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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Sorry to hear you got denied.
Did you apply elsewhere as well?
- Chris W
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Application 'USC MFA Film & Television Production'
It went great! It was a long application but all of the materials felt necessary. I applied on 8/15 and was notified that I was selected for an interview on 8/20. Very quick but excited! It is an...- noimdani
- Comments: 1
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Application 'MFA SCREENWRITING - CHAPMAN'
It was all pretty smooth sailing, I only applied to one school and the process was straightforward with a lot of emphasis on writing materials. The interview was the best part of the process as it...- Alex1986
- Comments: 1
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Application 'MA Animation for Film and Games & MA VFX Environments and Assets - 2027 - NFTS'
I put a lot of effort into perfecting my portfolio and making recorded interviews instead of typing them out - hopefully this gives me an edge! I’m a little nervous about hearing back because it’s...- Lisxsi
- Comments: 2
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Application 'NYU Dramatic Writing - 2026'
this was a long journey but also my dream school! almost gave up but this experience taught me it's not over til its over. truly. happy to talk to anyone applying for this next year 2027!- ladybug
- Comments: 1
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Application 'NFTS Directing Animation 2027'
smooth process so far, good communication from the school when I had questions about the process. sent over relevant documents about the workshop well in advance so able to prepare- kerastase
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Application 'NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027'
First time applying so a little nerve racking. It was interesting to learn what they expect from you as it has changed from when I've looked into in previous years. The questions seem pretty open...- blutomato
- Comments: 3
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Application 'USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021'
I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!- cgold
- Comments: 19
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Application 'NYU Film MFA'
Applied to NYU Film MFA with a primary interest in cinematography, though I'm also interested in directing. Received an invite for an interview on February 4. Still deciding whether I'll do...- parisiantexan
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Application 'UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2024'
Not bad. I spent a reasonable amount of time refining the essays. My Statement of Purpose is geared toward why UCLA, how the Screenwriting program will help me beef up my skillset, why I want to...- Nunyabidness
- Comments: 8
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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
After getting my Canadian Study Permit rejected for Vancouver Film School's Filmmaking program, I had to scramble last minute to apply to Edinburgh Napier University's Masters in Film program.
- Film Program & Degree
- Edinburgh Napier University - MA Film
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
It is my first time applying a film school
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 25, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jun 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Second time applying; got to the interview stage back in 2021.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
This is a sample Application (and not an actual AFI application) to showcase the various features of the Tracker
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2019
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2019
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2019
- Decision Notification Date
- May 14, 2019
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 24, 2019
- Scholarship Notification
- Jun 24, 2019
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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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)
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC School of Cinematic Arts (BFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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)
1st time applying, I have my bachelors in creative writing from FSU and work as a freelance practical SFX artist
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
My FSU interview went well, the admissions board did their best to make all the applicants comfortable and calm any anxiety. I felt like they really wanted to get to know each applicant better on a personal level. Hoping for the best!
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - TV Writing & Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2023
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2020
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 19, 2021
- Interview Date
- Jan 20, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2021
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
This is a test of the new copy feature
- Film Program & Degree
- Arkansas Tech University - BA
- Attempts
- Third Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2019
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2019
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2019
- Decision Notification Date
- May 14, 2019
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 24, 2019
- Scholarship Notification
- Jun 24, 2019
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
ACT: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
GRE Verbal Reasoning: ### (Data visible for Supporting Members)
GRE Quantitative Reasoning: ### (Data visible for Supporting Members)
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My first time applying to my dream film school! Planning on reapplying until I get in. I only applied to one school.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First time applying. Emerson alumni
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Australian National Film School Undergraduate Program.
- Film Program & Degree
- Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) - BA Screen Production
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Dec 13, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
The application process has gone smoothly so...
- Film Program & Degree
- Vassar College - BA
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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)
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