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  1. M

    Interview Scheduled NYU Grad Film

    The process was pretty straightforward. I already had a pretty accomplished film to submit as a part of my application. Most of my time went to my narrative statement and writing sample. I started my application in September and submitted a day before the deadline.
  2. jordanrosephotos

    Interview Scheduled AFI Directing Fall 2025

    Application went well - I enjoyed creating my film for the "urgency" prompt. I applied one other time 2 years ago, and I feel like my application was much stronger this time.
  3. A

    Applied NYU - 2025

    I enjoyed it and I also felt more capable after completing the USC application. I put more effort into the storytelling and showcasing my personality as best as I could. The introductory video was fun to create. I think the short story, dialogue scene, and pitch I submitted were all very...
  4. A

    Interviewed USC - 2025

    The most difficult aspects of the application comes down to the low word count and having to create a new film based on a prompt as well as doing a no-take introduction video. Otherwise it's fun if you don't overthink it and just try and write in a way that conveys who you are as opposed to...
  5. geoffreynt

    Applied Columbia SOA MFA Film Directing and Screenwriting Program - Fall 2025

    So far it's been thorough and comprehensive, and as of 06/02/2025 I'm just waiting for any notification further. Not knowing when I will hear back from Columbia has been somewhat of a disadvantage to the process. Feels like I've been forgotten altogether.
  6. 4

    Interview Scheduled Columbia Screenwriting & Directing 2025

    Heard back about the interviews pretty quick but it seems like they only take one fifth of the people doing the interviews. Received mine on Feb 5th in Japan, scheduled to interview on March 5th.
  7. M

    Interview Scheduled Dodge College - Film production MFA, Directing Emphasis

    My first application, with its deadline on November 15th. I can't say it wasn't challenging, but it was more because of being the first application. They were great in answering questions and concerns, specifically Kimberly Bogin was an angle!
  8. Congyue

    Interview Scheduled Columbia - Screenwriting and Directing

    First time ever tried directing a film/video and spent 3 months on it. I was super stressed out at the developing stage. Everything was a first-time experience.
  9. patty

    Interview Scheduled Dodge MFA with Directing Emphasis

    They were extremely thorough with the materials they wanted, from a feature film pitch to an intellectual analysis to every single film we've made. I liked the process very much. I must give them credit for their patience. My ace film had not been completed by their deadline. I requested an...
  10. theblueduck

    Interviewed AFI - MFA Directing Program 2025

    I like the AFI application because it requires introspection about oneself in the submission. I believe this is meant to show your awareness of your creative process and your ability to evaluate your own work as honestly as possible. I sent an excerpt of a short that I shot back in 2023 to fit...
  11. P

    Applied AFI Directing - Fall 2025

    Pretty straight forward application. I took an essay from another app and expanded it to fulfill the few specific requirements AFI asked for outside of the general personal statement.
  12. J

    Applied NYU - GradFilm

    Great, but nerve wrecking! I really love nyu and hope i can get an interview! Very excited for early Feb or whenever to see if I get a call back, but we'll see.
  13. J

    Interviewed USC SCA Directing/Film Production MFA

    Really great! Challenging but fun! Longer than expected but not bad at all. Was portfolio, statement, resume, video self portrait and so on
  14. A

    Applied AFI - Directing

    The essays ask a lot of introspective questions that take time to think over and answer thoughtfully. I found that to be the most difficult and intensive part of the application, but other than that very straightforward.
  15. M

    Interviewed AFI Directing Fall 2024

    The application process for AFI was smooth. Most of my time went to my narrative statement and application film. I started my application in September and filmed my application film in late October.
  16. L

    Applied UCLA MFA Production/Directing - Narrative (Fall 2025)

    I was very surprised at how early the application was due, and I kind of decided last minute to apply, but I managed to finish and get the necessary THREE recommendation letters! The short film treatment required was one of the most confusing prompts to align with, I was mainly confused by the...
  17. J

    Narrative Statement and an Artist Statement for MFA

    Can Anyone Provide a Sample of a Narrative Statement and an Artist Statement for MFA Film Production/Directing?
  18. S

    Applied NFTS Directing Fiction 2025

  19. Y

    Preparing for MFA in Live Action Cinema: Advice Needed!

    My Application for MFA - ( Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema - live action- has been accepted and I am excited to start school in the Fall. I did not study film for undergrad, for my undergrad I did fine arts ( photography ) Before fall semester starts I have about 4-5 month time. So, any...
  20. J

    Denied (w/o Interview) UCLA Film Production MFA

    Never got an interview, so I really just applied and it was radio silence until they emailed me that I did not get in. I submitted really early and was fairly confident in my application. One of my letters of rec was from an acclaimed screenwriter who went to UCLA for his BFA and MFA, so I did...

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