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    Feedback/consultation for NYU application film script?

    I am currently producing my first-year application short film for NYU and would greatly appreciate constructive criticism of the script/overall concept, especially from a Tisch affiliate. It's about a 2-3 minute read. If interested, please directly message me and I'll send over the document.
  2. Pendragon

    Graduate Application Consulting from Award-Winning Columbia Writer/Director

    A successful MFA application needs strong writing, both the personal essay and in your storytelling work. I'm here to consult on both, to help applicants interested in their top programs create unstoppable applications. If your program accepts films as part of the application, I'm here to give...
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    Applied Columbia screenwriter-director - fall 2025

    straightforward. There was an issue with the uploading video they pushed back the deadline a couple days. I really liked the prompt where they give you the opening scene and you had to complete it. The interview procsees was easy. I was given only wo different days to choose from but there were...
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    Fordham University or Syracuse University??

    Hi everyone!! I recently received all my college decisions, and I’m currently deciding between Fordham University (Lincoln Center) for Film and Television and Syracuse University (VPA) for Film (B.F.A.). I love the idea of being in a big city like New York with Fordham, but I’ve also heard...
  5. J

    Applying as BFA at 38

    Hi everyone. I am planning to apply to USC SCA production program as a freshman in 2025. I will be 38 years old. Will my age be a disadvantage when applying to the BFA program? Or, will I have a legitimate chance of being considered for admission like all other applicants? Would love to hear...
  6. J

    Narrative Statement and an Artist Statement for MFA

    Can Anyone Provide a Sample of a Narrative Statement and an Artist Statement for MFA Film Production/Directing?
  7. M

    AFI Editing - 2025

    I'm putting together my application for the editing program at AFI, but I'm struggling to find information about the program from the student's perspective. I found several threads for other programs at AFI, but not many for editing. I want to know what you expected the program to be like X what...
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    Emerson or SVA?

    Hi, I'm Chris, also an international student from China. I was accepted to Emerson college and SVA. I had already decided to go to Emerson, but when I was choosing my courses, I started to hesitate between SVA and Emerson. When I was looking at the Emerson first year program, I saw that the...
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    Admitted (w/o Interview) CSUN Cal State Northridge undergrad Film & TV

    Was able to visit campus, was a good tour, with decent resources, lower cost tuition, and access to 16mm, they bring in professionals to pitch to as part of the capstone program/project and select a few to make and fund. Have ASL population highest among USA for non deaf college, even have an...
    • Sinema
    • Application
    • application csun csun film fall 2024 film & television honors undergrad
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  10. S

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Cal State LA CSULA Film & TV undergrad

    Did not visit this school, wanted to visit but time and money can't see em all. Cal state schools use their own portals, so that adds another layer beyond Common app, etc to manage Exhausting, it takes a lot to submit to college but film school applications are on another level. It is...
    • Sinema
    • Application
    • application cal state cal state la csula fall 2024 film & television honors undergrad
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  11. S

    Admitted (w/o Interview) University New of Orleans

    UNO offers free application, easier application than some other schools, tuition is was less and they offer reciprocity for in-state tuition for a few states which keeps costs down. UNO is the only school to have an agreement satellite program with AFI for grad school. Housing is good...
    • Sinema
    • Application
    • application fall 2024 film & television honors undergrad university new orleans uno
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  12. MildBlandChiliPepper

    Denied (After Interview) UCLA

    So far so good! The materials were a little contradictory so I pored over the info on this site and their paperwork like a lawyer. It seems to have helped so far because I am in for an interview! I submitted two and three-page responses as extra documents instead of filling them out in the...
  13. M

    Northwestern Documentary Media MFA - 2024

    Has anyone else applied to NU? I was looking at last year's thread and it seems that they reach out for interviews around this time.
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    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Columbia MFA Creative Producing

    The first round is finished! It was a lot of fun, but I had a little anxiety from my last recommender. Luckily, she came through. I felt I wrote my essay too pretentiously so I hope the interview process can really show my character!
    • quincyq9
    • Application
    • application columbia creative producing film mfa 2024 new york
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
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    FAMU One Year Directing Program

    I'm interested in applying to the FAMU one year directing program but it's missing some critical information 1) How competitive is the program? 2) What do they expect from the creative portfolio I've only directed one short film before and it's not great
  16. S

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson College

    Exhausting, it takes a lot to submit to college but film school applications are on another level. It is basically like you are submitting two applications. There are lots of parts, deadlines, and portals to keep track of. Start early, get organized, track stuff, put aside some money for all the...
    • Sinema
    • Application
    • application emerson college fall 2024 film & television honors undergrad
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  17. S

    Admitted (w/o Interview) UT Austin Fall 2024 Undergrad

    Applying to film school is exhausting and a lot to manage with school, activities, classes, college applications, portals, and creative supplements. However, as you go through the process you learn more about yourself and feel like each application gets better. Yes, I wish I would have started...
    • Sinema
    • Application
    • 2024 application fall 2024 film & television honors moody college communications undergrad ut at austin ut austin
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  18. S

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Chapman University Film & TV vs Creative Producing Undergrad

    Application for film schools is not for the faint of heart. A lot of work, time management, and creative thinking are needed to complete as well as stamina and persistence. Fall 2024 application season was the first time Chapman required a full creative supplement compared to other years where...
    • Sinema
    • Application
    • application chapman chapman 2024 film & television undergrad
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  19. B

    Did anyone get the 2023 Fall Chapman University Dodge College Film & TV Production application result?

    Did anyone get the 2023 Fall Chapman University Dodge College Film & TV Production application result?
  20. J

    Applied NYU Dramatic Writing MFA | Fall 2023

    NYU has the most straightforward application process for any grad school I've applied to. You simply submit your script (or play in my case), your resume, two letters of recommendation (although I submitted four, two professional and two academic letters), and a statement of purpose. It is also...
    • jackaaron
    • Application
    • application dramatic writing fall 2023 mfa mfa 2023 nyu nyu 2023 screenwriring
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry

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