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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
- Comments: 1
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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
- Comments: 2
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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
- Comments: 12
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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
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 7, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Television Writing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 23, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 9, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 8, 2024
First time applying, and enjoyed the application process. The transformational essay was probably the most compelling component.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
This was my first time applying! Application was extensive with a lot of writing and things to submit but wasn’t too bad overall!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 18, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 7, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2024
It is a fun process I enjoyed making...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2024
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Sep 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
Not bad, though the film prompt, treatment...
- 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 7, 2024
Straightforward process! Mostly just involved...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
It went well. I enjoyed the process of working...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 13, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 7, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2024
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema Brooklyn College Film MFA - Fall 2024
This is my first time applying. I applied because the school is fairly affordable and the application was straightforward. I also saw a few of their MFA film projects last year and was really impressed.
- Film Program & Degree
- Brooklyn College Feirstein - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 20, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2024
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
Columbia University Directing and Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2024
This was my first time applying. I submitted all the materials they asked for. I applied into the Writing for Film and Television degree.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2024
This is my first time applying. Hope to get in.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2024
2nd time apply to film mfa but first to this program
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
It went well. I had a short film that I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2024
It went well. I enjoyed the process of working...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2023
The process went okay. I think it was very...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 21, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 29, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- May 29, 2024
this one was interesting - didn't require any...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 1, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jul 20, 2024
easy -- typical requirements but this is the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 11, 2024
this one was a bit arduous in terms of the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2024
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