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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 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
Application was relatively straightforward. Only bothersome part was the self portrait video but that’s more of a reflection of me than the program itself- mysterionsleftnut
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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 '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 '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 '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 '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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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 'AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026'
Application process was difficult but rewarding. As this was my second time applying, I had learned from the first attempt and tried to level up the quality of the submissions, taking special care...- jonathanjlee
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- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 19, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2025
Applied Early Decision
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Submission Date
- Oct 25, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Dec 20, 2024
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- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 10, 2025
First time applying to AFI
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
Applied in December. Was a fun application to put together, appreciated the freedom we had with the visual portfolio.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 17, 2025
The essays ask a lot of introspective...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Oct 16, 2024
It is a pretty straightforward application, it...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson College BA/BFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 28, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Jan 14, 2025
First time applying - Writing for Film and Television was my first choice major, Film and Television Production was my second.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Dec 13, 2024
First time applying, directly out of undergrad.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 22, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
First time applying; directly out of undergrad
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
First time applying to this school, second time applying to screenwriting MFAs, third time doing MFA apps in general. Submitted first act of feature screenplay.
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
The application process for the NYU Tisch...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Cinema Studies PhD
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
The application focused more on my portfolio.
- Film Program & Degree
- ArtCenter College of Design (MFA)
- Submission Date
- Oct 21, 2024
I loved the program's approach to different view to filmmaking and the department said they have high chance of funding students.
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Iowa - Film & Video production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2024
A program with very good reviews and growing connections.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 26, 2024
I fairly rank this program as one of my top priorities!
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 21, 2024
My 3rd choice program!
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 5, 2024
One of my top choices!
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 5, 2024
One of my top choices!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 5, 2024
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