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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 '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 'LMU - Production 2017'
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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 to the Showrunner Program, which is basically an MFA for TV Writing.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - The Showrunner Program (MFA)
- Submission Date
- Nov 22, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 25, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
The challenge was writing the narrative...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 25, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
The application was a fun learning experience...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
This is my first time applying to any MFA program. I am a year post undergrad, with hopes of becoming a writer and eventually showrunner.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2024
Process has been chill. Felt strongly about...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 26, 2024
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- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 15, 2024
First time applicant. I graduated undergrad in June 2022 and applied for Fall 2024 entry. I'm a little disappointed that I was rejected from the program, but I didn't receive an interview so I wasn't surprised. I'm still proud of myself for applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
The process was pretty smooth. Notification...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 24, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
Second time applying after being accepted last year and had to pull out due to health issues. Applying as an international student.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2024
The application for this program was not to...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2024
I had to send my portfolio, my resume, write a...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2024
Yay!!!!
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2024
Chapman gave me flexibility in choosing number...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2023
I rushed through the USC application. I didn’t...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
My IELTS expired on December 2023, I applied...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 6, 2023
First time I am applying. The application is...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2023
The application was simple enough. If your...
- Film Program & Degree
- Ohio - MFA Film
- Submission Date
- Nov 20, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 22, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 22, 2024
Playwright applying with a full length play. First time applicant.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2024
Hi! This is my first time applying for MFA programs. I am fresh out of undergrad, and I graduated in May 2023 with a BA in English Literature.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2024
The essays are deceivingly difficult despite...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 24, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 7, 2024
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