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How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker
Thanks to our many members, the FilmSchool.org Application Database and Tracker consists of over 4,000 applications that date back to 2015, making it one of the most advantageous tools on the website. Its basic function is to track film schools’ rates of acceptance, minimum GPAs, accepted test scores, in addition to each program's many notification and decision dates.- Category: FilmSchool.org Guides
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NFTS - MA Producing Spring 2026I would also say, be prepared to pitch your film/tv idea to them.
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Columbia screenwriter-director - fall 2025Did you get in? Please edit and update the status prefix from applied to the correct status and add as many of the dates data as you can.
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NFTS Screenwriting MAHi all, Emily from NFTS here! Thanks for your patience so far. Due to the number of applications the SIFT process can take 8-10 weeks. The...- Emily Laura NFTS
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First time applying. The application was straightforward. The interview went very well.
- Film Program & Degree
- Ohio - MFA Film
- Submission Date
- Nov 16, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 10, 2025
straightforward. There was an issue with the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
First time applying; answered some short essay questions, submitted the mandatory sound design exercise, and attached another ten minute video I sound designed
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Sound Design
- Submission Date
- Apr 29, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
First time applicant
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
It was a bit daunting for sure because this is...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 14, 2025
Last-minute application submission
- Film Program & Degree
- PLEASE ADD MY PROGRAM
- Submission Date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 29, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 29, 2025
The essays ask a lot of introspective...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Oct 16, 2024
1st time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 21, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Visual Samples (Video)
1st time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UNCSA - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2025
My 1st time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2025
2nd time applying. After I made the interview phase early in March, I was notified I was waitlisted. On May 5th I was accepted into the program!
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 5, 2025
It's my first time applying to this program. My application was a little rushed, but I hope I still get the opportunity to interview. I missed the 05/01 deadline, so the school granted me an extension until 5/03.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Producing
- Submission Date
- May 3, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Personal Statement
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First time applying. Current student at NFTS (Short course: Screenwriting - Finding Your Voice)
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
First time applying
Concentration on documentary film and photography
- Film Program & Degree
- Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 28, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 28, 2025
First time applying. Not expecting to get in...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- May 1, 2025
4th time
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
This is my second application to the program...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS, Beaconsfield MA in Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Apr 29, 2025
Good so far - answered all 8 questions in...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
Third time applying for the course after making the interview round twice before, third time lucky right?
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- Apr 28, 2025
The application is extensive, with a lot of...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
For example:
- AFI Conservatory - American Film Institute
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)