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Application 'MFA Directing Fiction 2027'
I had applied to this course at NFTS UK on 23rd January 2026 and it was processed and sent to the selection panel on 9th March 2026. The status remains the same.- ashwinalok
- Comments: 2
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Application 'USC - MFA Writing for Screen & Television'
It was my first time applying and I wish I had more information to give or things to say but I was on a time crunch when I started the prep for this application. The writing prompts they give you...- cheeseplank
- Comments: 2
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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 '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
- Comments: 17
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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 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
Application was relatively straightforward...- mysterionsleftnut
- Comments: 1
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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
- Comments: 11
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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
- Comments: 1
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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
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Application 'MFA Directing - Chapman University'
- will update this soon - It required good...- adapazarlee
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- Film Program & Degree Chapman - Cinematography MFA, Chapman - Directing MFA, Chapman - Editing MFA, Chapman - Producing MFA, Chapman - Screenwriting MFA, Chapman - TV Writing & Producing MFA, Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.), Chapman - Sound Design MFA, Chapman - Documentary MFA, Chapman - Film Studies MA, Chapman - Production Design MFA, Chapman - The Showrunner Program (MFA)
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Application was relatively straightforward...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- May 28, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jun 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Jun 4, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
The process is interesting. Except for the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Chapman's application was a lot of fun. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 20, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 17, 2026
I agree with what was said by most people, I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
The application process was very...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Loved this application, super straightforward...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 24, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Preparing for the application has really been...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
Overall it has been good. Chapman's...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2026
I was quite frustrated by the creative prompts...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
I applied and was reached out to by the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Production Design MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
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- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
I liked the given prompts, it wasn't that...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Less materials required compared to other...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Editing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
LThe application process was pretty...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
It was not that hard. A resume, a portfolio...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
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It required good...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
First time Applying, Did Undergrad in Cinematography
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applicant for Fall 2026 entry. Graduating with a BA in Media, Jounalism, & Film in Spring 2026.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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