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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This is my first time applying. The application went quite smoothly as they provided extensive guidelines and requirements. My portfolio consists of my job experience as a distributor/sales for...
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.
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...
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.
1st time applying to LMU’s SFTV program! I have my bachelors in creative writing from FSU and work as a freelance practical SFX artist! Loved the application for LMU as it allows you to show off who you are as a writer rather than conforming to prompts!
Film Program & Degree
LMU - Writing for the Screen MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 11, 2025
Interview Date
Feb 23, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 17, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
This is my first time applying to LMU, and to any Screenwriting Graduate Program. I have low expectations, knowing that many of these programs are highly competitive, but the experience itself has been very worthwhile!
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