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  1. DJPorras89

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU - Film and Television Production MFA (Directing) - Fall 2024

    Applying was a pretty straightforward process. I was able to use a lot of the same application materials that I used for some of my other apps (this was due the same day as my USC app) with a few key differences. The biggest difference was the prompt to create a 2-3 minute short film using only...
  2. smatney33

    Denied (w/o Interview) Columbia - 2024 MFA Screenwriting & Directing

    I didn’t feel very confident in this application, but by this point I had already done five other applications and was feeling a bit burned out. I struggled the most with my dramatic writing sample as I couldn’t quite decide which screenplay to submit.
  3. smatney33

    Denied (After Interview) UCLA - 2024 MFA Production/Directing

    I thought the process was pretty straight forward and required less materials than other schools I’d applied to. Two essays, resume, and a short film treatment that I enjoyed writing. I do wish that they allowed you to submit a short film with your materials. ***Something helpful that I found...
  4. G

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting

    I tried to spend a lot of time on my writing samples for this one because the program is both directing/screenwriting oriented. Fun app. It helped that teir deadline was not December 1 like most of the other programs.
  5. H

    Applied Columbia MFA 2024

    Applying to this institute was quite hectic and I was always crosschecking everythings. I've done the process for too long cause I wasn't sure to push the button to submit. eventhough with such care I've made some mistakes which I think were acceptable for an applicant. But In the end I am...
  6. H

    Applied AFI Film Production - 2024

    Applying to this institute was quite hectic and I was always crosschecking everythings. I've done the process for too long cause I wasn't sure to push the button to submit. eventhough with such care I've made some mistakes which I think were acceptable for an applicant. But In the end I am...
  7. Y

    Interviewed USC School of Cinematic Arts Film & Television

    The whole process was really straight forward, I had an interview with Peter Sollet, the whole interview process was more like a casual conversation. He mainly just wanted to know about my project idea, and what sort of films I liked, didn’t ask much about anything else. now just waiting for the...
  8. M

    AFI 2024 - All Applicants

    Just creating a general thread for all AFI 2024 applicants. I applied to the editing program, feeling good about it. What's everyone else applying for? How are you feeling about applying? And has anyone gotten an interview email yet?
  9. Dreamer

    Applied AFI Directing - Fall 2024

    This is my second year applying. I submitted my directing assignment from last year as my moving image sample and made a new short film for this year's assignment on the prompt of necessity. I also wrote a completely new personal narrative statement, ensuring that it addresses all the aspects...
    • Dreamer
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    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
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  10. DJPorras89

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA - Fall 2024

    After completing the initial "ApplyTexas" application, which is a pre-requisite to applying to any Texas university, the UT application wasn't really too bad at all! They required three letters of recommendation (most other schools I applied to only needed two), a writing sample, a statement of...
  11. O

    Denied (w/o Interview) Columbia - Screenwriting/Directing MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying. Application was due December 19, 2023. Columbia was the most generous school with word/page count for all written pieces. So far just waiting to hear back on decisions in the spring. I started preparing for my applications in July knowing they would be due in the fall (so...
  12. O

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Directing MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying. Application was due December 1, 2023. So far just waiting to hear back on decisions in the spring. I started preparing for my applications in July knowing they would be due in the fall (so about 5-6 months ahead of time), but I was applying to a lot of schools and I knew I...
  13. O

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU - Film & Television Production (Directing) MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying. Application was due December 1, 2023. So far just waiting to hear back on decisions in the spring. I started preparing for my applications in July knowing they would be due in the fall (so about 5-6 months ahead of time), but I was applying to a lot of schools and I knew I...
  14. O

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman - Film Production (Directing Emphasis) MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying. Application was due December 1, 2023. So far just waiting to hear back on decisions in the spring. I started preparing for my applications in July knowing they would be due in the fall (so about 5-6 months ahead of time), but I was applying to a lot of schools and I knew I...
  15. O

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Film & Television Production (Directing) MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying. Application was due November 15, 2023. So far just waiting to hear back on decisions in the spring. I started preparing for my applications in July knowing they would be due in the fall (so about 5-6 months ahead of time), but I was applying to a lot of schools and I knew I...
  16. O

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC - Film & Television Production (Directing) MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying. Application was due November 15, 2023. So far just waiting to hear back on decisions in the spring. USC does interview some applicants, but it is not an indicator that you will get in. Some people don't interview at all and get in, some people interview and get rejected. I...
  17. O

    Denied (After Interview) UCLA - Film & Television (Directing) MFA - Fall 2024

    First time applying to UCLA Directing Film Production MFA. UCLA was due the earliest of all the schools I applied to (Nov 1). So far just waiting until I hear back in the spring.
  18. 4

    Applied NYU Tisch Grad Film Program - 2024

    I enjoyed the process and felt like my writing skills improved. Considering my lack of background or professional experience in film, I made sure each creative sample was as strong as I could make them. I surprisingly spent the most time on the dialogue scene. Struggled with it in the beginning...
  19. A

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU MFA Grad Film Fall 2024

    It's gone really well! The application was a bit different compared to last year's (they've changed up the dramatic story) and I enjoyed writing everything. This is my second time applying - I was accepted last year (and was over the moon!) and accepted my place, but was unable to attend due to...
  20. L

    Lemme Try Again....

    Hello:) I'm Anna nice to meet you. I'm 24 years old and after being a preschool teacher for four years, I realized it was not for me. I ALSOO realized that I've finally figured out what I want to do (to some extent) so I decided to go back to college. Currently, I'm studying in a community...
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