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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
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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 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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First time applying. Grew up five minutes away from the school...so very familiar with it. The program is very competitive, because it's fully scholarshipped.
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
First time applying, this was definitely the most substantial application of the programs I applied to with a heavier emphasis on writing which I quite enjoyed
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 10, 2023
I‘m in！！
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
It is a surprise for me to be invited for an...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 9, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
I find this program from a web search and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 12, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
My First application is the same course but 2023 Jan intake. I got Denied after the interview, then I used a new and better portfolio for this new intake.
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Submission Date
- Feb 28, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 9, 2023
This was my first time applying to USC SCA and film school overall. I was recently notified that I am currently on the waitlist for Fall 2023 but will be admitted to the Spring 2024 class!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jan 22, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
This is my first time applying to film school. I received this rejection first, and was pretty disheartened. Application process was pretty straight forward though overall.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 13, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2023
2nd time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 12, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2023
This is the first time applying. Application...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
First time applying and waitlisted with guaranteed spring 2024 admission
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 27, 2023
First time
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 13, 2023
Second time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 21, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jan 21, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
First and last time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2023
First year applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 8, 2023
First time applicant
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 8, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2023
The application instructions were very clear...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
Did an unofficial campus visit while I was visiting Austin and really liked the campus, went to the informational meeting and really fell in love with the program.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2023
First time playwright
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 28, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2023
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jul 20, 2023
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