NYC High School Film Audition Prep
We'll support you and your middle school or high school child with the film audition application process (story writing, storyboard, and student intro). We work in person or remotely.
My husband, Dan Beers, a professional film & TV writer/director, and I have twin daughters who have recently gone through the NYC High School application process, and we understand how challenging it can be. We believe that storytelling and learning the process of developing narratives (visual, spoken, and written) are valuable life skills that will benefit students throughout their lives.
Storyboard
Create an impressive storyboard based on your cinematic vision.
Student Introduction
Discuss your storyboard with clarity and explain your interest in the program.
Original Story Writing
Develop a thoughtful, original idea for the Art & Design or Frank Sinatra application.
Parent Testimonials...
Julie O.
(child accepted to their 1st choice school, Art and Design High School)
"When my son expressed interest in applying for a film program, we had no idea where to start. Building a portfolio from scratch was a stressful experience for my son, and we, as parents, had zero prior knowledge of what was involved. We were so very lucky that my friend introduced us to Merideth and Dan. They both went above and beyond to guide him from the basics through to completion. Their knowledge, experience, patience, and support were invaluable throughout the entire process. We are so incredibly grateful for their help."
Alina D.
(child accepted to their 1st choice school, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts)
"After the session, our son felt inspired and refreshed. He returned to the process with renewed energy, excitement, and confidence, and was incredibly proud of the work he ultimately submitted. Merideth and Dan were wonderful at cheering him on, highlighting his strengths, and challenging him to dive deeper creatively, while always making sure the ideas and work remained entirely his own. We would highly recommend Merideth and Dan to anyone with an aspiring film student. They are a true pleasure to work with."
Rates
We use a sliding scale to ensure our services are accessible to the wider N.Y.C. community. This model is based on mutual trust. We won't ask for income verification, allowing parents, caregivers, individuals, and families to make an honest assessment of what they are able to afford. Below are payment tiers with recommendations.
Tier 1: $65 per hour, for households with an annual income of 100k or less.
Tier 2: $120 per hour, for households with an annual income of 100-200k.
Tier 3: $150 per hour, for households with an annual income of 200-350k.
Tier 4: $200 per hour, for households with an annual income over 350k.
About Us...
Merideth Finn is an independent film and television producer with over 25 years of experience. Merideth spent 13 years at New Line Cinema’s New York office, where she oversaw development and production for several New Line, Fine Line, and Picturehouse films. With deep roots in publishing, she’s especially drawn to bringing books and true stories to the screen, and has collaborated with filmmakers including Sydney Pollack, Guillermo del Toro, Noah Baumbach, and Stephen Daldry. Select producing credits include Flowers in the Attic, Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance, The Rite, Hall Pass, and My Sister’s Keeper. She has also worked as a film acquisitions executive and consultant for Discovery, Hallmark, Magnolia, NPR, and other various partners, helping to guide their meaningful stories to light.
Dan Beers is a writer-director with over 25 years of experience developing and producing work across film, television, and commercial media. Dan started his career as a development executive and co-produced the Wes Anderson movie The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He directed episodes of the Steve Carell created television show Angie Tribeca, starring Rashida Jones, and the Emmy-nominated The Who Was? Show for Netflix, helmed national campaigns for Budweiser, TruMoo, DraftKings, and Duracell, and most recently wrote the horror-comedy Family Movie, starring Kevin Bacon, which will premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival.