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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 had a blast writing this application. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
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LMU - Masters in Entertainment Leadership and Management (MELM) - Fall 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Masters in Entertainment Leadership and Management (MELM).
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Jan 21, 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
I had a blast doing the application. I took...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
The application itself was fine. I did sort of...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Unlike other schools, NYU Tisch requires a...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Design for Stage and Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 28, 2023
The application was pretty straightforward. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- York University - MFA in Production
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2024
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
University of Central Florida MFA Feature Film Production - Fall 2024
This is also a fairly standard application...
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Central Florida - Feature Film Production (MFA)
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 15, 2024
Their application portal is a little confusing...
- Film Program & Degree
- Concordia University - MFA Cinematic Arts
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 25, 2024
The only school I applied to in the UK because of the campus and quality of education. Also a world top 100
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Glasgow - Filmmaking & Media Arts MSc
- Submission Date
- Feb 10, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2024
The application process went very well. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Central Film School - MA Film
- Submission Date
- Jan 21, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Expanded Animation Research MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
Australian National Film School Undergraduate Program.
- Film Program & Degree
- Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) - BA Screen Production
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Last-minute application submission
- Film Program & Degree
- Wake Forest University - Documentary Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 29, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 29, 2025
The application process has gone smoothly so...
- Film Program & Degree
- Vassar College - BA
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Very well, the questions seem simple but it...
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- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
This was certainly an extensive application...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 16, 2025
First time applying to AFI or any graduate program. I only applied to AFI this year. Submitted "In This House" for Narrative Moving Image Sample and "Prophecy" for Directing Assignment. Directing Assignment prompt was "URGENCY."
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
Definitely time and energy consuming. Came...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
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