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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 '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 '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 '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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The process is interesting. Except for the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
I submitted on the last possible day as they...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2026
I loved doing the Intent for FAMU as it was...
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 25, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
My first time applying and honestly my preparation for this is a blur. I remember not being satisfied with anything that I wrote for the prompts and didn't really think about it after submitting.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2026
First time applying - Ignore interview date
- Film Program & Degree
- UWM - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
I spent a lot of full nighters working on my...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Interactive Media MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
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Second time applying here. Didn't hear anything the first time till May after sending emails just to get a decision. No portal change. So applying the second time was a gamble, considering the app fee for international applicants. lol
- Film Program & Degree
- UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
The application has simple additional pieces...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Aug 13, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 13, 2023
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 27, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
good, a bit confusing with the transcript...
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Waitlisted last year and waiting for this year's announcement—hoping this is finally my lucky break! (P.S. This is my fourth time applying to USC!)
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Fourth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 14, 2024
Second time applying to USC.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 14, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 25, 2024
Frustrating.
Initially deferred after Early...
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU School of Film and Television BA
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 1, 2024
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
Applied early action and was deferred. And then was waitlisted.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU School of Film and Television BA
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2024
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My IELTS expired on December 2023, I applied...
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 6, 2023
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 21, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 7, 2024
I had fun with the prompts - they feel...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 10, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 1, 2024
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