Tayo Amos
Film school admissions and film and TV career coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, USC; Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University; Member of the Directors Guild of America; Adjunct Professor at USC |
Tayo Amos coaches people who want to get into film school or build a career in film and television. Tayo is a director and a member of the Directors Guild of America. Tayo directed an episode of Chicago Fire and has had short films screen at Tribeca and Cannes. Tayo is an adjunct professor at USC and sits on its admissions committee. Tayo has coached five people so far.
What Tayo helps with
Tayo helps people apply to film school and move ahead in film and television. Coaching also covers acting and audition skills.
- Applying to film school
- Advancing a film and television career
- Landing film and television interviews
- Acting techniques
- Audition preparation
- On-set etiquette
- Script analysis
- Refining storytelling skills
Background and qualifications
Tayo holds a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from USC and a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford. Tayo is a member of the Directors Guild of America and an adjunct professor at USC. Tayo directed an episode of Chicago Fire, worked with Fulwell73 and The Black List, and had short films screen at Tribeca and Cannes. Tayo also holds a writing deal at a major studio. Tayo's first teaching job was a directing program at Northwestern University.
Tayo Amos pricing
Programs and services
- Film and television interview package, 5 or more hours of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
Tayo Amos reviews
Tayo Amos has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Tayo is a working director who also sits on the USC admissions committee and teaches at USC.
Best for aspiring filmmakers who want help applying to film school or breaking into film and television.
Common questions
How much does Tayo Amos charge?
Coaching with Tayo runs $70 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Tayo Amos help with?
Tayo Amos helps with applying to film school, advancing a film and television career, landing film and television interviews and acting techniques.
Does Tayo Amos have reviews?
Tayo Amos has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Tayo Amos certified?
Tayo Amos lists: Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, USC; Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University; Member of the Directors Guild of America; Adjunct Professor at USC.
Does Tayo help with film school applications?
Yes. Tayo offers a film school admission support package. Tayo sits on the admissions committee at the University of Southern California.
How do I contact Tayo Amos?
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