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    Admitted (After Interview) CalArts - Film Directing MFA 2025

    Process was pretty straightforward. I enjoyed writing the materials, especially the one regarding influences. Communication has been friendly and efficient.
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI Conservatory - Fall 2025 - Directing

    This is way too long of a question process. It was going fine until I was unhappy with the result lol. I had a great interview. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  3. O

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) UCLA MFA in Production/Directing – Narrative

    First time applying. They don't require any visual portfolio materials, only a film treatment, I think to keep the process fair for applicants who don't have access to cameras and materials, which is cool. They only host interviews over zoom for the same reason, so no formal opportunity to visit...
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) SAIC MFA in Film, Video, New Media and Animation

    Relatively straightforward application process, a statement of purpose (that also functions like an artist statement) and a portfolio, which was flexible in terms of content and structure. I enjoyed going to their interview day, meeting faculty in person as well as other applicants and seeing...
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    Denied (w/o Interview) USC MFA in Directing/Film Production

    First time applying. Managed to (sometimes) enjoy the application process despite it being very demanding. My rejection letter indicated that the weakest link in my application was also the most important part, the 2-minute short. I don't think my short was bad, but it wasn't strong, and it was...
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) CalArts MFA in Film Directing

    First time applying. Application requirements were slightly different from the other schools I applied to, I enjoyed having to write about my influences. I would recommend going to the interview day in person, I enjoyed seeing the campus, meeting faculty and students (and other applicants), and...
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    Attending (Admitted After Interview) NYU Tisch MFA Film

    First time applying. Going in I was aware that the application requirements were extensive, but I was still surprised by how much time and effort was needed. The process was a little confronting, I realised I had to be completely honest with myself, and apply as myself instead of as the person...
  8. R

    Film or Theatre school?

    Hi, so I am at a bit of a crossroads in life right now. I am a senior at an arts high school in Miami, and I am currently considering two schools: Miami-Dade College for Film and Television, and FSU for a BA in theatre. (I applied to their film school, but was rejected; however, I have a friend...
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    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Grad Film - 2025

    The application was long and arduous! I worked on my essay 5 months lol. This year we were requires to submit a 1-2 min video telling the school something about ourselves that they wouldn't get from our personal statement. This felt really tough--tougher than the writing.
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    Applied UT MFA Film Production Program

    Easy and straightforward process. Just do exactly what the website says, fill out forms, gather documents, etc. Try to have all of your items needed before you start your application and it should go smoothly.
  11. patty

    Waitlisted (After Interview) MFA Screenwriting and Directing Columbia University's School of Arts

    Columbia's was one of the more thorough applications. They truly want to get to know you, otherwise they wouldn't be asking for like so much creative material. Every part of the application is like getting to know a new facet about myself. The lesson is always being true to who you are. In the...
  12. kasher

    Admitted (After Interview) USC SCA Film and Television Production - Fall 2025

    Hi guys, this is your sign to cast a wide net. I applied to 9 programs and as of right now USC is one of two I got an interview with. Can't believe I was accepted and super excited to attend.
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Film 2025

    Since this is my second time applying, I was already familiar with the application. The application consists of a personal statement, writing sample, treatment, prompt and an optional visual sample. Everything was straightforward, except rewriting all new materials took more effort the second...
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) 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.
  15. jordanrosephotos

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) 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.
  16. geoffreynt

    Denied (w/o Interview) 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.
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) 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. Waitlisted after interview, not applying next year. Interview itself went ok with two ladies, was...
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    Admitted (After Interview) 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!
  19. 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.
  20. patty

    Admitted (After Interview) 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...

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