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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 the school when I had questions about the process. sent over relevant documents about the workshop well in advance so able to prepare- 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...- 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 '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 '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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First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First time applicant for Fall 2026 entry. Graduating with a BA in Media, Jounalism, & Film in Spring 2026.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
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A lot of materials. Didn't receive an...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
The application process was not bad. They want...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
First time applying for MFA at NYU. I graduated with my BFA in Writing for Screen and Television from USC in '22. Took time off writing for awhile and ready to get back into it and meet some new people!
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
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Applied, no interview. Received info late in...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
First year applying for MFA programs. I submitted to the AFI MFA Directing program for Fall 2026 and now have also submitted for the Screenwriting program for Fall 2026.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
The process was very smooth. I worked on it...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Second time applying; got waitlisted last year
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Very straightforward application. Long wait for decisions!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
nter the date that the school contacts you to...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
First time applying, and an interesting / time intensive application process. In lieu of a short film, NYU has you do a “Video Self-Portrait,” along with a few feature pitches, a short story, and a dialogue scene.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First time applying - Ignore interview date
- Film Program & Degree
- UWM - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
So far so good. I can't say I remember much...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 9, 2026
Application process was fine. I'm just waiting...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
Requirements posted publicly were in fact what...
- Film Program & Degree
- ArtCenter College of Design (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2026
Made some changes to my personal statement...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 7, 2026
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