Graduate Film School Applications
Film School Application Tracker for MFA film programs such as AFI, Chapman, NYU Tisch, UCLA, and USC. See notes about the application process, decision dates, accepted GPAs, test scores, and portfolios.
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USC Film Production - Fall 2022Hi, congrats! I have a question about cutting the film from 15 min down to 5 min. I am also facing a similar situation. Just wondering how you cut...
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Fourth time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- USC - Directing/Film Production
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jan 17, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Sep 11, 2022
Application Materials attached:
- Visual Samples (Video)
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Currently not much to update. They seemed to...
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Sep 8, 2022
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Second time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- USC - Directing/Film Production
- Submission Date
- Aug 15, 2022
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First time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- USC - Directing/Film Production
- Submission Date
- Aug 6, 2022
Application Materials attached:
- Short Film
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This was my first time applying for this program, but I intend to continuously apply until I get in. I was in contact with the admissions office beforehand and they helped me prepare to apply.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV
- Submission Date
- Aug 26, 2022
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First time applying.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- Goldsmiths - MA Filmmaking (Producing)
- Submission Date
- May 25, 2022
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First-time applying.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- FSU - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 19, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2022
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1st time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Producing
- Submission Date
- May 1, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- May 23, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jun 13, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Jul 27, 2022
Application Materials attached:
- Personal Statement
- Writing Samples
- Resume
GPA: #.##
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Thrilled to have been admitted from the...
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- AFI - Producing
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2021
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jul 22, 2022
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This is my first time applying to NFTS and I had not yet graduated from my undergraduate degree when I applied. I received an interview email the night before my graduation ceremony and was pleasantly surprised.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Sound Design
- Submission Date
- Apr 25, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- May 31, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jun 13, 2022
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First time applying. I have been granted a La Caixa Fellowship to study a film directing MA abroad.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- May 5, 2022
Application Materials attached:
- Short Film
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It’s gone really well! AFI is my dream but I...
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2022
- Interview Date
- Feb 8, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 30, 2022
GPA: #.##
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First time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- May 5, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 29, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jul 11, 2022
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Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
MA Film/MA Sound Arts - University of the Arts London（LCC）
I got offers for MA Film and MA Sound Arts. MA Sound Arts did not have an interview and gave me an offer on 18 March.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- PLEASE ADD MY PROGRAM
- Submission Date
- Mar 18, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- May 26, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jun 1, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Jun 1, 2022
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
- Personal Statement
- Writing Samples
- Visual Samples (Stills)
- Visual Samples (Video)
- Short Film
- Resume
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1st time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- May 5, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 29, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jul 13, 2022
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1st time applying. Already learned a lot through process. If you're considering it - go for it, be brave!
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Editing
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 14, 2022
- Interview Date
- Jun 28, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Aug 18, 2022
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First time applying to London Film School. Application process was easy, and setting up the interview was simple. Their application portal on their website organizes everything well.
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- London Film School - MA Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Apr 4, 2022
- Interview Notification Date
- May 19, 2022
- Interview Date
- May 23, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Jun 7, 2022
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It was a bit stressful meeting the deadlines...
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- Chapman - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2021
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2022
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2022
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 17, 2022
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It's been really slow, like every year. But...
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Directing Fiction
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2022
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First time applying
- MS/MA/MFA Program
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2022
Application Materials attached:
- Writing Samples
- Resume
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For example:
- American Film Institute (AFI) - Directing
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)