Most visitors online was 40477 , on Mar 18 2026
Unread posts
- RMS: Item
Log your Application
We’ve tracked 5,000+ film school applications to calculate real-world acceptance stats, notification dates, GPA averages, interview statistics, waitlist statistics, and much more... Log yours now to join the world’s largest community-driven database of film school intel.
Film School Application Year Threads (18 Viewers)
Applying to a certain program? The threads here are for you to chat with your fellow applicants as you move through the application process.
- Threads
- 596
- Messages
- 57.3K
General Film School Discussions (25 Viewers)
General discussion about the many different film programs
- Threads
- 3.1K
- Messages
- 19.4K
Application Questions (8 Viewers)
Get answers and the best advice for your film school application
- Threads
- 1.1K
- Messages
- 7.6K
Portfolio & Essay Feedback and Advice (9 Viewers)
Get constructive feedback on your Film School Portfolio, Personal Statement, and Application
- Threads
- 157
- Messages
- 767
Interview Questions (1 Viewer)
Advice on what interview questions to prepare for, what to wear for your interview, what types of questions YOU should have for them, and more...
- Threads
- 123
- Messages
- 2.9K
Money, Financial Aid, & Scholarship Questions (1 Viewer)
Film School $$$ Money Talk, Financial Aid, & Scholarship help
- Threads
- 100
- Messages
- 778
The Waiting Game
Support and blowing off steam while you wait for the decision
- Threads
- 35
- Messages
- 184
Decisions - Where should I go to Film School? (4 Viewers)
So you're accepted into a Film School program? Congrats! Use this forum to help you decide which school to attend...
- Threads
- 416
- Messages
- 2.5K
Admitted Applicant Private Group Threads
Create private group threads to meet your fellow future classmates, form a screenwriting group, or anything else. It works similar to GroupMe and only invited members can see the thread or get notified about the thread.
- Threads
- 16
- Messages
- 327
Private
Reject Café
Rejected from Film School? Commiserate here and strategize your next moves. Remember it is relatively normal for it to take multiple attempts to be accepted to film school!
- Threads
- 28
- Messages
- 337
Film School Student/Alumni AMAs (Ask Me Anything) (3 Viewers)
Want to know how to get into film school? Learn from these AMAs (Ask Me Anything threads) by current and alumni film students.
- Threads
- 57
- Messages
- 636
Life After Film School - Careers & Internships
Discussions about getting a job or internship after film school
- Threads
- 60
- Messages
- 341
Filmmaking Forums Filmmaking & Screenwriting Discussion
Filmmaking Discussions (1 Viewer)
Discuss the latest in camera tech, lighting setups, and editing software. The place for technical deep-dives and gear reviews.
- Threads
- 34
- Messages
- 116
Screenwriting DIscussions
From loglines to the final fade out. Discuss narrative structure, character arcs, and the nuances of dialogue.
- Threads
- 30
- Messages
- 89
Film Festivals
Discuss submission strategies, entry fees, and tips for getting your project selected by festival programmers.
- Threads
- 36
- Messages
- 57
Filmmaking Jobs
Post casting calls, hire crew, find film composers, or list your availability for upcoming projects.
- Threads
- 43
- Messages
- 85
Filmmaking Quizzes (2 Viewers)
Fun quizzes that test your filmmaking knowledge
- Threads
- 6
- Messages
- 207
Top Film School Programs All discussion threads for the most popular film programs
AFI Conservatory
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to the AFI Conservatory
- Threads
- 226
- Messages
- 7.6K
Chapman Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to Chapman 's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
- Threads
- 275
- Messages
- 6.7K
Columbia University Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to the film program at Columbia University's School of the Arts
- Threads
- 241
- Messages
- 10.2K
Emerson Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to Emerson
- Threads
- 111
- Messages
- 757
FSU Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts
- Threads
- 87
- Messages
- 1K
London Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to London Film School (LFS)
- Threads
- 27
- Messages
- 185
LMU Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to LMU School of Film and Television
- Threads
- 99
- Messages
- 1.7K
NFTS Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to the National Film and Television School (NFTS)
- Threads
- 92
- Messages
- 3.4K
NYU Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to the Kanbar Institute of Film and Television at NYU Tisch
- Threads
- 371
- Messages
- 9.1K
UCLA Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
- Threads
- 357
- Messages
- 8.8K
USC Film School
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to USC School of Cinematic Arts
- Threads
- 571
- Messages
- 17.1K
UT Austin RTF
All FilmSchool.org discussion threads related to UT Austin Department of Radio-Television-Film
- Threads
- 44
- Messages
- 1.1K
Korean Filmmaking & Film School Forum
영화학과 진학 희망 및 재학중인 한국인 학생 포럼
- Threads
- 3
- Messages
- 13
Off-Topic Forums Forums that may not be exactly related to Film Schools
Off-Topic Discussions (1 Viewer)
Discussions not exactly related to Film School itself. Discuss anything you want here!
