directing

  1. tylerrjenkins

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Directing - Fall 2025

    (This is being submitted a year after submitting, December 2025) Application process went fine, interview went okay but was unprepared for some questions and perhaps gave off a vibe of not being ready for the program. Reapplying this year.
  2. Pryde Pierce

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI MFA - Directing

    So far it has gone on well enough. This is my first time submitting for an MFA program and I specifically decided on AFI, for a number of reasons, after researching different programs. It is the only program I have submitted to. The main things that caused me to submit near the deadline were...
  3. M

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU MFA Graduate Film

    Definitely time and energy consuming. Came from a non film background. Looking back definitely some ways I could have been more authentic in the portfolio. Asked for feedback after being denied, but they don't really give any information.
  4. D

    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) FAMU Directing - Fall 2026

    There were a lot of materials for this one, the statement of intent (basically a series of short answers) was pretty demanding creatively (at least for me). Quite a few questions asking you to pick and analyze films, images, books, and songs that relate back to you and how they represent your...
  5. Cinematik

    Applied NYU TISH DUAL DEGREE MFA/MBA

    The application process so far has been challenging, clarifying, and unexpectedly affirming. It has required me to slow down and take inventory of the last several years—my academic journey, my leadership roles, the films I’ve created, and the experiences that have shaped my voice. In pushing...
  6. A

    Introducing myself: career transition to filmmaking

    Hi everyone, I'm going to write a little introductory post here as per Chris's automated recommendations. I am 36 years old and I've been a classical musician for basically my whole adult life. I completed a PhD in music composition right before COVID hit. I was always interested in the furthest...
  7. H

    Any other schools train auteur film directors like NYU TISCH?

    Hi friends, I've leaned that NYU's graduate film program allows students writer their own scripts, then directs and edits it. Students collaborate/help others' set only as gaffer, cameraman etc. Is there any other film schools in the world got the similar mode instead of mandatorily...
  8. cinenym

    Preparation for a competitive MA/MFA Directing application (UK)

    I've been looking at both MA and MFA directing courses, with a particular focus on two: the NFTS Directing Fiction MA and the AFI Directing MFA and an aim to start in 2026 or 2027 - by then I'll be in my late 20s. As both courses are highly competitive, I'd really like my application to be as...
  9. W

    Admitted (After Interview) NFTS Directing Fiction MFA 2026

    I applied last year but unfortunately didn’t make it to the interview. I was planning to give up this year, but on the day before the deadline, I decided to apply and managed to prepare all the materials within a day. The overall application process was quite smooth — it only required answering...
  10. G

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) MFA in Film - Ohio University

    The application was very clear - nothing confusing about it. You can complete it within two days, especially if you have all the documents ready. It took me quite some time to write and refine my statement of purpose and statement of goals, as well as to put my portfolio together and update my...
  11. A

    Denied (w/o Interview) 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.
  12. L

    Denied (w/o Interview) NFTS Directing Fiction

    First time applying. Not expecting to get in, using it more as a practice run for writing the application. Vaguely hoping to get an interview as a practice run for the next time I apply / for other schools in the future.
  13. Write & Direct Online Film School

    Write & Direct Online Film School

    Write & Direct is an online film school that is very hands on. You will come up with an idea and take it through all phases of the filmmaking process: Development, Pre-Production, Production and Post. You will learn everything you need to know to begin making movies. And the goal of this...
  14. FD97

    Applied NFTS Directing Fiction MA 2026

    It’s was good, the same standard application as before with six questions about you and why you want to study at the NFTS, followed by a 2 page proposal for a short or feature project and then 15min portfolio of your own directing work.
  15. arsenicandold

    Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU MFA Production

    Pretty good, the website can be a bit outdated and ran into some complications but they respond quickly and are very understanding. The interview was kind of intimidating but everyone there was nice. I was waitlisted but hopefully I will be off the waitlist soon since FSU is my first choice.
  16. A

    Waitlisted (After Interview) 2024 FSU film

    pretty good. The interview was enjoyable, and I had an amazing time. Building my profolio for the application process was also entertaining to create.
  17. G

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) MFA Cinema Arts Live Action

    The application and interview process has been really smooth! I interviewed with Matthew Moore and it was a really good conversation. I'm really looking forward to this program.
  18. D

    Admitted (After Interview) Brooklyn College - Cinema Arts MFA 2025

    Online application is a bit outdated, and it took a while for my checklist to be updated. Emails take a long time to be answered as well. There is a lot of flexibility in the portfolio.
  19. D

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman - Film Production MFA (Directing Emphasis) 2025

    First application I submitted. Self-intro video was challenging, but I appreciated the lack of restrictions in the portfolio. Quite a lot of materials required.
  20. D

    Admitted (After Interview) Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing 2025

    I was able to repurpose most materials from previous applications. First application I heard back from and first interview scheduled. I wasn't very optimistic about my interview performance as I was extremely nervous, but it ended up being my first acceptance as well.

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