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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 '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 '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 '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
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
The process was difficult but doable. Creative...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2024
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NYU Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing MFA - Fall 2024
First time applying! So scary but the Dec 1 application round is finally, FINALLY OVER!!!
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2024
This was my first time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2024
This was a more robust application. You also...
- Film Program & Degree
- Ohio - MFA Film
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2024
There are different sections to upload your...
- Film Program & Degree
- UWM - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2024
This was my first application to a US school...
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Iowa - Film & Video production MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 21, 2024
Transfer student from Santa Monica Community College. I will have an associate’s degree at the time of transfer.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC School of Cinematic Arts (BFA)
- Submission Date
- Feb 15, 2024
First time application and acceptance
- Film Program & Degree
- SCAD - MFA Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Apr 22, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 24, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 24, 2023
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
I submitted a 120 page feature film that I wrote through taking a few NYFA courses. It went through an entire round of edits based on teacher feedback.
This is also my first time applying for any MFA program.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
First time applying, outside the film industry
- Film Program & Degree
- Brooklyn College Feirstein - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 28, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 1, 2024
Very standard and straightforward. They...
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Oct 30, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 14, 2024
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
Columbia College Chicago MFA Cinema/Television Directing - Fall 2024
Also a very straightforward application. Had...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
- Submission Date
- Sep 26, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 3, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 13, 2024
It was very straightforward. You need 2...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 19, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
This is one of the more demanding applications...
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 16, 2024
I enjoyed the application process, especially...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 1, 2024
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Application was straightforward and I enjoyed...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 20, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
this has gone fine so far and stop making me...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 17, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 21, 2024
25, Female, Middle Eastern, first time applicant
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2024
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2024
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