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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
- Comments: 11
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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
- Comments: 17
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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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I've really enjoyed the MFA application...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
I've really enjoyed the MFA application...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2025
This is my first time applying to Northwestern, and to Screenwriting Graduate Programs in general. I have VERY low expectations knowing that Northwestern doesn't take many people, but the experience itself has been very worthwhile!
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 6, 2024
This is my first time applying to Boston, and to Screenwriting Graduate Programs in general. I have low expectations, knowing that many of these programs are highly competitive, but the experience itself has been very worthwhile!
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2025
This is my first time applying to UT Austin, and to Screenwriting Graduate Programs in general. I have low expectations, knowing that many of these programs are highly competitive, but the experience itself has been very worthwhile!
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Not an easy process. I've applied to NFTS...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
2nd time applying, last year I was waitlisted.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2025
I really enjoyed it actually, the hardest part...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and Television BFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- May 24, 2024
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It has been a process of learning 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
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2025
Long essay process, but it was easy. Took a...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2024
Second time applying to grad school, application process was relatively longer than the last application.
- Film Program & Degree
- SCAD - MFA Film and Television
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Sep 24, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 19, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Oct 30, 2024
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Applying for Fall 2025, as an international student. Had a few questions.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2024
This is my first time applying to LMU, and to any Screenwriting Graduate Program. I have low expectations, knowing that many of these programs are highly competitive, but the experience itself has been very worthwhile!
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Writing for the Screen MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2025
First time applicant to UCLA Graduate Producing MFA program.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
This was my first time applying to my top choice grad program (affordable and wouldn't require a relocation).
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 8, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 10, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 7, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 7, 2024
The application process had gone very well. It...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Jun 14, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 18, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 14, 2023
Waitlisted last year and waiting for this year's announcement—hoping this is finally my lucky break! (P.S. This is my fourth time applying to USC!)
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Fourth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 14, 2024
I am currently working as a Production Assistant at Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan. With a background in Mass Communication, I have been actively involved in media production want to improve my skills and get knowledge.
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Michigan BA
- Submission Date
- Sep 21, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 23, 2024
- Interview Date
- Sep 25, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Sep 26, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jan 6, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Sep 30, 2024
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Second time applying to USC.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 14, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 25, 2024
First time
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- May 13, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jul 9, 2024
- Interview Date
- Aug 15, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Aug 15, 2024
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