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  1. Boethius

    Columbia University Directing/Screenwriting MFA -- 2021 Graduate -- AMA

    Hi dudabcde, Congratulations on making the plunge to apply for schools this year! Scholarships--when I came into Columbia, their philosophy was to spread the scholarships around more than just selecting one or two students for a full ride (NYU tends to select a handful of people for a full...
  2. Boethius

    Columbia University Directing/Screenwriting MFA -- 2021 Graduate -- AMA

    Interesting. I never had this assignment. Directing faculty are given a lot of latitude for the kinds of exercises they assign their classes, so it depends on the professor. My first professor had us film two scenes from the same scripts, already written, and then show those in class. Some...
  3. Boethius

    Columbia University Directing/Screenwriting MFA -- 2021 Graduate -- AMA

    Sorry it took me so long to reply! I'll try to be on top of this a little more through the application season. The collaborative experiences I had were excellent. With 72 students admitted every year, there are bound to be at least a handful of people you really connect with and build rapport...
  4. Boethius

    Columbia University Directing/Screenwriting MFA -- 2021 Graduate -- AMA

    My undergrad was in the humanities (basically English). I was part of my film club and did some crewing on very small budget films after graduating. While this practical crewing was valuable for on-set Columbia experience (mostly in how to hustle and set etiquette), we had some students straight...
  5. Boethius

    Columbia University Directing/Screenwriting MFA -- 2021 Graduate -- AMA

    They absolutely put more weight into certain areas of my application than others. I thought I had a very strong visual sample, one that I had worked on for years. I thought it was my ticket into Columbia. They quickly dismissed it in the interview. What they really responded to were my...
  6. Boethius

    Columbia University Directing/Screenwriting MFA -- 2021 Graduate -- AMA

    Hello, hopeful film school applicants. This site was my top go-to as I applied to film schools five years ago, and I know how anxiety-inducing the application process can be. I graduated this spring and still believe Columbia was the best choice for me. Please feel free to ask questions about...
  7. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Film : FALL 2017

    I agree; I can see age being a contributing factor, but we had a 21-year-old in my incoming class. It's not an absolute.
  8. Boethius

    Columbia Screenwriting/Directing Interview FALL 2017

    Truth. It's unfortunate how expensive it is, and the faculty recognize this too. But it's the way it is at Columbia, and most film MFAs in general. The sticker shock really made me question whether or not to accept, but after looking into the kinds of income-based repayment plans, my mind was...
  9. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Film : FALL 2017

    Both Eric and Dan interviewed me. Of all the interviews I had at different film schools, theirs was the best. They knew my material, and more importantly, they were curious to learn more about me from my autobiographical essay. Both Eric and Dan turned the interview into a lively conversation...
  10. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Film : FALL 2017

    Yes, unless you have access to generous funding you'll be taking on a significant debt burden to attend Columbia. I did do some online part-time work last semester, and even the few hours I put in took time away from working on class assignments, and the payment was practically just a drop in...
  11. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Film : FALL 2017

    @glebski , good for you to stay positive. It's a great trait in this field. The professors are usually aware of issues, but the issues are often complicated, as @Patrick Clement mentioned, by bureaucracy because SOA is part of CU. SOA is dependent on itself for funding (as I understand), but...
  12. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Film : FALL 2017

    I'm a first-year screenwriting/directing candidate at CU. I found this site very helpful for me when I was applying last year. Feel free to ask me any questions as well.
  13. Boethius

    2016 Interviews- Acceptances- Rejections

    Decided to accept Columbia's offer! I'll be sending in my notices to UCLA and NYU Dramatic Writing very soon. Hoping this opens up slots for those of you on the waitlist!
  14. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    I don't know anything about BU, but it probably depends on what you want to do with a career in film. What are your goals? I decided to go to Columbia for storytelling emphasis and laser focus on screenwriting and directing. I'm hoping to augment my education in NYC with internships in Los Angeles.
  15. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    I clicked the accept button a few minutes ago. After doing weeks of research and soul search, I decided Columbia was the best program I could be attending right now. I look forward to meeting the rest of the class!
  16. Boethius

    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    This is the same question I'm asking myself. Have you reached out to the students listed in the acceptance letter for their thoughts?
  17. Boethius

    2016 Interviews- Acceptances- Rejections

    Been traveling for the last couple weeks and away from a keyboard. Quick update on my end. I was accepted into Columbia for Screenwriting/Directing! It was my first choice during the applications, and I was super stoked to be admitted. UCLA also affirmed their offer, despite my doubts earlier...
  18. Boethius

    2016 Interviews- Acceptances- Rejections

    USC rejection today. Earlier I was told by them that because my undergrad wasn't regionally accredited, I wouldn't be eligible anyway, so maybe that had something to do with it. I know UCLA told me the same thing, so we'll see if my provisional UCLA admit status carries through the graduate...
  19. Boethius

    USC MFA Screenwriting Fall 2016

    Rejected as well.
  20. Boethius

    2016 UCLA Screenwriting MFA

    I got accepted as well. Still in disbelief. Do any of you know how the scholarships for UCLA works out? I'm concerned that I missed the date to apply for fellowships (December 15), and I didn't see any info about merit-based departmental scholarships in the link in the email.

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