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  1. Chris W

    Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 entry

    This is a thread for those of you applying to Columbia University Screenwriting/Directing for entry in Fall 2022. Reply below if you are planning to apply to meet your fellow applicants. Here is our current admissions statistics for the program: When you apply please add your application so...
  2. C

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia - Directing MFA 2021

  3. L

    [Fall 2021] Help with choosing film schools... USC vs Columbia

    I thought it might be useful to start a thread for people trying to decide where to go now... Personally, I'm having a hard time deciding between Columbia vs. USC. I'm definitely someone that values storytelling and writing more than access to great equipment (I know that, according to online...
  4. fraust

    Interviewed Columbia University MFA | Screenwriting/Directing

    • fraust
    • Application
    • columbia columbia screenwriting/directing fall 2021
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)
  5. sundaesorceress

    Interviewed Columbia Directing/Screenwriting

  6. rainydays

    Applied Columbia Screenwriting/Directing Film MFA

    This site was incredibly helpful.
  7. isla

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Screenwriting/Directing MFA

    • isla
    • Application
    • columbia columbia 2021 columbia screenwriting/directing directing screenwriting screenwriting/directing
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)
  8. Cody Young

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia Film MFA 2021

  9. DarynRobinson

    Denied (w/o Interview) Columbia University MFA Film

  10. clairebarnett

    Admitted (After Interview) Stony Brook (SUNY) - Directing MFA Fall 2021

  11. I

    Interviewed Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA Fall 2021

    • ilys
    • Application
    • columbia columbia 2021 mfa mfa 2021 screenwriting directing
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)
  12. clairebarnett

    Applied Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting Fall 2021

  13. mayisch.kl

    Denied (w/o Interview) Columbia - MFA Directing/Screenwriting Fall 2021

  14. bean

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia Film MFA Creative Producing

  15. K

    Denied (w/o Interview) Columbia MFA Screenwriting/Directing

  16. its_me_mari

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia MFA Screenwriting/Directing - Fall 2021

  17. N

    Applied Columbia MFA Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2021

  18. R

    Columbia Film Prompt 2021 - not to change the relationship of the characters?

    Hey everyone, So I'm working on the film prompt for my Columbia application and the instructions say to not change the relationship of the characters. However, I'm planning on using the library prompt and it doesn't specify the women's relationship: INT. LIBRARY – MORNING The TWO WOMEN...
  19. M

    Is it ok for me to describe a film idea that I've already written for Columbia's treatment?

    Is it ok for me to describe a film idea that I've already written for Columbia's treatment? This film idea has been recognized by a film org and that is designated on my resume. I provided the same treatment idea for NYU but am now unsure and worried they would look at it as me being lazy. I...
  20. C

    Columbia MFA Screenwriting video submission?

    Hi! I have my Columbia application almost entirely finished, but I keep going back to the optional video upload. I have short films I have made, but I'm wondering if I need to add them if I'm only applying to screenwriting?

Latest Accepted Applications

  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Film and Television Production 2021

    The application process was more or less straight forward. It was fairly easy, just take your time and pace yourself to finish all the needed requirements.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    LMU - Film and Television Production
    Submission Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    Interview Date
    Mar 12, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Spring 2022 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) Nfts Directing animation MA 2022

    I got admitted to this course after doing a 5 day selection workshop which included an interview. A bit over a week after the workshop finished I got an email with the final decision.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    NFTS - Directing Animation
    Submission Date
    Jul 7, 2021
    Interview Date
    Sep 2, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Sep 14, 2021

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television

    Notified by email of a decision status in the youSC portal at 2:33am, logged onto the portal to find there was an acceptance letter. The letter requested a statement of intent + $300 deposit.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Writing for Screen and TV
    Submission Date
    Nov 15, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Feb 27, 2021
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021

    I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Directing/Film Production
    Submission Date
    Nov 1, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    Interview Date
    Jan 25, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Jun 15, 2021

    Application Materials attached:
    1. Personal Statement
    2. Short Film

    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) MA Filmmaking - London Film School

    As far as application details / materials are concerned, the following documents were part of submission: - A Personal Statement - Portfolio of a few works done till date - A Photography Portfolio ( Optional) - Link to a project that you have worked on, in any capacity (DoP / Director /...
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    London Film School - MA Filmmaking
    Submission Date
    Oct 15, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Nov 22, 2020
    Interview Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Dec 15, 2020

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
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