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NFTS Production Management for Film and TVAdded to the option to the database. Thank you and good luck!
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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
- Comments: 1
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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
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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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- 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...
- Film Program & Degree
- 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
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 19, 2025
The application process so far has been...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Producing Program (Dual MBA/MFA)
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
This is my first time applying to this (or any) film school
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
The application has simple additional pieces...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Aug 13, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 13, 2023
5th time applying to the school, 4th time applying to the MFA program.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Fifth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 18, 2025
Applied to UCLA for the second time.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jul 18, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 21, 2025
First time applying to AFI's screenwriting program
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2025
The process was good and the interview was...
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2025
This is my first time applying to Columbia's MFA program. Admitted off the waitlist for Screenwriting & Directing instead of Writing for Film & TV... which I'm okay with! Attending.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
Very easy and fast! Almost makes me wonder if...
- Film Program & Degree
- Raindance MA
- Submission Date
- Aug 24, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Aug 25, 2025
- Interview Date
- Sep 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Sep 1, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- SCAD - BFA Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Aug 1, 2025
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