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NFTS Production Management for Film and TVAdded to the option to the database. Thank you and good luck!
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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 '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 '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 '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 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 '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 'MFA Directing - Chapman University'
- will update this soon - It required good amount od documents and supporting materials. I started my application 2.5 weeks before the deadline and I was still filling out some documents on the...- adapazarlee
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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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First time applying to UCLA Directing Film...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 3, 2024
I'm a senior in high school who has no experience in film other than having hundreds of films logged on letterbox and a belief in abilites.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and Television BFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 1, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
Denied (w/o Interview)
Chapman University MFA in Film Production with Cinematography Emphasis | Fall 2024
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2023
First time applying. Engineer by education/work. Self produced multiple shorts.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 26, 2023
PSA: start your applications early. I'd been...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
First time applying to LMU. Applied for the cinematography track.
*UPDATE: Received Scholarship Grant
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 29, 2024
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 20, 2023
First time applying to USC MFA program. Enjoyed the process a lot :)
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2023
The application process so far has been a good...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Oct 29, 2023
My first time applying to UCLA (or any grad school)!
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 30, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 27, 2024
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 29, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 2, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 22, 2024
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 25, 2023
First Time Application
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Oct 16, 2023
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 11, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 7, 2024
Admitted Juli 2023 after being shortlisted but couldn't accept
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jul 13, 2023
FIRST TIME APPLYING
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jul 5, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jul 20, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Aug 18, 2023
First time applying, largely interested in production track
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 8, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2023
Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview)
Columbia University School of the Arts MFA Writing for Film and TV
The application process wasn't too difficult but challenging. The initial interview was amazing and went well, then I got waitlisted. In June, I got a call saying I'm in! Very excited!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 12, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 16, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Jun 16, 2023
1st time applying for nfts , very nervous really want to study there
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Animation
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jul 6, 2023
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