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Masters in Film - Screen Academy Scotland/ENU - Fall 2026I incorrectly assumed deadline for ENU/SAS was June 30th and I was running out of time. The language in my personal statement was a bit lapse and...- Bees&Bovines
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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
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Application 'CalArts - Film Directing MFA 2025'
Process was pretty straightforward. I enjoyed writing the materials, especially the one regarding influences. Communication has been friendly and efficient.- diegovazr
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Application 'Chapman/Dodge Fall 2024 Film & Television Production, BFA'
Chapman Portfolio Requirements: Short Film & Creative Resume Fellows Interview - not required but I think shows great demonstrated interest. Visual Sample 2 min film I submitted 2 Core Teacher...- BCD1968
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Application 'USC SCA MFA - Film & TV Production'
The most unique part of this application was the film prompt, but I enjoyed the restriction and opportunity to submit a critique. I felt it leveled the field a bit, as we all come from different...- gibs9000
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Application 'UCLA MFA Screenwriting'
Straightforward. I needed to wait to apply this year to submit two full length screen plays. That prevented me from doing so last year. Super excited to have been accepted to this program...- Interested Party
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Application 'University of Texas at Austin Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2024'
It was super nerve-wracking because the application portal is really clunky and weird. After I submitted my application and entered MyStatus, MyStatus always said it was "in review" which scared...- unwinding-dreams
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Application 'UT Austin Michener Center for Writers'
Obviously this is a very special program and an intimidating one at that! Being fully funded plus a stipend. The application process has been very straightforward. UT Austin's MFA program...- BR2023
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Application 'UT Austin MFA in Screenwriting'
The application process for UT Austin's Radio-Television-Film Department MFA in Screenwriting went pretty smoothly thus far. It is definitely a good idea not to wait until the last moment to...- RandomLurker
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Application 'UT Austin MFA Screenwriting 2025'
Application process was smooth but their portal is a little clunky, you dont really know when everything's been uploaded and received. I submitted a TV pilot as my writing sample. Other than that...- procrastinatenomore
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Application 'CalArts Film Directing MFA'
the process is smooth and straightforward, and I really enjoy writing the material about the influence. During the interview, I felt that two interviewers had already watched and read all my...- j123
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My second time applying. The overall process was challenging but fulfilling.
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 10, 2026
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)
Application process was pretty chill. I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
First time application, rural student straight out of college. 5 min short film, 3 min "My Story" application video.
- Film Program & Degree
- Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) - BA Screen Production
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Sep 27, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Nov 24, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Dec 17, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
This was my first time applying. Overall I think it was a great experience.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
The application process has gone well. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 28, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
I really liked the AFI application process...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
The application process for USC went well. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
I agree with what was said by most people, I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
I enjoyed applying to Emerson. They had much...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 8, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 10, 2026
I really wasn't interested in Columbia, so...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 7, 2026
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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)
The application was pretty straightforward. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- University of New Orleans - Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 25, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
The application process was fine. It had the...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
The application process was fine, but...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
The application process was fine. I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Application process was fine. This was the...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
The application was fine, mostly just focused...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2026
This was my most grueling application as I had...
- Film Program & Degree
- York University - MFA in Production
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 9, 2026
I submitted on the last possible day as they...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2026
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