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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
Did you apply elsewhere as well?
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Masters in Film - Screen Academy Scotland/ENU - Fall 2026I incorrectly assumed deadline for ENU/SAS was June 30th and I was running out of time. The language in my personal statement was a bit lapse and...- Bees&Bovines
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Application 'NFTS Directing Animation 2027'
smooth process so far, good communication from...- kerastase
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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 'NYU Film MFA'
Applied to NYU Film MFA with a primary interest in cinematography, though I'm also interested in directing. Received an invite for an interview on February 4. Still deciding whether I'll do...- parisiantexan
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Application 'NYU Dramatic Writing - 2026'
this was a long journey but also my dream school! almost gave up but this experience taught me it's not over til its over. truly. happy to talk to anyone applying for this next year 2027!- ladybug
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Application 'Masters in Film - Screen Academy Scotland/ENU - Fall 2026'
I was going to go to Vancouver Film School's Filmmaker program in June but got my study permit rejected(more details in Personal Statement). After the rejection, I decided to look elsewhere. My...- Bees&Bovines
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Application 'AFI MFA Screenwriting'
The application was very straightforward, and easy because I had it mostly prepared from last year. I changed my writing sample and updated my statement of purpose.- eepybee
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Application 'AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026'
Graduated from Northwestern University last year with a Radio/Television/Film degree and decided to apply to AFI because I don't think I got the technical knowledge or rigorous instruction I need...- parisiantexan
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Application 'LMU - Production 2017'
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Application 'Lodz Film School Directing MFA - Fall 2020'
The application process has IV different stages, including practical and written exams, as well as two interviews.- macieekt
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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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smooth process so far, good communication from...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Animation
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jul 20, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
The application process has been pretty...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 5, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 21, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jul 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I put a lot of effort into perfecting my...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Visual Effects (VFX)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
First time applying. Current student at NFTS (Short course: Screenwriting - Finding Your Voice)
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 25, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jan 4, 2026
Easy application process, but a long waiting...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Good! I felt like there was more leeway with...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Application was a little bit tricky.
Most of...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2026
I got my interview invite on Feb 3! nervous...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
Have interview/workshop scheduled for September.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Animation
- Submission Date
- Jun 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Aug 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Sep 1, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Brooklyn College Feirstein - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 28, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2025
Loved the prompt options, good times. Had to...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
Good! I applied in Dec 2024, submitting my...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2025
Second year applying to Columbia and first time applying to screenwriting & directing.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 12, 2025
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Second time applying. First time applying to Chapman and the showrunner program.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - The Showrunner Program (MFA)
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2025
this has gone fine so far and stop making me...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 17, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 21, 2024
First-time applicant, graduated undergrad in the spring of 2023
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2024
Very good. I submitted everything on time...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
As one of the filmmakers who want to become a...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 21, 2024
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