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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 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 '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 '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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Preparing all the materials took a while such...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 7, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I applied with my photography rather than a...
- 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 25, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
Unique statement of purpose format, otherwise straightforward! Great interview.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
First time applying. Very rigorous but enjoyed it.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
I found this application to be more rigorous...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
This was the only program that I ended up...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Smooth application, only 2 letters of...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2026
The interview was great! It felt like a...
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - MFA Production
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 5, 2026
The application was really straightforward...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 23, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
The application process was fine, was able to...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 18, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2026
Lighter application compared to other...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
it was fun! the ucla application was def my...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
I enjoyed the UCLA application! kind of...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
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.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
They put me on the waitlist for Fall 26 and said if they couldn't offer me a position for fall26, I'll be offered a Spring27 admission.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 19, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2026
2nd time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
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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
Second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
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