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  1. featherless

    Admitted (After Interview) CalArts - Film Directing (2026)

    Felt like I spent the most time on this application, though it was probably just a combination of burnout and the later application deadline. Tried my best to sharpen all the materials that I had submitted to the other schools. I was able to speak with a professor at CalArts, and they...
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    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU - Film Production (2026)

    Had a lot of fun making the materials, especially the video self-portrait, dramatic story, and feature concept. I felt that I was able to show that I was a well-rounded filmmaker. Overall, I feel like my feature concept was the strongest component of my application.
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    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Directing (2026)

    Directed a short film last year specifically intended for AFI (and NYU). Shot a lot of extra footage while making my USC short, and cut it together to make my AFI short. Spent most of the time expanding on my personal statement for USC/UCLA. I was able to get feedback on my shorts from friends...
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC - Film & Television Production (2026)

    Spent a lot of time on the personal statement. I was able to edit my essays for UCLA to fit with the prompts for USC. Shooting the visual sample was fun, I decided to interpret the prompt loosely.
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)

    Spent the majority of the time working on the treatment. In the end, I felt that it was fairly strong. However, I was revising my Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement up until the deadline, so I felt that I could've allocated more time on those essays instead of going all-in on the treatment.

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