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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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The application process was straightforward...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- May 2, 2023
I applied for the first time at USC
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Dec 27, 2022
- Interview Date
- Dec 29, 2022
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Georgia - Film, Television and Digital Media MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 14, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2023
First time applying.
I had materials ready...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 2, 2023
I really love this program, but I have now changed my mind about which major to choose.
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing
- Submission Date
- Mar 14, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 30, 2023
- Interview Date
- Apr 6, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 26, 2023
Applying for the first time
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 13, 2023
I eventually applied for spring but they moved my application to May. It was my second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 25, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 2, 2022
- Interview Date
- Sep 13, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Mar 16, 2023
It was my second time applying. The first time I was waitlisted.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 25, 2023
Man I'm 0/3 so far in my applications so far...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Nov 23, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2023
;( Poured my guts out into my application...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Oct 22, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
Easy application process, but those video recordings are a doozy
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 29, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 27, 2023
First time applying, one two-page personal statement was required, and a portfolio was requested through Slideroom.
- Film Program & Degree
- Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 31, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 21, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 27, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 30, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 31, 2023
Very easy! Simple process. Though I don't have...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Mar 10, 2023
Second time applying, First time applying to the creative producing specialisation
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 25, 2023
My original thought was rejection...
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 22, 2023
The written task is challenging and creative...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2023
First time applying to this program.
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Georgia - Film, Television and Digital Media MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 21, 2023
First time.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 12, 2023
First time applying to AFI, second time applying for an mfa in general
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 14, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 19, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 15, 2023
This is my second time applying. I simultaneously enjoyed and stressed about the different writing prompts. Decided to just have fun with them though and really focus on the type of stories I want to tell.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 10, 2023
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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