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    Columbia vs Depaul Creative Producing

    Hi Chris! I chose to decline DePaul after I was accepted to AFI, so the decision became AFI vs Columbia. I chose not to attend DePaul because there was a significant lack of information on the program and where students went after attending. I did enjoy their curriculum (actually more than...
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    Film School Decisions 2026 - Where have you decided to attend?

    I'll be attending Columbia University's Creative Producing program! I was also accepted to AFI's Producing program but ultimately turned it down because of the cost of attendance. The only reason I was able to accept Columbia's offer was the scholarship they gave me.
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    NYU graduate film $300k!? Why?

    I I had to decline AFI because their tuition (including housing and outside expenses) was around 108K/year. I didn't receive a scholarship, and with the federal loan cap I would have had to take out private student loans. Columbia was actually more expensive (118k a year) but they gave me a...
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    I have the link to the Whatsapp group if you want it! Dm me
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you! Were they able to give you a scholarship?
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    Hi! I got off the waitlist and declined my offer so the list should be moving. I’m pretty sure they look at the waitlisted producing candidates and reevaluate to decide who is admitted. I attended admitted students day and am happy to talk more if you want to dm me!
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    Thank you so much! Good luck with AFI — enrollment decisions are due today so I'm crossing my fingers that you get off the waitlist!
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    Just declined my offer from AFI for Producing, so hopefully the waitlist will move soon! I will be attending Columbia's Creative Producing program instead because AFI was unable to offer me aid. Good luck to those on the waitlist :)
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    yes i did! they sent me an email around 5pm letting me know they selected me to be admitted off the waitlist. i didn’t get funding though. i’m pretty sure the waitlist goes through the summer, so worst case scenario i would accept your offer, pay the deposit, and if you get off the waitlist...
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    Was anyone else accepted but struggling to afford attending?

    Hi! I'm from Texas and have experience in the industry around here if you want to shoot me a DM. I was accepted to UT as a transfer for undergrad and decided to turn it down for another public in-state school.
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    AFI Applicants 2026 - Who's applying?

    I just got off the waitlist for Producing!! It's not over till it's over guys!!
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    Columbia vs Depaul Creative Producing

    Hello! I’m struggling to make a decision on whether I should attend Columbia’s Creative Producing program (NYC) or DePaul’s Creative Producing program (LA) and would like some advice. If it helps — I think I’d like to work in development. I’ve always been more drawn to television than features...
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    Was anyone else accepted but struggling to afford attending?

    Thank you for linking this! Super helpful article.
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    Was anyone else accepted but struggling to afford attending?

    Hi friend! Thank you for your kind comment. It's nice to know I'm not the only one going through this. Congratulations on Brooklyn College! I applied and interviewed but haven't heard back yet. My other option is DePaul's Creative Producing program in LA ($7,500 scholarship over three...
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