Rene Rodriguez

West Paris St.

Tampa, FL 33618
January 7, 2011

[Recipient Name]
[Title]
[School Name]
[Street Address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

I am applying to the graduate program in film studies this fall and am writing to ask if
you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation in support of my applications.

I plan to focus on the ____ area in film studies. I also plan to further increase my aptitude
and knowledge of contemporary film. Film has always been an important part of my life.
I enjoy all areas of film, particularly production and filming. I also enjoy volunteering
for independent film festivals and networking within the film community.

I appreciate everything you taught me about film. Your course was positive experience in
my life and a motivating factor in my decision to go to graduate film school. I have
included a summary of my academic and professional experience. I plan to apply for
autumn, 2011 admission, and the applications are due in early May. I am applying to the
University of Florida, ___, ____, and I need a letter of reference to attend these programs.
A recommendation from a professor that not only increased my knowledge of film, but
also inspired me to go further would earn me serious consideration by the admission
committees at the aforementioned schools.

Should you decide to recommend me, I will send you a draft of my statement of purpose,
copies of my transcripts, my resume, a writing sample, and any other materials you think
would help you in the evaluation process. If you have any questions, please contact me
by phone at (813) 765-9009 or by e-mail at ____.

Thank you for your time and consideration, Dr. ____.

Sincerely,

Rene Rodriguez

Enclosure - Curriculum Vitae