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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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the process is smooth and straightforward, and...
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2025
First time applying, international student
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2025
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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. Managed to (sometimes)...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 21, 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
First time applying. Going in I was aware that...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 18, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 14, 2025
First time applicant. Have a little bit of experience since I minored in film at UCLA during undergrad.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 24, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
The application process has been really...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Very straightforward, didn’t even give much...
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2025
It was a pretty straightforward application...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
First time applying to the program.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 24, 2025
Second time applying to AFI, first time applying to Screenwriting program. Previously applied (and was admitted to) Editing program.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
First time applying to the program...
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Writing and Producing for Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
This is my second year apply Chapman, but last...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
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- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Editing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 10, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2025
First time applying to the program...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - The Showrunner Program (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
First time applying to the program. Applied...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
First time applying to the program. Submitted...
- Film Program & Degree
- Brooklyn College Feirstein - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 5, 2025
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