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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
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Application 'MA Animation for Film and Games & MA VFX Environments and Assets - 2027 - NFTS'
I put a lot of effort into perfecting my portfolio and making recorded interviews instead of typing them out - hopefully this gives me an edge! I’m a little nervous about hearing back because it’s...- Lisxsi
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Application 'MFA SCREENWRITING - CHAPMAN'
It was all pretty smooth sailing, I only applied to one school and the process was straightforward with a lot of emphasis on writing materials. The interview was the best part of the process as it...- Alex1986
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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 'NFTS Screenwriting MA'
Was admitted but unfortunately they couldn't offer me funding and I was unable to accept. I'm likely going to apply again this year but I'm worried I will run into the same problem.- tokyofilmclub
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Application 'DePaul Screenwriting Fall 2026'
The application was simple, with clear instructions. No uploading issues or need to contact admissions. Much easier than expected, a seamless, stress-free process. I loved the process.- Zeezaweez
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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 '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 'Stony Brook MFA FILM - 2026 - Producing track'
I haven't been in school for over 10 years, so this application process was a forgotten feat for me. Overall I applied to 5 film schools, and of all of them I found Stony Brook's application...- Medeina
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Application 'UCLA - Producers Program'
Attended Producers Program info session two days prior to deadline, which gave a lot of insight from professors and current students. Application questions were self explanatory, but first time...- ryanv
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Application 'USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021'
I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!- cgold
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Application was pretty straightforward except...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
AFI is my dream school and the only school I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 20, 2026
The application process was fine. I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
I thought the five-minute short film I...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I love AFI's application. It's deceptively...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying to AFI with a focus in Directing.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2025
didnt get to work on application as much as i...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First time applying. I loved making a film for the application.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Applied, but felt really rushed in the...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Good! Very straight forward. They are clear...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
First time applying. Emerson alumni
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Submitted on Dec 1st, Intro and Assignments...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
The application itself was fine. I did sort of...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
First time applying to AFI or any graduate program. I only applied to AFI this year. Submitted "In This House" for Narrative Moving Image Sample and "Prophecy" for Directing Assignment. Directing Assignment prompt was "URGENCY."
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
The essays ask a lot of introspective...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Oct 16, 2024
2nd time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Second time applying - applied 2 years ago in 2022.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
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