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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 '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 '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 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 '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 '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 - 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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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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I submitted my application before the final...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 26, 2026
First time applying to USC!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 8, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 28, 2024
- Interview Date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 17, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jan 8, 2025
First time applying. I graduated high school in 2013 and college in 2017 (I did not major in film).
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Interview Date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Dec 11, 2025
First time applying to Directing Documentary...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Documentary
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- May 22, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jun 9, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Jul 24, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - TV Writing & Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2023
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2020
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 19, 2021
- Interview Date
- Jan 20, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2021
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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- Film Program & Degree
- Arkansas Tech University - BA
- Attempts
- Third Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2019
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2019
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2019
- Decision Notification Date
- May 14, 2019
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 24, 2019
- Scholarship Notification
- Jun 24, 2019
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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My second time applying to Northwestern's MFA...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2025
This is my third time applying and I am...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Third Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 23, 2024
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
First time applying. Submission of two full length screenplays.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 26, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2025
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This was my first time applying. I found the...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
I had begun the application process nearly a year ago, planning and familiarizing myself with past years' material.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 6, 2025
First time applying to grad school
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2025
The application was good. I submitted...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 17, 2025
My first time applying to my dream film school! Planning on reapplying until I get in. I only applied to one school.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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First time applying. Emerson alumni
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Submitted on Dec 1st, Intro and Assignments...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
It has been pretty smooth. The application did...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2026
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