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Application 'AFI - Producing 2026'
Second time applying, but initially applied for Cinematography last year. I interviewed with Sandy Stern and Nikit Doshi. Sad I was waitlisted, but I think I would be a lot more upset if I hadn't...- mgm0286
- Comments: 11
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Application 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
Application was relatively straightforward. Only bothersome part was the self portrait video but that’s more of a reflection of me than the program itself- mysterionsleftnut
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Application 'NFTS Production Management for Film and TV'
Straight forward so far with consistent communication from the NFTS. There were 5-6 additional questions on the portal that were not declared on the webpage for the course program. Just to be...- AnnieTheAvocado
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Application 'UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)'
Spent the majority of the time working on the treatment. In the end, I felt that it was fairly strong. However, I was revising my Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement up until the deadline...- featherless
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Application 'City College of New York MFA in Film'
This was my first time applying, and the...- CLChou
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Application 'NFTS MFA - Producing - 2027'
It took me around two weeks to put together my materials. I used the portfolio I created for another school and tweaked it according to the guidelines of NFTS. I also attended the online open day...- Selina CHEN
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Application 'AFI MFA Editing - Fall 2026'
Well enough. It mainly only consisted of me deciding what two editing examples I wanted to send for consideration and making a narrative statement specifically focused on my editing background...- Pryde Pierce
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Application 'DRAMATIC WRITING MFA FALL 2026 NYU TISCH'
It's gone well! I completely rewrote my pilot like three days before it was due, which probably wasn't the best decision, but I ended up being really happy with it. I had two really solid...- toucanna
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Application 'AFI Screenwriting - 2026'
Application process was pretty chill. I was already applying to other MFA programs and was grateful AFI wanted three pages of personal statement instead of one or two because it was more...- bchemtrails13
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Application 'AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026'
Application process was difficult but rewarding. As this was my second time applying, I had learned from the first attempt and tried to level up the quality of the submissions, taking special care...- jonathanjlee
- Comments: 4
First Time Applying. The whole process is smooth and straightforward.
- Film Program & Degree
- City College of New York - MFA in Film
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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First time applying, semi self-taught with screenwriting (majored in American Studies), graduated undergrad in 2023.
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 31, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Screenwriting and development MA
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 17, 2026
The application process was pretty...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 19, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
The only school I applied to in the UK because of the campus and quality of education. Also a world top 100
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Glasgow - Filmmaking & Media Arts MSc
- Submission Date
- Feb 10, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU School of Film and Television BA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 2, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Jan 31, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson College BA/BFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 27, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Jan 14, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Jan 14, 2025
I applied for seven schools this year, all...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2025
The application was relatively simple and the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 24, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 11, 2024
It was a relatively easy process. I expected...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 7, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 7, 2024
I started the application few weeks ago but...
- Film Program & Degree
- SCAD - MFA Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Mar 20, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 2, 2024
Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview)
DePaul MS Film & Television (Cinematography Concentration)
The process was the easiest compared to other programs because there were no requirements, at least for international students, except for IELTS
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - MS Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2024
My first time applying and as an international student!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 29, 2024
First time applying, and enjoyed the application process. The transformational essay was probably the most compelling component.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
easy -- typical requirements but this is the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 11, 2024
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Radio/Television/Film BA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 1, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First time applying, straight outta high school.
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Santa Barbara - Film & Media Studies (BA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2022
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 27, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Lots of prompts. This is my first time applying, but it is my alma mater (which made it even more stressful). I enjoyed it!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 27, 2023
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time.
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 26, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2023
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