cinematography

  1. M

    Applied NFTS Cinematography MFA 2027

    Application process has gone well, NFTS' main part of the application is the eight short answer essay questions, so I spent most of my time working on that process, rewriting the answers multiple times. I also enlisted the help of Michal Wasilewski who was a massive help in focusing my answers...
  2. J

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA MFA Cinematography

    Cinematography essay was fun to complete. Submitted resume/cv. Think there was also a reel or short film submission. Interview in on March 8 and notified of acceptance a couple days later.
  3. J

    Admitted (After Interview) USC MFA Film Production

    Writing samples and short film completed. Fun to create a short film based on the prompt. Writing samples submitted. Interview in late January, notified of acceptance on March 1.
    • jpt
    • Application
    • cinematography film production
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  4. J

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU MFA Graduate Film

    All submitted before deadline. Very straightforward application. Writing samples submitted. Interview in mid February, decision notification on March 13.
    • jpt
    • Application
    • cinematography film production
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  5. J

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography 2026

    Submitted before due date. 1060 assignment on disappointment completed. Interview in late January and decision notice on March 16. Was same process as last year.
  6. Viper1

    Admitted (After Interview) Art Center MFA/Film

    Requirements posted publicly were in fact what was required. Straightforward application, accessible for working professionals. Lengthiest writing portion was a treatment for a future project.
  7. blondszn

    Admitted (After Interview) MFA Film Production w/ Cinematography Emphasis - Chapman University

    The process went fairly smoothly for me! The application was straightforward and didn’t take long to complete. I submitted on the due date and then heard back in February for an interview. The interview was a breath of fresh air, it felt like more of a conversation than an interrogation. I felt...
  8. K

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU FILM GRAD 2026

    I applied with my photography rather than a film for this application as I put down that I was interested in the cinematography program. I talked about the history of photography in my intro video and wrote that one crazy prompt they had.
  9. E

    Admitted (After Interview) Cinematography MFA - Fall 2026

    Really chill, but worth putting the effort in. I made sure to get rec letters from both a professor and someone who knew me in a professional capacity.
  10. zayahohihi

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU Film&TV Production (Cinematography) Fall26 MFA

    Not that hard. The application system is built by themselves, so a very slow speed to upload videos. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY. I encountered a problem when I did the self-introduction video because you have to record on the webpage, not upload your done video. Also, I found that the...
  11. zayahohihi

    Denied (After Interview) UCLA MFA Cinematography Fall26

    Required materials are all writings. Personal statement, Statement of purpose, and an essay of cinematogrpahy... Please note that their application system is tricky; the writing requirements on the submission page are different from the application requirements page. SO I suggest checking the...
  12. I

    Applied NYU Graduate Film

    The application was good. I submitted everything, even the optional items. I did my self-portrait late and don't care for how I looked and how rushed it seemed, but I do have ADHD and talk fast, so... yeah, can't really change who I am lol.
  13. jonathanjlee

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026

    Application process was difficult but rewarding. As this was my second time applying, I had learned from the first attempt and tried to level up the quality of the submissions, taking special care writing the essay, crafting the Ten-Sixty assignment and selecting photos for the portfolio...
  14. zayahohihi

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman MFA Cinematography Fall26

    It was not that hard. A resume, a portfolio list, and a <20min work (or a reel) were required. I submitted a 2min reel instead of a 10min short film because I thought a reel might help them know me better.
  15. zayahohihi

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Film Production Fall 2026

    A lot of work to do, but a great opportunity to show yourself. The portfolio submission process was tricky, so don't wait until your last second to complete the submission.
  16. P

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026

    Graduated from Northwestern University last year with a Radio/Television/Film degree and decided to apply to AFI because I don't think I got the technical knowledge or rigorous instruction I need to become the DP/gaffer I dream of being. The interview went well from my perspective; they mostly...
  17. VinnieJacked

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography 2026

    The application process takes quite a while, and there's a lot of material to prepare, but it was much easier for me this time since I am reapplying and already familiar with the process.
  18. Tudor

    Applied Vassar - Fall 2026, I WANT YOUR OPINION

    The application process has gone smoothly so far. I’ve already completed the CSS Profile, the Common App, and my full portfolio submission for Vassar. At this point, everything required has been submitted, and I’m just waiting for the next steps in the review process.
  19. K

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) MFA Film and TV Production

    The process was good and the interview was quite interactive. You just got to be yourself and let the interviewer know how dedicated are you towards storytelling and learning about film. Don't hold yourself back in talking elaborately about the life experiences that have brought you to where you...
  20. VinnieJacked

    Denied (w/o Interview) NFTS Cinematography MFA 2026

    This is my second application to the program, and I feel much more confident in the materials I submitted. It's interesting to compare my answers to last year's prompts to my new responses—it's a fun way to evaluate self-growth over the past year.

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