A new class of film students makes the cut, begins studies at UCLA’s presitigious, highly selective program

It took Court Soto four years, four applications and two appeals to be accepted into UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television as an undergraduate film student.

Soto was rejected the first time in 2007, when he was trying to transfer from Santa Monica College.

UCLA graduate directing students codirect full-length feature film, an L.A.-based relationship drama, for thesis project

Directing a full-length feature film is not normally in the repertoire of a graduate film student. However, graduate directing students Kyle Laursen and Eric F. Martin are clambering above university standards and jumping into a realm typically tackled by large-scale Hollywood production studios.

On-Screen Sightings: UCLA's versatile campus makes it one of Hollywood's favorite shooting locations

It is not an uncommon experience for a UCLA student walking to class to catch a glimpse of a Hollywood production in action. The UCLA campus, located just 8 miles from Hollywood, is easily accessible for major motion picture studios and other film enterprises.