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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 'LMU - Production 2017'
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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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I applied for the Screenwriting MFA and Comedy Concentration.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 24, 2025
It’s my first time ever applying for MA. I’m still at my 3rd year of BA, but I hope it’ll go all well. Got everything submitted and more.
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film Academy - Filmmaking MA
- Submission Date
- Jan 27, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2025
First time applying to AFI and to somewhere in the United States of America.
Let's see how it goes!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
2nd year applying - quick and easy - still...
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Television Writing
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2025
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
Loyola Marymount - MFA Writing and Producing for Television
Simple, well-put together application and...
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Writing and Producing for Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2025
The application process was very...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
I spent quite a lot of time preparing my...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Jul 12, 2024
3rd time applying to MFAs, 2nd time to this program.
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
This is my first time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC School of Cinematic Arts (BFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2024
First time applicant from non-traditional background
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 28, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 25, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
The least amout of material compared to other...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
NYU's application consisted of many different...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Submission was smooth but the amount of work...
- 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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First time applying
- 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
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