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  1. O

    Columbia Screenwriting/Directing MFA 2023

    I noticed there wasn't a thread for this, so I made one. How is everyone doing?
  2. O

    Applied COLUMBIA FILM MFA - Fall 2023

    Pretty well! I enjoyed filling this one out more than the others for some reason. Probably because I liked having more pages for my personal essay. It's hard to put together something that you think captures who you are as a prospective student.
    • OrsonReed
    • Application
    • columbia columbia 2023 directing directing 2023
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  3. notaprincess

    Denied (w/o Interview) Columbia Writing for Film & TV - Fall 2023

    Application process was a little different than others mainly because they have a unique personal statement prompt, which asks you to describe 1-2 experiences in your life that lead you to writing. I liked the scene prompts this year. Because the program is new this year, I didn't have as much...
  4. T

    USC vs NYU, which one suits international students best?

    Hi, all! I'm international and applying to NYU, USC, and Columbia. My top priorities are USC and NYU. I had an interview for USC last week for the spring semester and I'm researching to prepare if I get accepted to USC. I found some information that somewhat bothers me. NYU is my dream school...
  5. Columbia University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia Film Student

    Columbia University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia Film Student

    At Columbia University School of the Arts, film is approached as storytelling in motion. Filmmakers learn future-forward visual and narrative filmmaking techniques while mastering the technicalities and business aspects of the industry. In 2023, The Hollywood Reporter also ranked the ivy league...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  6. dchuang0710

    Columbia vs UCLA vs USC vs UT Austin

    Hi guys I am in the incredibly lucky position where I got into four amazing film programs. I took an oversea trip to visit all four schools thinking I would be able to know which school is right for me after my visits. But I am now three days away from the commitment deadline, and I...
  7. B

    NYU Tisch grad film vs Columbia writing/directing

    Hi! I know this has been discussed a lot but I figured it couldn't hurt to get some updated opinions. I've been lucky enough to get accepted to both nyu and columbia and the decision really has me stressing out. Does anyone know what they would choose between the two? My goal is to be a...
  8. B

    Denied (After Interview) Columbia University Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 Application

    The application itself was highly writing-intensive, but I enjoyed the prompts given. I feel strongly about my application. I’m graduating this summer from undergrad, so hopefully I can just move on straight to grad school.
  9. L

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Directing/Screenwriting

    Anxiously waiting for the decision after being interviewed on 2022-03-01. This is my second time applying for Columbia Directing/Screenwriting program. Finger crossed.
  10. T

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia University - Creative Producing Fall 2022

    Columbia was my strongest application and my favorite from the start. My two page script was based off of a conversation I had had at my Uncle’s wedding and the first ten pages of screenplay were based on a Western I wrote with my screenwriting friend from Chapman.
  11. Columbia News: Dean Carol Becker in Response to the Wall Street Journal Article

    Columbia News: Dean Carol Becker in Response to the Wall Street Journal Article

    In response to the Wall St. Journal article ‘Financially Hobbled for Life’: The Elite Master’s Degrees That Don’t Pay Off, Dean Carol has posted a response on Columbia's website: "Dear School of the Arts Community: I am writing in response to yesterday’s Wall Street Journal article about...
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    Columbia University MFA Creative Producing Current Student AMA

    Current MFA producing student. AMA.
  13. ewheeler0906

    Interview Scheduled Columbia University - MFA in Screenwriting (Fall 2022)

    Attending Columbia is my top choice. I've spoken with faculty and students alike and I cannot comprehend another school I'd rather attend. It's curriculum is great, faculty members are exceedingly joyful to talk shop with, and its based in an area closer to my friends and family. What's not to...
  14. drewsername

    Applied Columbia Fall 2022 Film MFA

    Required Materials: - 3 Letters of Recommendation (all of mine were from professors I had in production courses, but I think a professional rec would've been good. - Dramatic Writing Sample (page limit of three iirc) - Film Prompt - Film Treatment (not gonna lie, it was hard to get this down...
  15. G

    I feel so nervous

    I feel so nervous. I have only been requested to interview for AFI so far. I'm still waiting to hear back from USC (Stark and Production as a Producer) and Columbia. Anyone else start interviews for these schools?
  16. Chris W

    "Financially hobbled for life" The high price of some film programs

    Some film programs such as Columbia and AFI are very expensive. Yeah... That price tag is nuts. I mean the education sounds awesome but...Did you see this article? https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/financially-hobbled-for-life-the-elite-masters-degrees-that-dont-pay-off-11625752773
  17. W

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia - Film MFA Writing/Directing - Fall 2022

    I am just now adding this to the database, but finished the application a few weeks ago. The application went pretty well. I really enjoyed writing the material for it. I don't feel awesome about my autobiographical essay and think that it definitely could've used a lot of workshopping and...
    • WileyBurp
    • Application
    • columbia columbia 2022 screenwriting/directing
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  18. julesbeegood

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia MFA in Screenwriting/Directing - Fall 2022

    I submitted this application a couple weeks ago. I thought the process went fine and was eager to get this final application done, only to discover after the fact that I formatted my writing samples wrong. (A lesson from this first time through applying to MFAs has been to thoroughly review the...
  19. audr3y

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) COLUMBIA CREATIVE PRODUCING FALL 2022

    Lots of writing! Proud of both of the screenplays I wrote (the film prompt and the dramatic writing sample). Fitting the feature film treatment on a single double-spaced page in Courier font was difficult, but I got it in the end. I wish the autobiographical essay had more of a prompt.
    • audr3y
    • Application
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  20. 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...

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