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NFTS Production Management for Film and TVAdded to the option to the database. Thank you and good luck!
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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
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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
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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
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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 'Chapman - Directing MFA Fall 26'
Application was relatively straightforward. Only bothersome part was the self portrait video but that’s more of a reflection of me than the program itself- mysterionsleftnut
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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
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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 - 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 'City College of New York MFA in Film'
This was my first time applying, and the process was straightforward and smooth. I submitted a one-page personal statement, a portfolio (under 15 minutes), a written sample (documentary...- CLChou
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Application 'MFA Directing - Chapman University'
- will update this soon - It required good amount od documents and supporting materials. I started my application 2.5 weeks before the deadline and I was still filling out some documents on the...- adapazarlee
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Went quite smoothly they communicated well and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 4, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2026
First time applying. Anyone else apply?
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 14, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
syracuse has two film courses from different department;vpa and newhouse, and I applied to newhouse since it aligns with my interest and covers diverse part in media.
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 18, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 11, 2025
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This was my first graduate application and I was waitlisted for crossing the deadline; eventually accepted with a 55% renewable scholarship.
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Feb 5, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 13, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 13, 2024
Very smooth. Application didn't ask a lot to...
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 8, 2024
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 22, 2022
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 26, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2022
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 8, 2022
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 1, 2021
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2021
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2021
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2021
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2021
I did not apply to Syracuse but the film School was no where on the list. It is a MPS Directing Program at School of Visual Arts in New York City
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2021
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 26, 2021
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 7, 2020
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2020
- Interview Date
- Mar 9, 2020
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 26, 2020
2nd time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
First time applying. I really enjoyed the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 29, 2020
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2020
- Interview Date
- Feb 25, 2020
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2020
Admitted (After Interview)
Syracuse University Newhouse School--Television Radio Film MA - Fall 2020
Syracuse TRF MA
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Interview Date
- Jan 13, 2020
first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 17, 2020
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2020
This is my first attempt at applying to film schools. Would love to hear more about how the process works and what would help aid my application.
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 1, 2019
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first time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Syracuse - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2019
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