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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
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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
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
4th time
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- NFTS - Directing Fiction
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- Fourth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
First time applying to the program. I felt my...
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- 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...
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- UT Austin - Michener - Screenwriting MFA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2026
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Stanford MFA in Documentary Film
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
Applied with an undergraduate thesis script.
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 3, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2025
My second time applying to Northwestern's MFA...
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- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
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- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2025
The application was pretty straightforward. I...
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- York University - MFA in Production
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2024
Their application portal is a little confusing...
- Film Program & Degree
- Concordia University - MFA Cinematic Arts
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 25, 2024
Definitely time and energy consuming. Came...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
5th time applying to the school, 4th time applying to the MFA program.
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- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Fifth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 18, 2025
First time applying
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- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jul 18, 2025
The essays ask a lot of introspective...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Oct 16, 2024
1st time applying
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- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 21, 2025
First time applying. Not expecting to get in...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 1, 2025
This is my second application to the program...
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- NFTS - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Apr 29, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Jun 30, 2025
Rejected. Applied to the program due to cost...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
First time applying, no portfolio, only script added for additional attachment
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - BS in Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 30, 2024
Smooth; this was my first time applying for...
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- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
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