• How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker

    How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker

    Thanks to our many members, the FilmSchool.org Application Database and Tracker consists of over 4,000 applications that date back to 2015, making it one of the most advantageous tools on the website. Its basic function is to track film schools’ rates of acceptance, minimum GPAs, accepted test scores, in addition to each program's many notification and decision dates.

2025 Spring entry

Film School Applications for the Spring 2025 entry application period.

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vidhaini20
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Waitlisted last year and waiting for this year's announcement—hoping this is finally my lucky break! (P.S. This is my fourth time applying to USC!)
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Aug 14, 2024
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I am currently working as a Production Assistant at Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan. With a background in Mass Communication, I have been actively involved in media production want to improve my skills and get knowledge.
Film Program & Degree
University of Michigan BA
Submission Date
Sep 21, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Sep 23, 2024
Interview Date
Sep 25, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Sep 26, 2024
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Jan 6, 2025
Scholarship Notification
Sep 30, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Personal Statement

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Second time applying to USC.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Aug 14, 2024
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emmadavismedia
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First time applying to USC!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Aug 8, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Sep 28, 2024
Interview Date
Sep 30, 2024
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Sentenza
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Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Directing Fiction
Submission Date
May 8, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Jul 8, 2024
Interview Date
Jul 18, 2024
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serafinadepiro
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I had to fill out answers to 7 questions...
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Production Design
Submission Date
Jul 4, 2024
pn4
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First time applying, the process was straightforward and simple. Portfolio contained architecture projects, graphic design and photography.
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Production Design
Submission Date
Jun 30, 2024
I've applied there for the first time: took...
Film Program & Degree
Kino Eyes - Directing
Submission Date
Dec 20, 2023
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LivGrace333
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First time applicant for MA Producing, NFTS, for Jan 2025 entry.
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Producing
Submission Date
May 6, 2024
Interview Notification Date
May 29, 2024
Interview Date
Jun 15, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Jun 21, 2024
katakotomba
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first time applying!
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Visual Effects (VFX)
Submission Date
May 24, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Jun 5, 2024
Interview Date
Jun 19, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Jun 21, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Portfolio

emmadavismedia
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First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Directing Documentary
Submission Date
May 7, 2024
Interview Notification Date
May 28, 2024
Interview Date
Jun 10, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Jun 26, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Short Film

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Ron.
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I wrote two short scripts and a feature script. And this is my first time applying.
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Screenwriting
Submission Date
Apr 20, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Personal Statement
  2. Writing Samples


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For up to date Film School Acceptance Rates, including Minimum GPAs, Minimum Test Scores, After Interview and Off-Waitlist Acceptance Rates, Film Experience and Undergraduate degrees of accepted applicants, Age data, and other acceptance statistics for your film program of choice simply navigate to the Acceptance Rates tab on each film school's page in our Film School Database.

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