2025

  1. Tony Z.

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting - Fall 2025

    It was a pretty straightforward application! The whole "record and introduce yourself" thing was something I didn't except (and hadn't seen on any other application). I ended up using a simple green screen in my apartment, a $200 used DSLR, and a lav mic to record it. Curious what other peoples'...
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    Interview Scheduled Brooklyn College Feirstein Live Action 2025

    I submitted various documents that I had made for my application at NYU because there weren't a lot of specific requirements. I think its also nice that you have the freedom of submitting so much content that you feel reflects yourself.
  3. Tony Z.

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television MFA - Fall of 2025

    The application process was pretty straightforward! For the creative writing sample, I had a lot of existing short pieces of writing (poems, 2-3 page personal essays, etc.) so that was more of a "pick your favorite children and bundle them together" kinda situation for me. For my creative...
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    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film & Television Production MFA

    A lot of work. But good work. I really dived into shooting my own short film for the application and it solidified why I want to go to film school. I spent a lot of time on the essays. My recommendations were strong, I think, one from my long time acting coach/undergrad professor/former...
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    Admitted (After Interview) Texas at Austin MFA screenwriting

    Easy application process, enjoyed the interview process much more the second time around. Very excited to be accepted. My understanding is that they are admitting 7 students. I plan to attend the admitted students program in March.
  6. theblueduck

    Admitted (After Interview) FAMU International - MA Directing Cinema and Digital Media 2025

    So, this is one of the three filmmaking master’s programs in Europe that I was interested in and that were in English. The others were: NFTS MA Directing Fiction (Denied without an interview) KEM: The European Film Master (which I ended up not applying to) If you're applying here, take your...
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    Interview Scheduled Columbia Writing for Film & Television MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying Re: questions, Columbia SOA's admissions department was responsive, generous, and helpful. I spoke with a current student with the help of their incredible Admissions Assistant. I am open to answering questions about the process.
  8. S

    Applied USC Writing for Screen and TV MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying. Re: questions, USC's admissions department was responsive and helpful. I am open to answering questions about the process. ________________________________________________________
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    Applied LMU Writing for the Screen MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying. I had one brief, general meeting with an LMU SFTV recruiter prior to applying. (1/29) I did not hear back regarding interviews when Writing and Producing for TV MFA candidates did. I am open to answering questions about the process...
  10. theblueduck

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI - MFA Directing Program 2025

    I like the AFI application because it requires introspection about oneself in the submission. I believe this is meant to show your awareness of your creative process and your ability to evaluate your own work as honestly as possible. I sent an excerpt of a short that I shot back in 2023 to fit...
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    Kira Assessment of the Boston University MFA in Screenwriting program 2025

    Has anyone applied to this program? I just found out they have a process called " Kira Assessment". It looks like they require you to record a live video to answer some questions, just like an interview. This scared me since I'm not sure what questions would pop up. Does anyone know what kind of...
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    Applied AFI - Directing

    The essays ask a lot of introspective questions that take time to think over and answer thoughtfully. I found that to be the most difficult and intensive part of the application, but other than that very straightforward.
    • aniki.kissa
    • Application
    • 2025 afi afi 2025 afi directing directing masters masters in direction
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  13. villainesfilles

    Interviewed Columbia University Creative Producing MFA Fall 2025

    Pretty simple, had to do more creative samples than other applications. They also wanted a dramatic writing sample in prose format which was new. This one will take longer because of more written creative materials.
  14. villainesfilles

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Film MFA - Producing

    Application portal was a little confusing given I had to check boxes every few questions confirming I am applying to the right program. Lots of questions, but you can get through it in a week. Have to double check you selected the right boxes for each question given how many there were.
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    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern Writing for the Screen & Stage- MFA, 2025

    The application process for Northwestern has been okay so far! I will say it's been a little challenging to answer so many general statements without feeling like I'm saying the same thing over and over again, but I think I struck an okay balance with it all. I appreciate that they ask for a...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film mfa northwestern screenwriting theatre mfa writing for screen and stage
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) BU Screenwriting- MFA, 2025

    Applying to the BU Screenwriting Program felt really straight forward and relatively simple, compared to some other schools! I enjoyed how the Kira assessment gives the school an opportunity to see and hear their applicants talk about their work. It was also nice to be able to submit 2 ten-page...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 boston university communications film mfa screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
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    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin Screenwriting- MFA, 2025

    The application process has gone smoothly, though I will say there are a few things about the application site itself that are a little confusing. There's no official submission button, which feels a little nerve-wracking- and it also takes a good while for letters of recommendation to appear on...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film mfa radio screenwriting television ut austin
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  18. freesoup

    Admitted (w/o Interview) MFA Film and TV 2025

    It is very straightforward, just keep in touch with your assigned advisor and you'll be good to go. There are some questions on the SlideRoom application so be sure to be succinct and truthful. If you want additional scholarship, speak to your advisor; I'd read that they schedule an interview...
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    Admitted (After Interview) LMU Writing for the Screen- MFA, Fall 2025

    In general, I've liked the LMU application experience! I like that they prioritize storytelling, and give the applicant opportunity to film a video of themselves to explain their writing interests and experience. Regardless of whether or not I get an interview, I found it comforting that, unlike...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film and television loyola marymount university screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  20. Chris W

    AFI Applicants 2025

    AFI just announced that applications are open 9/6/2024. Who's applying this year? They have a zoom info session on 9/6 as well at 9:30am PST via zoom for questions about the application process: https://conservatory.afi.com/applications-for-fall-2025-officially-open/ In addition to the zoom...

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