- Threads
- 139
- Messages
- 408
Community Forums FilmSchool.org related forums
FilmSchool.org Announcements (1 Viewer)
FilmSchool.org Related News & Announcements
- Threads
- 98
- Messages
- 3.5K
FilmSchool.org Questions & Support
Questions and help on how to use the FilmSchool.org web site
- Threads
- 19
- Messages
- 71
Introduce Yourself
How old are you? Where are you from? To which film schools are you applying? When did you first get interested in film? And anything else interesting about yourself. :)
- Threads
- 177
- Messages
- 534
Film School Lounge
Fun film and film school related discussions and icebreakers
- Threads
- 168
- Messages
- 846
Latest articles
-
Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 14 min read
- Views: 324
Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) prides itself on not making students, but cultivating relationships to... -
Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 2)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 14 min read
- Views: 246
In the final installment of our exclusive admissions interview with WCU's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW), James Napoli breaks down... -
CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
- Views: 364
The University of Colorado Denver is one of the best institutions in the Western US for undergraduate filmmakers. Located in the Mile High City... -
CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 2)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
- Views: 354
In the second and final part of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the discussion with David Liban about student life in the program... -
How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 11 min read
- Views: 1K
Tucked away in the capital city of Connecticut, the University of Hartford's Cinema program is one of New England's hidden gems for undergraduate... -
How to Get Into the University of Hartford's Cinema Program: Insights from the Director and Admissions (Part 2)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
- Views: 938
In the final part of our exclusive interview, the University of Hartford's Lauren Cook, Director of the Cinema program, and Nicole Mazzarella of...
Latest blog entries
-
From the Over Describer to the Compulsive Recapper: Eight Screenwriting Mess-ups to Avoid
- GPCW Screenwriting
- 6 min read
- Views: 138
- Reaction score: 1
- Comments: 2
- Filmmaking
Many of the most common mistakes found in screenplays are also easy to rectify. So if you are working on a screenplay of your own, make sure that... -
Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention
- GPCW Screenwriting
- 5 min read
- Views: 239
- Filmmaking
By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more... -
Surprise or Suspense
- GPCW Screenwriting
- 5 min read
- Views: 545
- Filmmaking
By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your... -
Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
- briolson
- 2 min read
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
- Film School
Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
- briolson
- 2 min read
- Views: 536
- Reaction score: 2
- Reviews: 1
- Film School
I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
- 2 min read
- Views: 759
- Reaction score: 4
- Film School
Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a...
Latest Applications
Declined Admission (Off Waitlist After Interview)
UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 27, 2026
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
Chapman Directing MFA - 2026 Fall
The process is interesting. Except for the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Denied (w/o Interview)
Binghamton University - Fall 2026 Cinema MFA
Radio silence until May 14th makes me feel like Rodney Dangerfield
- Film Program & Degree
- PLEASE ADD MY PROGRAM
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- May 14, 2026
Denied (After Interview)
Aalto University / Master's Programme in Film and Television
This is my first time applying. The...
- Film Program & Degree
- Aalto University - Film and Television Producing MA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 8, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Interview Scheduled
NFTS MFA - Producing - 2027
It took me around two weeks to put together my...
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 21, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- May 13, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Latest Film School Reviews
-
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
A Unique CommunityI had an incredible time in the Creative Writing MFA program at AULA. Each of the mentors are working writers or retired professionals, and are very generous and patient as they navigate their own projects. They are able to bring their expertise and guidance to our writing and career plans. The... -
Boise State University - Film and Television Arts
A fast growing hands-on all around programBoise State University's film program is a very new program which only began in 2018. Since then they've grown exponentially and gotten much more funding which has allowed them to acquire new gear, studio space, and professors. You study a wide variety of subjects, from film theory, genres, to... -
Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and Television
Got my foot in the doorOverall, my time at LMU was a genuinely good experience. One of the biggest draws of the program is the atmosphere. Unlike the hyper-competitive environment you might find at a place like USC, LMU fosters a friendly, highly collaborative culture. The small class sizes make it easy to build a... -
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
Amazing Program for the Working WriterAntioch is a program that can work for anyone willing to put in the dedication. Being low-residency, this program allows students to build communities while also networking within their chosen career path. Instructors are available for one-on-one projects, feedback, and career advice as they're... -
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT)
The Best Production Design ProgramI loved this program with my entire being and would do it again without hesitation. The faculty are award-winning filmmakers who have led the industry for decades, and they all know each other. That network is real and it works. I was pulled onto a show immediately after graduation and have...
Exclusive Supporting Member Benefits
Peak behind the admissions curtain. Supporting Members unlock full access to insightful data, interviews, and more...
Instant Keyword Alerts
Visible Supporter Badge & Highlighted Profile
Share Subscription with one family member or friend
Instant access • Cancel anytime
Staff online
-
Chris WRIP Rob :(
Trending content
Popular Threads
-
Columbia Film School MFA Applicants 2026
- Started by Chris W
- Replies: 307
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
Chapman Film School MFA Applicants 2026
- Started by Chris W
- Replies: 136
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?
