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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) UCLA MFA in Production/Directing – Narrative

    First time applying. They don't require any visual portfolio materials, only a film treatment, I think to keep the process fair for applicants who don't have access to cameras and materials, which is cool. They only host interviews over zoom for the same reason, so no formal opportunity to visit...
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) SAIC MFA in Film, Video, New Media and Animation

    Relatively straightforward application process, a statement of purpose (that also functions like an artist statement) and a portfolio, which was flexible in terms of content and structure. I enjoyed going to their interview day, meeting faculty in person as well as other applicants and seeing...
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    Denied (w/o Interview) USC MFA in Directing/Film Production

    First time applying. Managed to (sometimes) enjoy the application process despite it being very demanding. My rejection letter indicated that the weakest link in my application was also the most important part, the 2-minute short. I don't think my short was bad, but it wasn't strong, and it was...
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) CalArts MFA in Film Directing

    First time applying. Application requirements were slightly different from the other schools I applied to, I enjoyed having to write about my influences. I would recommend going to the interview day in person, I enjoyed seeing the campus, meeting faculty and students (and other applicants), and...
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    Attending (Admitted After Interview) NYU Tisch MFA Film

    First time applying. Going in I was aware that the application requirements were extensive, but I was still surprised by how much time and effort was needed. The process was a little confronting, I realised I had to be completely honest with myself, and apply as myself instead of as the person...

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