 3 4 5 N/A with others

Degree of focused interests 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Honesty 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

Potential for success in GFS 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Flexibility/adaptation to 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

new situations

Capacity for innovation 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Maturity 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

6. Please briefly describe reservations, if any, you may have with regards to this young

woman’s participation in GFS.

7. Final Comments

Signature

Please return this form to the address below, or fax to 505-473-6403

no later than 5 pm, Monday, May 15, 2006.