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Application 'Chapman - Directing MFA'
Chapman's application was a lot of fun. I thought the personal essay, where you can't show your face felt really unique from other application materials. Was super excited to get an interview and...- Noahm
- Comments: 13
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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
- Comments: 12
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Application 'Columbia College Chicago - Film and Television Directing'
The application process has been going very smoothly. I've submitted everything and had fairly solid communication with the admissions team at the school. David, my representative, is very...- dbrown40202
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Application 'CMU Dramatic Writing Fall 2026'
It went okay, I didn't feel great after the interview just on an interpersonal level. The gap from when I interviewed to when I was offered a spot makes me think I may have been waitlisted at...- goose23
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Application 'AFI MFA Directing - Fall 2026'
AFI is my dream school and the only school I applied to for directing. I am so excited. I truly can't believe it. Thankfully, I got off the wait list really early.- spie73
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Application 'MFA Film - Creative Producing - 2026'
I really enjoyed the application process, tasks were fun and interesting. I felt like I did all the research I could online, prior to submitting, given the fact I started thinking about it 1 year...- Medeina
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Application 'LMU MFA film and tv production'
Application went pretty smoothly. Their interview was one of the first I received, and the first one I ended up doing. Thought I semi bombed the interview and was surprised to see I got accepted...- cheeseplank
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Application 'FAMU International - Directing Cinema and Digital Media'
The application process was challenging but fulfilling. This was my second time applying. After not advancing to the interview stage last year, I focused on refining my submission materials this...- 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
- Comments: 4
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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
- Comments: 4
First time applying. Limited experience. Regular deadline submission.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 1, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
The application required pulling together a...
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 27, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Apr 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Apr 9, 2026
So far so good. I can't say I remember much...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 9, 2026
The application was straight forward. They ask for a Statement of Intent, Creative Portfolio List, a Narrative Scene, Resume, Screenplay, your College Transcripts and then a Transformational Moment Essay with 2 Letters of Recommendation!
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - The Showrunner Program (MFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying. Anyone else apply?
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 14, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
It was a process that had me creatively think...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 11, 2026
The application process was great. It really...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
Had my first interview. I think it went very well but very very nervous. I don't know how to wait and hear back. But I heard that having an interview is good?
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2026
Had my first interview. I think it went very well but very very nervous. I don't know how to wait and hear back. But I heard that having an interview is good?
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2026
It has been pretty smooth. The application did...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2026
I had a blast writing this application. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Unlike other schools, NYU Tisch requires a...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Design for Stage and Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 28, 2023
It's my first time applying to this program. My application was a little rushed, but I hope I still get the opportunity to interview. I missed the 05/01 deadline, so the school granted me an extension until 5/03.
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 3, 2025
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Everything went well during the interview and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 6, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2025
Pretty simple application as well. Just...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch Dramatic Writing BFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
The application process was not bad! A...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2025
Second time applying, denied without interview the first time.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 22, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
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