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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
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Application 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
Application was relatively straightforward...- mysterionsleftnut
- Comments: 1
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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
- Comments: 17
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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 '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 '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
- Comments: 12
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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
- Comments: 4
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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
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Application was relatively straightforward...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- May 28, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jun 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Jun 4, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 17, 2025
It was a bit daunting for sure because this is...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- 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
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
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- 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, and as an international student, this process feels unfamiliar and complicated. However, the materials and application process at UT Austin is easier compared to some other schools. I believe they place significant importance.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 10, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 10, 2025
Honestly, the dual degree application is the...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Producing Program (Dual MBA/MFA)
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 29, 2025
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Process has been chill. Felt strongly about...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 26, 2024
Application was straightforward and I enjoyed...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 20, 2024
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Admitted Juli 2023 after being shortlisted but couldn't accept
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jul 13, 2023
I’ve be waiting for being off waitlist for...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Documentary MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 5, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 10, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 22, 2023
Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview)
MFA in Documentary and Experimental Media at Duke University
It was an enjoyable process writing the statement of purpose , diversity statement etc.
- Film Program & Degree
- Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Apr 21, 2023
- Interview Date
- Apr 24, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- May 3, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- May 5, 2023
Second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
I eventually applied for spring but they moved my application to May. It was my second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 25, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 2, 2022
- Interview Date
- Sep 13, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Mar 16, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 30, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2023
- Interview Date
- Apr 30, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 13, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2023
This was my first time applying to USC SCA and film school overall. I was recently notified that I am currently on the waitlist for Fall 2023 but will be admitted to the Spring 2024 class!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jan 22, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
In general, it's pretty ok. If you planned...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2023
It was straight forward but Chapman required...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Sep 7, 2022
It’s gone really well! AFI is my dream but I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 8, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 30, 2022
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First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- May 9, 2022
- Interview Date
- May 13, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- May 16, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 16, 2022
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