NFTS Screenwriting Jan 2023 entry

[katiebonnie]

Hello! Just wondering if anyone else applied for Screenwriting at NFTS?

 

[Chris W]

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[fiere240]

I did, but no reply beyond it being under review. I already committed to USC in the meantime haha

 

[William Burt]

Still nothing so far! Does anyone know when traditionally they respond to Screenwriting applications?

 

[Chris W]

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[rioangelica]

I did! I also applied to the Producing MA. Still no word for them, but I know from the Open Days that interviews usually take place in June, and since they need us to get recommendation letters for the interviews, I would think they would give us at least a week to get all that together... so, all in all, I feel like it should be any minute now!

 

[katiebonnie]

I did! I also applied to the Producing MA. Still no word for them, but I know from the Open Days that interviews usually take place in June, and since they need us to get recommendation letters for the interviews, I would think they would give us at least a week to get all that together... so, all in all, I feel like it should be any minute now!

I actually think they said July for the interviews?? That seems to match up with the previous years from what I can find but god knows at this point maybe the notifications go out in June?

 

[rioangelica]

I actually think they said July for the interviews?? That seems to match up with the previous years from what I can find but god knows at this point maybe the notifications go out in June?

Man, who knows LOL! I have it written down as "Approximately we interview in June" for both the Screenwriting and Producing programs in my notes from the Online Open days (which at least makes sense for Producing since there's a workshop in July folks have to attend as part of the admissions process), but I guess we'll see what they end up doing

 

[Deleted member 28068]

I did! I also applied to the Producing MA. Still no word for them, but I know from the Open Days that interviews usually take place in June, and since they need us to get recommendation letters for the interviews, I would think they would give us at least a week to get all that together... so, all in all, I feel like it should be any minute now!

Good luck, Ro! I applied for Producing, too. I heard back a couple weeks ago, but I haven’t seen anyone else say anything yet, and the boards haven’t been too much help so far, but I’m still digging for info.

 

[katiebonnie]

Have you guys found anyone else/any other info on other sites?? I feel like the other 350+ people applying must exist somewhere

 

[rioangelica]

Good luck, Ro! I applied for Producing, too. I heard back a couple weeks ago, but I haven’t seen anyone else say anything yet, and the boards haven’t been too much help so far, but I’m still digging for info.

Thank you! I just saw your application; that's amazing you heard back so quickly! I hope the interview process goes well for you. I know, NFTS seems to be weirdly sparse on helpful online info. I only found one other person online who I could reach out to for info, and he was a Composing student who graduated a few years ago (and I found him on Reddit lol) - so, you know, not too much overlap there in terms of interview process similarities. Did they give you any info about how to prep for the interview?

 

[Deleted member 28068]

Thank you! I just saw your application; that's amazing you heard back so quickly! I hope the interview process goes well for you. I know, NFTS seems to be weirdly sparse on helpful online info. I only found one other person online who I could reach out to for info, and he was a Composing student who graduated a few years ago (and I found him on Reddit lol) - so, you know, not too much overlap there in terms of interview process similarities. Did they give you any info about how to prep for the interview?

I found the composing student too! Not the most helpful, but better than nothing. Beyond an email with the date and time and some basic information about what they need from me and future steps, not really… my internet scouring hasn’t really produced anything either. it’s so easy to find info on Columbia, nyu, usc, UCLA and Afi, but NFTS is like this weird information void so I’ve kinda stopped trying to anticipate questions and just do the best with what I’ve got. I’ll definitely let you guys know as much about the interview as im allowed to share though

 

[Chris W]

Have you guys found anyone else/any other info on other sites?? I feel like the other 350+ people applying must exist somewhere

Yes I hope they find this site too!

 

[alexsecilmis]

I found the composing student too! Not the most helpful, but better than nothing. Beyond an email with the date and time and some basic information about what they need from me and future steps, not really… my internet scouring hasn’t really produced anything either. it’s so easy to find info on Columbia, nyu, usc, UCLA and Afi, but NFTS is like this weird information void so I’ve kinda stopped trying to anticipate questions and just do the best with what I’ve got. I’ll definitely let you guys know as much about the interview as im allowed to share though

Hi! I'm in the same boat as all of you and struggling to find a lot of clear information on the course. As someone applying for the Composing course, would you mind telling me what the composing student said? Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 28068]

Hi! I'm in the same boat as all of you and struggling to find a lot of clear information on the course. As someone applying for the Composing course, would you mind telling me what the composing student said? Thank you!

Hi Alex—so in this thread there’s a comment from a composing student that goes into some detail about his experience. That’s literally all I could find where someone gives a detailed account of their time at nfts that didn’t sound like complete bs… not sure how much it’s going to help…

https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/en7r53

 

[Umie13]

Hey guys!
Just wanted to wish you all the best for NFTS! I was a previous applicant last year but have committed to AFI this year. Interviews went out early July last year so maybe will be the same this year!

 

[Emily Laura NFTS]

Hi all,
It's Emily from the NFTS here. Firstly, thanks for your patience if you are waiting to hear application outcomes. We have received hundreds of applications, and each is in a SIFT process, which can take a number of weeks. Do bear with us, and the Registry team will be in touch with any updates in the coming weeks. In the meantime if you have any other questions please email me on info@nfts.co.uk. Thanks! Emily

 

[rioangelica]

Hi all,
It's Emily from the NFTS here. Firstly, thanks for your patience if you are waiting to hear application outcomes. We have received hundreds of applications, and each is in a SIFT process, which can take a number of weeks. Do bear with us, and the Registry team will be in touch with any updates in the coming weeks. In the meantime if you have any other questions please email me on info@nfts.co.uk. Thanks! Emily

Thank you Emily! Completely understand that it takes time - I think we're all just jittery with anticipation Thank you all for your attentive consideration of our applications!

 

[rioangelica]

Hi! I'm in the same boat as all of you and struggling to find a lot of clear information on the course. As someone applying for the Composing course, would you mind telling me what the composing student said? Thank you!

Hey Alex! I actually still haven't reached out properly to the Composing student, but this is the comment of his that I found:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/en7r53/_/fefgx62

. In a private DM with him he sounded happy to answer any questions, so you could probably reach out to him with anything you want to ask!

 

[alexsecilmis]

Hey Alex! I actually still haven't reached out properly to the Composing student, but this is the comment of his that I found:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/en7r53/_/fefgx62

. In a private DM with him he sounded happy to answer any questions, so you could probably reach out to him with anything you want to ask!

thank you so much for sending this to me!