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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
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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 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
Application was relatively straightforward. Only bothersome part was the self portrait video but that’s more of a reflection of me than the program itself- mysterionsleftnut
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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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- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 25, 2022
This is my first time applying for the MFA...
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- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
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- First Time Applying
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First time applying
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- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
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- Nov 1, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
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- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2022
First time applying!
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- Submission Date
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- Interview Notification Date
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first time applying
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- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
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first time applying!
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- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
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first time applying!
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- AFI - Editing
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- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2022
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- Feb 15, 2022
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- Mar 14, 2022
first time applying!
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- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 21, 2022
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- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
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- Nov 14, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2022
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- AFI - Directing
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- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2022
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- Columbia College Chicago - Cinema and Television Directing (MFA)
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- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2022
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Coming right out of undergrad, first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2022
Applying straight out of undergrad. A bit uncertain about the low-residence concept of this one
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Dec 26, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2022
First time applying
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- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
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- Nov 30, 2021
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- Feb 21, 2022
First time applying. As someone who just started pursuing film less than 3 years ago, don't worry about what you THINK they want and how you won't stack up to everyone. Be true to yourself in every part of your application. USC will see that.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jan 25, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2022
USC - Directing/Film Production
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 12, 2021
This was my first time applying, and I...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jan 19, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2022
I applied for the Ph.D program and was redirected to the master’s. First time applying, international student, offer came February 2nd. I was told before the official offer came though.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC Cinema Studies MA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2022
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