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UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)Thank you! I am still waitlisted for Fall, but I've decided to go for Spring (or Fall if I'm admitted off the waitlist).- featherless
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UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)Schaweet! 🎉🎉🎉 Update your USC application with the admitted off waitlist info. Congrats!!!! Let us know how it goes.
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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 'Binghamton University - Fall 2026 Cinema MFA'
The application was a lot like the other state schools that I have submitted to, where it is straightforward and to the point. I teach middle school, so I had most of the summer to figure out all...- grizzchan
- Comments: 3
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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 '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 'Chapman Directing MFA - 2026 Fall'
The process is interesting. Except for the usual materials like portfolio and personal statement, Chapman also requires a video showcasing your personal life. It's pretty unique to me, at least in...- Peter-Z
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Application 'UCLA PRODUCTION / DIRECTING TFT'
Interview in two weeks. dont even remember what i submitted.Interview in two weeks. dont even remember what i submitted.Interview in two weeks. dont even remember what i submitted.Interview in two...- egg
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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
- Comments: 1
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Application 'UCLA MFA PRODUCTION DESIGN'
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- Comments: 12
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Application 'FSU MFA'
The process went very well. Having to fly to Florida for the interview was a challenge to fit in my schedule but it was very fun and I made friends during the interview.- Words
- Comments: 2
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Application 'AFI Cinematography 2026'
The application process takes quite a while, and there's a lot of material to prepare, but it was much easier for me this time since I am reapplying and already familiar with the process.- VinnieJacked
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- Film Program & Degree Columbia - Creative Producing MFA, Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA, Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
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Loved the process, got accepted, had to decline
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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This was my first time applying. Overall I think it was a great experience.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
Definitely the application I put the most work...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Although there were many different writing...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 23, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I got the zoom email and have video chat with...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 24, 2026
Out of all my MFA applications, I would say...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
It was the one I had the most fun with both in...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 23, 2026
Unique statement of purpose format, otherwise straightforward! Great interview.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
First time applying. Very rigorous but enjoyed it.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
I found this application to be more rigorous...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
This was the only program that I ended up...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
I was interviewed by Eric. He is super nice...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 20, 2025
Great interview. Worked prior with a faculty...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Columbia was one of my top options, so I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2024
I learnt a lot from it:
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- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2025
My first time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2025
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2025
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The extension this year was helpful. Letters...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2025
The application was fairly straightforward; it...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 25, 2025
This is my third time applying. I was waitlisted last year.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Third Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 16, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2025
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