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    Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 entry

    Hey y'all! I'm a Creative Producing student just finishing my first year. I need some extras this weekend (June 18 & 19) and I thought it would be a good opportunity to meet some of you who are already in town. DM me on instagram at @clairebhackett if you are interested! Happy to talk about the...
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    I am going to stay with my current full-time (non-film) job since I’m lucky enough to still have it and try to save money for tuition. Columbia has had some Q&As with some filmmakers and has a Summer Film Club that meets every week. So I’ll try to stay engaged with non-course programming. I’m...
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    Here’s the letter I received on June 1: Dear Claire, The practice of filmmaking is one of thorough preparation, and then being ready to adapt to the unexpected. Over the last three months, as NYC responded to the crisis of COVID-19, the Faculty, Staff and Administration of the Film...
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    I deferred. Creative Producing.
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    The film department sent out an email this week saying accepted students had until June 12 to defer. The semester will be starting online in September 8 and the directing class will be starting mid semester, in person, and will last until July. This is so they can do decreases density classes.
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    It's hard to say, because circumstances and feelings change every day, but I'm so eager to go to school in the Fall (Columbia is the only school I applied to). I talked to Ira a little bit about it, and he said the Zoom classes are going surprisingly well, and first year students wouldn't be...
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    Hi all, I reached out concerned about making an $800 deposit by April 15 when we have no idea if classes will be able to be in person in the Fall. I got this response: We are expecting to provide greater flexibility with regard to tuition deposits and deferrals given the issues presented by...
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    Mine was 11am Eastern Time
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    You too!!
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    I got a call today as well - I got in to the Creative Producing program! Interviewed March 2nd.
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    Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

    I just had my interview with Ira and Lance - little over 30 minutes. I also spoke with a 3rd year student beforehand. Ira and Lance asked me why the Columbia Creative Producing program is the next logical step for me, what I’ve learned from similar past experience, and what films I would have...
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    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Columbia - Creative Producing MFA 2020

    This is my first and as of now, only application to film school. I wrote materials for the application; I’ve never attempted to write a screenplay before applying. I attended an online Q&A, and was notified of my interview via email. I will be interviewing in person because I live in the same city.

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