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  1. theblueduck

    Admitted (After Interview) 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...
  2. D

    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.
  3. J

    Denied (w/o Interview) 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.
  4. J

    Waitlisted (After Interview) 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
  5. 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.
  6. M

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) 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.
  7. L

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) 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...
  8. C

    Columbia SOA MFA Directing & Screenwriting Fall 2025

    Where are all the Columbia MFA Directing & Screenwriting applicants at?
  9. 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?
  10. S

    Applied NFTS Directing Fiction 2025

  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. J

    Denied (w/o Interview) Texas MFA Film Production

    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 (I did get into USC). Pretty bummed because this was definitely one of my top schools.
  14. J

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Syracuse MFA Film

    Very smooth. Application didn't ask a lot to complete. They were one of the last schools to give me an interview notification but admitted almost exactly 3 weeks after interview so very quick turnaround.
  15. sbhuntley

    Interviewed 2024 Columbia Directing and Screenwriting MFA

    The process has been extremely slow. I applied on the due date, then heard back and interviewed in February. Since then, I have heard nothing from the school, whether that be a rejection, acceptance, or waitilist.
  16. I

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting - 2024

    It was my first time applying. Overall, it went pretty well. For any people aspiring, I would say work on your creative written materials ASAP, so you have enough time to edit them to your liking. In addition, different schools have different ways they want materials to be formatted (so be aware...
  17. 8ballqueen

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA MFA Film Production (Directing) - 2024

    It’s been a long, windy road. I only applied to two programs for Film and the rest were MA/PhD programs. The UCLA application is simpler in nature, I’d just suggest really taking the writing sample seriously. If I can offer any advice, it’d be to write from something you know that you can...
  18. G

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI 2024

    The application was a fun learning experience full of challenges. The 2024 film school forum was an insanely helpful resource throughout the process as it provided great insight as to what the school was looking for and looking to hear about me.
  19. slyon2013

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) NYU Grad Film - Fall 2024

    Process has been chill. Felt strongly about all parts of my application honestly. Same film as last year but like re edited to be better. Dramatic story snapped in my opinion but they didn't even mention in the interview lol :( Interview was one of the last ones, and on zoom. Everyone was nice...
  20. anxious-meringue

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Grad Film MFA 2024

    Process was good. I loved the interviewers. The department chair called me in the afternoon to let me know I had gotten in and then my letter and fin aid was available the following day

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