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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
- Comments: 11
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Application 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
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- mysterionsleftnut
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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
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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
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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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Pretty flexible application; there was a lot...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I found the application to be relatively...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 28, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
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
First time applying for Grad Film
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Georgia State University - Digital Filmmaking MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Jan 5, 2026
Great! The application was simple enough...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 11, 2026
Had my first interview. I think it went very well but very very nervous. I don't know how to wait and hear back. But I heard that having an interview is good?
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2026
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)
Had my first interview. I think it went very well but very very nervous. I don't know how to wait and hear back. But I heard that having an interview is good?
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2026
The application process was generally clear...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Stanford MFA in Documentary Film
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
Heard back about the interviews pretty quick...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 2, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Applied with an undergraduate thesis script.
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 3, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2025
I applied back in December and haven't heard...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 13, 2025
This application process was definitely the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
I think my application is strong, one thing...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
My application was for the University of Texas at Austin’s MFA Screenwriting program. This is my second attempt at applying to their MFA radio-tv-broadcast program.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Website was a little bit confusing but it all...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
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
waiting for the interview. I heard NYU just...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
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