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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 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 '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 '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 '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 Screenwriting'
The application was very straightforward, and easy because I had it mostly prepared from last year. I changed my writing sample and updated my statement of purpose.- eepybee
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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 'Lodz Film School Directing MFA - Fall 2020'
The application process has IV different stages, including practical and written exams, as well as two interviews.- macieekt
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Application 'LMU - Production 2017'
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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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didnt get to work on application as much as i...
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- AFI - Directing
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Awesome! I am a second time applicant so I...
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- AFI - Editing
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- Nov 12, 2025
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I liked the given prompts, it wasn't that...
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- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
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Less materials required compared to other...
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- Chapman - Editing MFA
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LThe application process was pretty...
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The application process was pretty easy and...
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- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
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Cinematography essay was fun to complete...
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- UCLA - Cinematography MFA
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Writing samples and short film completed. Fun...
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All submitted before deadline. Very...
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- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
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It was not that hard. A resume, a portfolio...
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- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
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Submitted before due date. 1060 assignment on...
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- AFI - Cinematography
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Application was similar to the Peter Stark...
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First time applying.
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- AFI - Producing
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- Dec 1, 2025
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- Jan 14, 2026
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First time applying. I loved making a film for the application.
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- AFI - Directing
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- Nov 30, 2025
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It required good...
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- Chapman - Directing MFA
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First time applying.
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- AFI - Directing
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First time Applying, Did Undergrad in Cinematography
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
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- Nov 13, 2025
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- Feb 17, 2026
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- Feb 23, 2026
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Fingers crossed, first time applying for both Grad Film and Dramatic Writing.
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- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
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- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
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- Feb 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 16, 2026
Applied, but felt really rushed in the...
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- Dec 1, 2025
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- Mar 16, 2026
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