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NFTS Production Management for Film and TVAdded to the option to the database. Thank you and good luck!
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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 '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
- Comments: 2
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Application 'NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027'
First time applying so a little nerve racking. It was interesting to learn what they expect from you as it has changed from when I've looked into in previous years. The questions seem pretty open...- blutomato
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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 '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 'City College of New York MFA in Film'
This was my first time applying, and the process was straightforward and smooth. I submitted a one-page personal statement, a portfolio (under 15 minutes), a written sample (documentary...- CLChou
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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 'MFA Directing - Chapman University'
- will update this soon - It required good amount od documents and supporting materials. I started my application 2.5 weeks before the deadline and I was still filling out some documents on the...- adapazarlee
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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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Nothing complicated. The intent word limit was...
- Film Program & Degree
- ArtCenter College of Design (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2026
First time applying, felt nervous about the KIRA assessment
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 31, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
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UC Riverside - MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts - Fall 2024
I love the current students on this program so...
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 2, 2024
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 21, 2025
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
Applied Early Decision
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Submission Date
- Oct 25, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Dec 20, 2024
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First time applying to this school, second time applying to screenwriting MFAs, third time doing MFA apps in general. Submitted first act of feature screenplay.
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
This is my first time applying to Boston, and to Screenwriting Graduate Programs in general. I have low expectations, knowing that many of these programs are highly competitive, but the experience itself has been very worthwhile!
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2025
It wasn't bad. But then again, I tackled the...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Production Design MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
First time applying. Spent a lot of time in the outline stage and ended up hitting submit with a couple hours to spare.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2023
After examining my application after...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC Cinema Studies MA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 29, 2023
First time applying to any grad program!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 9, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2023
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Until now, I received an email saying that my...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
Second time applying. Much happier with my...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 5, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson College BA/BFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 24, 2022
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 5, 2021
Senior in high school. First time applying for BA/BFA programs with a screenwriting focus.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 29, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 15, 2021
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