Categories
-
2026 Fall Entry 282
-
2025 Fall Entry 300
-
-
2024 Fall Entry 317
-
2023 Fall Entry 333
-
2022 Fall Entry 432
-
2021 Fall Entry 619
-
2020 Fall Entry 613
-
2019 Fall Entry 584
-
2018 Fall Entry 369
-
2017 Fall Entry 374
-
2016 Fall Entry 410
-
2015 Fall Entry 267
-
Applications Filter
Trending Applications
Latest Application Comments
-
-
-
-
Aalto University / Master's Programme in Film and TelevisionThanks for adding... so I add it to the database correctly.. which of the following degrees was this for...
- Chris W
-
Application Tracker statistics
- Application Periods
- 23
- Series
- 1
- Applications
- 5,043
- Views
- 5,465,913
- Comments
- 5,064
-
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: 12
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
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
-
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
- Comments: 1
-
Application 'Aalto University / Master's Programme in Film and Television'
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...- Selina CHEN
- Comments: 1
-
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
- Comments: 2
-
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
-
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
- Comments: 8
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Really simple, as an artists application...
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Relatively straightforward application...
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2025
An easy application indeed! Specially as they...
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Submission Date
- Jun 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 6, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2022
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2021
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2021
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 21, 2020
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2016
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2016
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
Email from chair
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2017
- Interview Date
- Feb 25, 2017
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 7, 2017
Email
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2017
- Interview Date
- Feb 25, 2017
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 7, 2017
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 8, 2018
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 25, 2018
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2018
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2017
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2018
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2018
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 25, 2018
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2018
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2018
Exclusive Supporting Member Benefits
Peak behind the admissions curtain. Supporting Members unlock full access to insightful data, interviews, and more...
Instant Keyword Alerts
Visible Supporter Badge & Highlighted Profile
Share Subscription with one family member or friend
Instant access • Cancel anytime