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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
Did you apply elsewhere as well?
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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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My application process was great. I was going...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 17, 2026
Application process was pretty chill. I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I really liked the AFI application process...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First year applying for MFA programs. I submitted to the AFI MFA Directing program for Fall 2026 and now have also submitted for the Screenwriting program for Fall 2026.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
The process was very smooth. I worked on it...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- 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
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Very straightforward application. Long wait for decisions!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Process was smooth and easy. I Submitted my...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 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
First time applying to AFI's screenwriting program
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2025
It was a bit daunting for sure because this is...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 14, 2025
First time applying to the program. Completed...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 19, 2025
First time applicant. Have a little bit of experience since I minored in film at UCLA during undergrad.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 24, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
It was a pretty straightforward application...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Second time applying to AFI, first time applying to Screenwriting program. Previously applied (and was admitted to) Editing program.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2024
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Never got an interview, so I really just...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
The application process was great...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
The application process was pretty...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Sep 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2024
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