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  1. Chris W

    Chapman Film School MFA Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to Chapman film school for an MFA? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. They've completely revamped their film school this year. Our interview with the Chapman admissions team can be found here...
  2. Chris W

    Chapman Film School Undergrad Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to Chapman film school as an undergrad? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. They've completely revamped their film school this year. Our interview with the Chapman admissions team can be found here...
  3. K

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman University Sreenwriting MFA - 25 Fall

    The application process went pretty smoothly. Although I did wait till the very last day to submit my stuff, I did that to seek advice and help from others to make my personal statement and scripts more appealing. The 10-page script I submitted is basically a first draft; however, the three-page...
  4. allovertheplace

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman Showrunner Program MFA

    Application process was pretty smooth. Submitted past the due date since there was an extension. Sent in the first 10 pages of a pilot episode I’d written. Probably the best interview experience I had by professor and former program director. The conversation flowed really nicely and they...
  5. J

    AMA: NYU Tisch BFA and USC SCA MFA (Film Production)

    I got a BFA from NYU Tisch and MFA from USC SCA for film production. I was also in Chapman's MFA in directing for a semester. If you have any questions, let me know. You can also checkout www.youngfutures.me to contact me or book a free 20 min consultation. You can also watch my youtube videos...
  6. P

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman - Producing MFA - Fall 2025 entry

    Pretty standard application process for this one, and thankfully I was able to repurpose some material from other applications for this. The trickiest part was the transformational moment video essay-- I'm a writer and producer but have very limited experience with actual technical camera work.
  7. A

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Chapman Dodge College MFA in Screenwriting

    Really well! Happy to say that I've committed and will be going to Orange in the fall! The application is pretty standard in my opinion - average difficulty? I'd say my interview honestly went pretty average, too. Both instructors who interviewed me were kind but swift within the process; they...
  8. A

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Chapman Producing - 2025

    Third, Producing, admitted after interview, email notification: 3/13/2025 @ 5:19P CT Second, Directing, Denied after being Waitlisted w/o interview, waitlisted email notification: 3/15/2024 @ 6:49P CT First, Directing, Denied w/o interview, email notification: 3/15/2023 @ 6:23P CT
  9. WillBeetle

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Chapman Writing for Film and Television BFA - 2025

    The application process went very smoothly for me! I found out about Chapman near the end of summer 2024. Prior to this, when I brought up my desire to attend film school, I'd only really had people recommend UCLA, USC, NYU, and the like. Chapman, and specifically Dodge College, seemed to differ...
  10. Simon Finkel

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman University Dodge College Film and Television Production BFA 2025

    I have been preparing for Chapman for a long time, as it has been my top-choice school for years. Because of this, the application process has gone smoothly. I had been thoughtfully considering what to write in my personal statement and how to approach the short film prompt (Without using...
    • Simon Finkel
    • Application
    • bfa chapman chapman bfa chapman editing film school application
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  11. K

    Need Feedback on My Personal Statement

    Hi everyone! I'm currently working on my screenwriting MFA application for Fall 2025, at this moment I need some feedback on my personal statement. I read through some of the "good" personal statements I can find online, and most of them seem to not center around film, I'm afraid that mine...
  12. Chapman University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Dodge College Film Student

    Chapman University: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Dodge College Film Student

    Known for its exceptionally strong producing program and picturesque campus, Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts welcomes filmmakers from all walks of life. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Dodge College no. 4 among the top U.S. film schools for the fifth consecutive...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 64 min read
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  13. L

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman Cinematography MFA - Fall 2024

    I submitted a complete five-minute short film but did not include a reel. Although I did not meet Chapman's IELTS requirement of 7.5, I still made it onto the waitlist, which was a pleasant surprise! However, I ultimately decided to withdraw from Chapman's waitlist as I received an offer from AFI.
  14. G

    Chapman (Directing) or Columbia (Screenwriting/Directing)

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  15. K

    Chapman & SCAD Production Design Fall2024

    Hi everyone, I applied to two schools for production design at Chapman and SCAD, and got into both. I am still deciding which one to go to. Due to being the first person in my family to study abroad, I am still unsure about a lot of things. I want to ask, if it were you, how would you choose? I...
  16. H

    Denied (w/o Interview) Chapman Directing Emphasis MFA in Film Production

    Chapman gave me flexibility in choosing number of minutes or videos in the submission. Everything else’s the same as every other application. I still haven’t heard from them. They made the programme into a two year course which got me more excited now than before.
  17. PikaChooChoo

    Should I Go To Chapman Film School?

    Hello, I have applied to Chapman University for a MFA in Film Production with an emphasis in editing, and I am having a hard time figuring out whether or not going to Chapman University, or even going to film school in general is worth it. I would like some advice from people here, and I have a...
  18. HannahLSam

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Chapman MFA - Cinematography Emphasis (Fall 2024)

    Application process went well! It’s quick and concise for everything that’s required of you to submit. Probably the least extensive of all the applications I’ve done.
    • HannahLSam
    • Application
    • chapman chapman cinematography cinematography fall 2024
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  19. smatney33

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman - 2024 MFA Film Production (Directing Emphasis)

    I thought the application process was relatively straightforward, although they required a lot of materials so I would recommend starting early. The video essay was a little daunting at first but I was really happy with the final product. I would recommend going on YouTube and searching for...
  20. 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

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