Thesis Film Submission Instructions

Note: Submitting a Final Project to the CalArts Library is optional for BFA graduating students.

To submit a copy of your Thesis or Final Project to the Library, as part of the MFA Thesis graduation requirements, please follow these steps:

  1. Fill out a submission form for your film.
  2. Export your film in its native format (resolution and frame rate). The following export settings are recommended for the highest quality:
    • File Format: QuickTime (.mov)
    • Codec/Compression: Apple ProRes 422 HQ or ProRes 4444
  3. Before uploading, name your movie file according to the CalArts Naming Convention, LastNameFirstInitial_MyMovieTitle_YYYYMMDD. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the CalArts Naming Convention 2 Pop page.
  4. After we receive your Submission Form, submit your Thesis / Final Project file(s) through FVCentral on any School of Film/Video computer by navigating to FVCentral > Submissions > Thesis Films.

Importantly: You will not have access to files in this folder, so be sure to copy your film to this folder by holding ⌥ (option) when dragging your file into the folder.

  1. If your file successfully copies, you are done submitting your Thesis / Final Project. The Film/Video staff will reach out if any errors occur
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