directing 2022

  1. Danny_5

    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) Chapman MFA Film Directing

    It was a bit stressful meeting the deadlines, but things worked out in the end. I had short films ready to be submitted months prior already. My main focus was on the prompts/essays required in each application.
  2. S

    Denied (w/o Interview) MA Film - University of the Arts London

    They rejected me without an interview, which makes me feel very disappointed. I think probably there are just too many people applying to UAL this year. It might also be because my portfolio isn't strong enough. Applied in Feb, being asked to submit the portfolio in May. They were very slow in...
  3. S

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) UCLA Directing

    UCLA has the easier portfolio I think. But it was kind of hard trying to give different content to personal statement and statements of purpose. I've actually sort of forgotten about UCLA (and forgot that I wanted to tell them to take me off the waitlist) but it came...
  4. S

    Denied (After Interview) Columbia Film

    I had a lot of fun writing for the prompts and requirements. I think Columbia places a heavy emphasis on social drama... I wrote about a Tibetan love story for my 10 pages screenplay but when they asked me if this is the type of film I want to produce, I said no... Hahahaha. And then I pitched...
  5. S

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) UCLA TFT

    Does not require a portfolio. Only asks for a personal statement, a statement of intent, and treatment. The interview was nice and chill but very short.
  6. F

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Directing Fall 2022

    The application was easy enough to complete, with the exception of the five min film exercise. That was definitely the biggest aspect of the process for me. I spent over a month writing, prepping, shooting and editing, which seems to have paid off. Got good feedback from faculty that interviewed...
  7. J

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

    Columbia is my dream school. I worked hard for the materials, and got very excited when the interview invitation came. The interview went well…Guess the competition this year is really intense.
  8. I

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia Directing 22Fall

    I have to say it's not easy. I only applied to 2 schools, and it's really risky. First of all, Columbia requires a lot of documents, and it took me about 10 days to sort them out. Since I am not a native, I spent a lot of time revising in English. The short film I submitted was only four...
  9. E

    DePaul vs Syracuse VPA vs Brooklyn College

    I’m currently waiting to receive my decision for Loyola Marymount University, but if not accepted, I will have a hard time deciding between the programs that I have been accepted to, which are DePaul University- Directing Track, Syracuse University- MFA Film, and Brooklyn College- Directing...
  10. A

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia Directing/Writing Program 2022Fall MFA

    I felt so warm and happy! All the faculty members are so nice and warm, and they read and watched my materials very carefully, and asked me a lot questions based on the details about my application materials! Anyway, I'm so grateful to be accepted by Columbia!
  11. W

    Interviewed MFA FILM - 2022 - Columbia

    It has been pretty easy for me as I had most of the documents prepared beforehand. Having a diverse filmmaking experience helped me with the visual portfolio. Hoping for the best ✌🏼
  12. L

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman Directing 2022

    Also got rejected by Chapman last year. Had a lot of fun re-applying and putting all my best work together. The interview goes pretty smooth. You can see the faculties are proud of what they're doing and very passionate about the college.
  13. L

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Grad Film 2022

    Second time applying. I got rejected by NYU without an interview last year, so this year I want a fresh start. I was a bit procrastinating and submitted my application on the last day.
  14. E

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Brooklyn College MFA in Film and Television Directing Application (2022)

    It was a lot of work because it made me truly think extensively about my reasons for pursuing filmmaking and evaluate my personal growth in the last couple of years that’s led me to this point.
  15. E

    Denied (w/o Interview) Chapman MFA in Film and Television Directing Application (2022)

    It was a lot of work, especially compared to other applications. The process made me truly think extensively about my reasons for pursuing filmmaking and evaluate my personal growth in the last couple of years that’s led me to this point.
  16. E

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman - Directing Fall 2022

    Chapman's application requirements were one of the most elaborate out of the bunch. Initially, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of elements required for the application, but by the end, I felt Chapman's application really encouraged me to challenge my creativity and showcase the kind of...
  17. S

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman Directing - 2022

    The creative portfolio for Chapman is relatively a bit much compared to other schools. But I had fun putting all the materials together. The admission office is really friendly and respond to emails very quickly
  18. I

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Directing - 2022fall

    I got the interview. I couldn't believe that. However, I think I was too nervous in the process so maybe they reckon that I am not ready yet, for the high-pressure ambience. I don't know. I was so tired to prepare for the "a shift in perspective" film. But I think I did a good(not bad) job. They...
  19. A

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Directing, Fall 2022

    Got a bachelor's degree in physics (a top university in China), and a master's degree in computer science from NYU. Three years of working experience at Amazon as a software engineer, bored, exhausted, questioned... Have been learning/making films since Dec. 2019. Applied twice (Last year I...
  20. Jennie.

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia University - Directing/Screenwriting Fall2022

    First time applying. Submitted everything on December 15th. Had my interview with Eric and David on March 2nd, we discussed a lot about my film, it was very pleasant! Received an email from Eric on March 23rd! I got in!

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