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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
Did you apply elsewhere as well?
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Masters in Film - Screen Academy Scotland/ENU - Fall 2026I incorrectly assumed deadline for ENU/SAS was June 30th and I was running out of time. The language in my personal statement was a bit lapse and...- Bees&Bovines
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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
- Comments: 3
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Application 'NFTS Directing Animation 2027'
smooth process so far, good communication from the school when I had questions about the process. sent over relevant documents about the workshop well in advance so able to prepare- kerastase
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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 '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 'NYU Film MFA'
Applied to NYU Film MFA with a primary interest in cinematography, though I'm also interested in directing. Received an invite for an interview on February 4. Still deciding whether I'll do...- parisiantexan
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Application 'NYU Dramatic Writing - 2026'
this was a long journey but also my dream school! almost gave up but this experience taught me it's not over til its over. truly. happy to talk to anyone applying for this next year 2027!- ladybug
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Application 'UCLA - Producers Program'
Attended Producers Program info session two days prior to deadline, which gave a lot of insight from professors and current students. Application questions were self explanatory, but first time...- ryanv
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Application 'AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026'
Graduated from Northwestern University last year with a Radio/Television/Film degree and decided to apply to AFI because I don't think I got the technical knowledge or rigorous instruction I need...- parisiantexan
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Application 'Masters in Film - Screen Academy Scotland/ENU - Fall 2026'
I was going to go to Vancouver Film School's Filmmaker program in June but got my study permit rejected(more details in Personal Statement). After the rejection, I decided to look elsewhere. My...- Bees&Bovines
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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
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 14, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2023
I applied to the MFA program at Florida State for the first time this semester. I sent in the following:
- 2 pg. No Dialogue Writing Sample
- 3 Min. Video Pitch
- 8 Photographs
- Statement of Purpose
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - MFA Production
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2023
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2023
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Slow. Scary to have to wait. Worked very hard...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 14, 2022
First time applicant.
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside Palm Desert - Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts
- Submission Date
- Dec 22, 2022
First time applying. Decided to apply two weeks before the deadline, so everything was very rushed.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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This is my first time applying for film school... ever.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
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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
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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 Cinematography Masters for the AFI
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 11, 2023
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
It's been a nerve-racking process full of ups...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
Not my first time applying to film grad school, but is my first time applying to AFI.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 21, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applicant
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2022
First-time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 23, 2022
Feedback appreciated - AFI MFA Directing Program
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
I applied to Cal State University Long Beach, Cal State University Fullerton. I am working professionally in film and attending school. I have not worked on my portfolio yet. I am interested in meeting students who will be production majors at LB or CSUF
- Film Program & Degree
- Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) - Film and Electronic Arts (BA)
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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