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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 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 'UCLA - Producers Program'
Attended Producers Program info session two days prior to deadline, which gave a lot of insight from professors and current students. Application questions were self explanatory, but first time...- ryanv
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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 '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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Overall it has been good. Chapman's...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2026
I liked the given prompts, it wasn't that...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
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
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
1st time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UNCSA - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2025
for the second consecutive year I got the...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 2, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
First time applying. Considered applying 10 years ago after graduating from college.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Great interview. Worked prior with a faculty...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
The application date for me is pretty intense...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Not sure if this is helpful, but a little...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 21, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2025
The Chapman application process was pretty...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 20, 2025
First time applying, applied the comedy track
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 8, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2025
My second time applying to this school and second time getting in
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Television Writing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 5, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2025
This is my first time applying to USC's MFA program. I am also applying to AFI and UT Austin.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
First time applying to the program. Completed...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 19, 2025
First time applying. They don't require any...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2025
Relatively straightforward application...
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2025
First time applying. Application requirements...
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 22, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2025
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