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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 '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 '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 '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 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 '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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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 '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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I have a PhD in Anthropology. I'm applying as a former tenure-track professor looking to transition into another career field. I have extensive experience and insight, and I believe that the quality of my work is professional.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Jul 6, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 7, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Aug 26, 2022
- Interview Date
- Sep 2, 2022
This was my first time applying for this program, but I intend to continuously apply until I get in. I was in contact with the admissions office beforehand and they helped me prepare to apply.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 26, 2022
It's been really slow, like every year. But...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2022
This is my first time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 5, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 15, 2021
USC John Well's Division of Screenwriting for Screen & Television
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2021
Cinematography Concentration
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - MS Film and Television
- Submission Date
- Jan 20, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Mar 11, 2022
First time applying, straight out of undergrad
- Film Program & Degree
- Stanford MFA in Documentary Film
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
USC - Directing/Film Production
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 12, 2021
I submit my application a few days before the...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 9, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jan 10, 2022
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One of my top choices, first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2022
First time applying, interested in directing documentary.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Documentary MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2022
In late November I submitted three letters of...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2021
NYU has been a thougher process. I like that...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Producing Program (Dual MBA/MFA)
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
I'm a Chinese. This is my first time to apply.
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2022
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
I was pretty surprised that they didn't...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2021
Not good. I don't think I have been accepted...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2021
1st time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 8, 2022
- Interview Date
- Mar 8, 2022
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