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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I didn’t apply SCA last year when I applied to graduate film schools the first time. But I feel very excited to be accepted. The materials required were a lot and I spent around two months to get all final drafts.
My FSU interview went well, the admissions board did their best to make all the applicants comfortable and calm any anxiety. I felt like they really wanted to get to know each applicant better on a personal level. Hoping for the best!
Film Program & Degree
Florida State University - Screenwriting
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 20, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 14, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 3, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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