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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 '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 '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 '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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First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Colorado Boulder - MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
1st time applying, I have my bachelors in creative writing from FSU and work as a freelance practical SFX artist
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- 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)
I always knew that NYU was going to be a long...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYFA MFA in Filmmaking
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
For the visual sample, they said you could...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
didnt get to work on application as much as i...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
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
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