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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
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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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Overall, it has been great. UCLA's application...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
The process was pretty straightforward. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 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
I went to undergrad here, and so I'm familiar...
- Film Program & Degree
- Temple - Film/Media Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
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UC Riverside - MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts - Fall 2026
The current students and faculty are so...
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 2, 2026
I was interviewed at the start of January and...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
It's been a long but rewarding journey...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
Submitted one hour drama pilot and one...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2026
I liked the given prompts from USC.
Felt like...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2026
Second time applying here. Didn't hear anything the first time till May after sending emails just to get a decision. No portal change. So applying the second time was a gamble, considering the app fee for international applicants. lol
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
Straightforward. Pilot or feature screenplay...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Michener - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2026
The application process was great. It really...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
Very simple application process.
- Film Program & Degree
- MSU - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 16, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 29, 2025
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
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