February 12, 2012

Film School of the Week: Idyllwild Arts Academy

by MovieMaker Staff | Published May 21, 2007

As one of only three arts-focused boarding schools in the United States, Idyllwild Arts Academy has a particular knack for bringing out the creative talents of young people. With departments covering film, visual arts, theater, music, dance and creative writing, the school is a haven for those students who seek an environment that prioritizes their artistic abilities, rather than treating them simply as a hobby. With the “Hollywood Ending” writing contest, the school has reached out to young artists around the world, hoping to add a few more talented members to the Idyllwild community.

Participants in the contest were asked to complete the work of two current Idyllwild students, either a short story or screenplay, with Grand Prize winner Joseph DiFronzo landing a $25,000 scholarship to the Academy (second- and third-place winners were awarded $10,00 and $5,000 scholarships, respectively). “The Motion Picture department, as well as the entire academy, always looks to find potential students who have academic prowess, who are ambitious and highly focused,” says Darren Schilling, Idyllwild’s director of marketing. By bringing together the skills of current and future students, Idyllwild has ensured that its artistically vibrant community will continue to thrive, providing a space for young people to explore their creative potential.

For more information, visit www.idyllwildarts.org.

Sound Off: Do you wish you’d had the opportunity to attend an arts-focused high school? How do you think an early education in moviemaking impacts a person’s artistic style and growth? Let us know in the comments section!

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Comment by vessel sinks on 8/19/09 at 1:12 pm

Very hard to get into; it’s a combination of academics and audition or portfolio, depending on your field. Can’t tell you the acceptance rate, unfortunately, but the list of colleges and universites that graduates go to is incredibly impressive. (If you go the website (below) and download the Annual Report, you’ll see the list.) Best other thing you can do on the website, if you haven’t looked at it, is to read the section on admissions, and then contact them if you have questions.

Comment by Rachel Computer Rental's on 10/13/09 at 3:34 am

This place sounds really awesome,and also really hard to get into, but with competitions like these that offer a scholarship one really has to give it their all to win. They really offer some fantastic things at thing school in terms of the arts something for everyone.

Comment by RH302 on 2/09/10 at 1:48 am

Imagine a high school that has perfected the art of arts education. It’s Idyllwild Arts Academy, a close-knit, working community of students and teachers whose passion for the arts is balanced by a dedication to learning. Idyllwild Arts offers a disciplined college preparatory program for grades 9-12 and post-graduates—along with world-class training in creative writing, dance, film & video, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre and visual art.
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