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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
- Comments: 11
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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 '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
- Comments: 17
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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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- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 3, 2023
First time applying to NFTS, made the deadline.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Production Design
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jul 6, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jul 18, 2023
- Interview Date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Sep 21, 2023
- Willing to share application materials?
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First time applying NFTS. Friends all call it the lottery school, so Imma give it a try.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Jul 4, 2023
Applied with first 20 pages of a pilot, in addition to the short essay prompts provided by the application.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Apr 29, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 28, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jul 13, 2023
Submitted my application with a 20 page...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 28, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jul 13, 2023
I’ve be waiting for being off waitlist for...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Documentary MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 5, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 10, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 22, 2023
The application requires - answering five 250...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2023
This is my first time applying...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 11, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jan 20, 2023
First time applying. Spent a lot of time in the outline stage and ended up hitting submit with a couple hours to spare.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2023
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 31, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 5, 2023
Washington's application process is simple...
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Washington - M.A. in Cinema and Media Stud ies
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
For the most part, the application is easy...
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Iowa - Film & Video production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- May 7, 2023
- Interview Date
- May 11, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- May 19, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Iowa - Film & Video production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 17, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2021
- Interview Date
- Mar 12, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2021
Quite a stressful process of many written...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 9, 2023
The interview was at a very short notice but...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Production Design MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Apr 21, 2023
- Interview Date
- Apr 25, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 27, 2023
Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview)
MFA in Documentary and Experimental Media at Duke University
It was an enjoyable process writing the statement of purpose , diversity statement etc.
- Film Program & Degree
- Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Apr 21, 2023
- Interview Date
- Apr 24, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- May 3, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- May 5, 2023
First time applying! International student.
- Film Program & Degree
- Cal State Northridge (CSUN) - MFA in Screenwriting Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 1, 2023
The application process wasn't too bad! I...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC School of Cinematic Arts (BFA)
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 26, 2023
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Second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
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