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STONY BROOK MFA in Television Writing FALL 2026Congrats! That's awesome. Let everyone know in Stony Brook thread too.
https://www.filmschool.org/threads/stony-brook-film-mfa-2026.31878/
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Stony Brook Film MFACongrats! That's awesome. Be sure to edit and change the decision date too. Reply with the good news to the Stony Brook you created too!...
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DePaul University - MFA Film & Television DirectingCongrats! Respond to this thread to let people know where you're going...
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Application 'STONY BROOK MFA in Television Writing FALL 2026'
The process has been very engaging. It required a well-rounded portfolio consisting of a writing sample, a 10-page script, and a video pitch. Along with the statement of purpose and three letters...- Ana Paula Ibarrola
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Application 'UT Austin - MFA in Film and Media Production'
I applied to film school as a relatively inexperienced narrative filmmaker. My work up to that point had been a lot of videography and photography work, both personal and commercial. Even from a...- silvasurfer
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Application 'NFTS Directing Fiction January 2027 entry'
It has gone well, The application was simple though stressfull. I have been very nervous about results, but quite excited for possibilities. I was contacted over trouble for my third film...- Claudio361
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Application 'Stony Brook Film MFA'
The application required pulling together a lot of materials and I was intimidated by putting together a video pitch but in the end I’m very proud of my application.- aliceleigh123
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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 'DePaul University - MFA Film & Television Directing'
I submitted on March 1st and have yet to hear anything back from DePaul. I submitted far later than I wanted to but held off primarily to get to a good spot with the short film which would be the...- dbrown40202
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Application 'Art Center - MFA - Film'
Nothing complicated. The intent word limit was short, so I struggled to distill my 3 page intent into 400 words. They did want a film with sync sound and dialogues. My film has sync sound but no...- RPA
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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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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 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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I really wasn't interested in Columbia, so...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 7, 2026
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- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
The application process was fine, but...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
scared nervous. dont know what to expect...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Chunky application, which took the better half...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Really liked this application and I feel like it gave me an opportunity to showcase not only my visual samples, but also my writing styles.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 8, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 8, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
I spent about 6 weeks on the application...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Once I realized I did not get interviewed my...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
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
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
First time applying, US based, very limited film experience
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 25, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Good! I felt like there was more leeway with...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Heard back about the interviews pretty quick...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 2, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I applied back in December and haven't heard...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 13, 2025
I got my interview invite on Feb 3! nervous...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
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