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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
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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 '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 '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
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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 '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 '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 'MFA Directing - Chapman University'
- will update this soon - It required good amount od documents and supporting materials. I started my application 2.5 weeks before the deadline and I was still filling out some documents on the...- adapazarlee
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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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The application process was pretty easy and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 24, 2025
Application was similar to the Peter Stark...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Applied, but felt really rushed in the...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
A lot of materials. Didn't receive an...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Applied, no interview. Received info late in...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
nter the date that the school contacts you to...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
First time applying, and an interesting / time intensive application process. In lieu of a short film, NYU has you do a “Video Self-Portrait,” along with a few feature pitches, a short story, and a dialogue scene.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Application process was fine. I'm just waiting...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
The application process was fine, was able to...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 18, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2026
2nd time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
First time applying for admission the fall after completing undergrad
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
4th time
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Attempts
- Fourth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
First time applying to the program. I felt my...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 24, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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
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
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