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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: 4
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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
- Comments: 13
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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
- Comments: 1
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Application 'UCLA MFA PRODUCTION DESIGN'
- Jellybean
- Comments: 12
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Application 'UCLA PRODUCTION / DIRECTING TFT'
Interview in two weeks. dont even remember what i submitted.Interview in two weeks. dont even remember what i submitted.Interview in two weeks. dont even remember what i submitted.Interview in two...- egg
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Application 'Binghamton University - Fall 2026 Cinema MFA'
The application was a lot like the other state schools that I have submitted to, where it is straightforward and to the point. I teach middle school, so I had most of the summer to figure out all...- grizzchan
- Comments: 3
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Application 'FSU MFA'
The process went very well. Having to fly to Florida for the interview was a challenge to fit in my schedule but it was very fun and I made friends during the interview.- Words
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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
- Comments: 12
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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 'Chapman Directing MFA - 2026 Fall'
The process is interesting. Except for the usual materials like portfolio and personal statement, Chapman also requires a video showcasing your personal life. It's pretty unique to me, at least in...- Peter-Z
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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)
First time applying to AFI with a focus in Directing.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2025
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
Applied with an undergraduate thesis script.
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 3, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2025
My second time applying to Northwestern's MFA...
- Film Program & Degree
- Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2025
This is my third time applying and I am...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Third Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 23, 2024
First time applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 10, 2025
First time applying. Submission of two full length screenplays.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 26, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2025
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This was my first time applying. I found the...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2025
First time applying to grad school
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2025
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 17, 2025
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)
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First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Expanded Animation Research MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
Last-minute application submission
- Film Program & Degree
- Wake Forest University - Documentary Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 29, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 29, 2025
First time applying to AFI or any graduate program. I only applied to AFI this year. Submitted "In This House" for Narrative Moving Image Sample and "Prophecy" for Directing Assignment. Directing Assignment prompt was "URGENCY."
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
Definitely time and energy consuming. Came...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
The application process so far has been...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Producing Program (Dual MBA/MFA)
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
5th time applying to the school, 4th time applying to the MFA program.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- Fifth Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 18, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 21, 2025
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