Categories
-
2026 Fall Entry 286
-
2025 Fall Entry 300
-
-
2024 Fall Entry 317
-
2023 Fall Entry 333
-
2022 Fall Entry 432
-
2021 Fall Entry 619
-
2020 Fall Entry 613
-
2019 Fall Entry 584
-
2018 Fall Entry 369
-
2017 Fall Entry 374
-
2016 Fall Entry 410
-
2015 Fall Entry 267
-
Applications Filter
Trending Applications
Latest Application Comments
-
-
NFTS Production Management for Film and TVAdded to the option to the database. Thank you and good luck!
- Chris W
-
-
-
Application Tracker statistics
- Application Periods
- 23
- Series
- 1
- Applications
- 5,050
- Views
- 5,592,729
- Comments
- 5,092
-
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
-
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
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
- Comments: 4
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
Filters
.
Second time applying to Graduate School. Got accepted and enrolled to Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting in Fall 2018, but deferred because of the overall cost.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 3, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 16, 2023
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Second time applying to Graduate School. Got accepted and enrolled to Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting in Fall 2018, but deferred because of the overall cost.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Second time applying to Graduate School. Got accepted and enrolled to Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting in Fall 2018, but deferred because of the overall cost.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Second time applying to Graduate School. Got accepted and enrolled to Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting in Fall 2018, but deferred because of the overall cost.
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Dec 30, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jan 6, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2023
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First time applying.
What most made this...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2023
Fine. The application process was incredibly...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 26, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Second time applying. I did not try that hard last year, but put in some real effort this time.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Pretty good! I enjoyed filling out the...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Nov 23, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applying to AFI or grad school in general. AFI is the only school I applied to.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 21, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 31, 2022
It was straight forward but Chapman required...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Sep 7, 2022
The application was very straightforward and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Spalding University - MFA Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Aug 12, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Aug 26, 2022
I applied to Antioch's Low Residency MFA in Screenwriting for the Los Angeles branch.
- Film Program & Degree
- Antioch University Santa Barbara - MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media
- Submission Date
- Aug 12, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Aug 25, 2022
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Western State Colorado University (WSCU) MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jul 30, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 2, 2022
- Interview Date
- Sep 7, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Sep 9, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 6, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2023
I loved the application process! I started...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2023
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2023
first time applying. submitted a short version of a short film I directed (which exceeds 15min)
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2023
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2023
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2023
This is my first year applying and I spent a...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
Exclusive Supporting Member Benefits
Peak behind the admissions curtain. Supporting Members unlock full access to insightful data, interviews, and more...
Instant Keyword Alerts
Visible Supporter Badge & Highlighted Profile
Share Subscription with one family member or friend
Instant access • Cancel anytime