- Started by Chris W
- Replies: 127
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
USC MFA - Film and Television Production - Fall 2026
- Started by vichobarraza
- Replies: 115
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
NYU MFA – Film and Television – Fall 2026
- Started by vichobarraza
- Replies: 86
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
UCLA TFT MFA Applicants 2026
- Started by Chris W
- Replies: 58
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
NYU Dramatic Writing MFA Fall 2026
- Started by iammclovin
- Replies: 55
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
UT Austin MFA Film 2026
- Started by Terry Yu
- Replies: 46
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
USC SCA Spring 2026
- Started by beyon95est
- Replies: 39
- Film School Application Year Threads
Most Popular (all time)
-
USC Fall 2009
- Started by LA Filmmaker
- Replies: 1K
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
2016 Interviews- Acceptances- Rejections
- Started by katavi08
- Replies: 929
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
USC Fall 2010
- Started by Zumbi
- Replies: 890
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
Columbia 2011 Application - Questions
- Started by MAlbie
- Replies: 879
- Application Questions
-
2015 Interviews - Acceptances - Rejections
- Started by De4our
- Replies: 850
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
Columbia 2021 MFA Screenwriting/Directing Applicants
- Started by acsiv
- Replies: 754
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
2008 - Interview Offers from NYU or Columbia yet?
- Started by Calliegrl03
- Replies: 754
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
USC Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2019
- Started by BuddernScotch
- Replies: 708
- Film School Application Year Threads
-
UCLA 2010
- Started by Zumbi
- Replies: 702
- Film School Application Year Threads
Latest questions
-
Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of CinemaI am deciding between DePaul's MFA program and this school, and I was hoping to hear any input from alumni, current students, or anyone who knows...- Sosharp233
-
Columbia University's School of the ArtsI am checking to see if others have received notification that Columbia’s deadline for their MFA film application has been extended until December...- zk-writer-01
-
Stockholm University of ArtsHello. I am seriously thinking about applying to SKH, but I have no idea how the application process happens. Does anyone here know that? Thanks...
- IgorCL
-
Syracuse UniversityHow about now after a whole year? How are the connections plus the production side of the sets?
- anynonmous78
-
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the MFA in PFV and/or the Film Directing programs? Im thinking of applying for 2026
- reproducibility_
Latest Application Comments
-
-
Chapman Directing MFA - 2026 FallCongrats on being waitlisted! Did you apply elsewhere as well?
- Chris W
-
-
-
NFTS MFA - Producing - 2027Good luck! 🤞🤞Be sure to change the status to the correct interview status when you have a moment.
- Chris W
Did you apply elsewhere as well?
Latest Article Comments
-
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)Thank you for this interview with them! I feel a lot more informed going into this interview! Such wonderful insight!
- LAM
-
How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Application Tips from an Admissions Committee MemberHey, I want to ask something, when I consulted my personal statement to someone, they said it was too Avant-Garde, too Arthouse. Though very...
- Nicolas Hosea
-
How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Application Tips from an Admissions Committee MemberHello. One question for those who are applying or have applied to USC SCA, are applicants including title pages for the writing prompts and...
- 22Two
-
10 Cheapest Film Schools in the U.S. for UndergraduatesThere's actually a number of really good film schools that are based at city colleges as well. Personally, I went to CSUN, but I recently visited...
- brianlovelace
-
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing StudentI was having an anxiety episode and this actually really helped. Thank you for the advice.
- sam m
Latest Blog Comments
-
From the Over Describer to the Compulsive Recapper: Eight Screenwriting Mess-ups to AvoidThanks so much, Chris! Yes, it is good to start the day with fiber!- GPCW Screenwriting
-
From the Over Describer to the Compulsive Recapper: Eight Screenwriting Mess-ups to AvoidVery informative and interesting read. 👍 I love Oatmeal.
- Chris W
-
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Thanks for these. They are interesting and inspiring. I am currently reading the book Make a Good Script Great while working on my short script...
- jyotirmay
-
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Your blog is great, thank you for keeping up with it! I also wish you luck with Sleeping Mother. And by the way, that's pretty awesome you'll be...- Lupau
-
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...Thanks for these! Really interesting. Hope your film goes well.
- Chris W
Latest Accepted Applications
-
Admitted (After Interview) Stony Brook Film MFAThe application required pulling together a...
- aliceleigh123
- Updated:
-
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Columbia College Chicago - Film and Television DirectingFirst time applying. Applying on March 1st, far later than I wanted, but opted to finalize a...
- dbrown40202
- Updated:
-
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) AFI MFA Editing - Fall 2026First year applying for Film MFA programs. At this point I have been waitlisted for...- Pryde Pierce
- Updated:
-
-
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) CMU Dramatic Writing Fall 2026It went okay, I didn't feel great after the...
- goose23
- Updated:
Most messages
-
9,958
Chris W
-
875Alexa P.
-
479
Winterreverie
-
477Mike_V
-
426
titaniumdoughnut
-
421IndecisiveElle
-
368StarChild
-
368
Bandar Albuliwi
Highest reaction score
-
4,309
Chris W
-
790
Alexa P.
-
593Septopus7
-
434
truffleshuffle
-
383Abbey Normal
-
371
IndecisiveElle
-
351its_me_mari
-
347
BuddernScotch
-
346
StarChild
-
332FD97