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  1. Sosharp233

    Admitted (w/o Interview) EMERSON FILM AND MEDIA ART MFA

    I enjoyed applying to Emerson. They had much more unique portfolio requirements. At a certain point, all the applications feel like they are asking the same questions, but Emerson was different. The questions they asked are below: PROMPT #1: Who are you as an artist? How does the focus and...
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    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  2. S

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Writing for Film and Television - 2026 Fall Emerson

    The application was very easy to submit. For my personal statements, I spoke about how I didn't have much experience with screenwriting as an undergraduate and was self-taught. I spoke a bit about some production experience I had at a job for a few months and the difficulties with that...
  3. roberttsx

    DePaul vs Emerson BFA Film School?

    I got accepted into both programs, where should I go? Any insight would help!! A thing to consider is that DePaul is much cheaper and gave me more aid. Is Emerson worth the money? Thanks!!
  4. Chris W

    Emerson Film School MFA Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to Emerson film school for an MFA? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. They've completely revamped their film school this year. Our interview with the Emerson admissions team can be found here...
  5. Chris W

    Emerson Film School Undergrad Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to Emerson film school as an undergrad? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. They've completely revamped their film school this year. Our interview with the Emerson admissions team can be found here...
  6. How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 2)

    How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 2)

    In part two of our interview, Alexa Pellegrini continues the conversation with Shaun Clarke, Hanadi Elyan, James Lane, and Barabara Selmo about the nuances of Emerson College's graduate film degrees. The team touches on hands-on production and portfolio development; admissions and financial aid...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 17 min read
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  7. How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 1)

    How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 1)

    Emerson College has expanded its Department of Visual and Media Arts into the new School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, marking an exciting new chapter in the institution’s 130-year legacy. The College has a reputation for punching above its weight, including earning more Oscar wins and...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • 22 min read
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    • Category: Admissions Interviews
  8. D

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Fall 2025 Emerson College - MFA in Writing for Film and Television

    Beyond the normal application requirements and references, I was required to write an essay over three unique prompts (in addition to a writing sample). I spent the better part of a day putting my thoughts together and crafted responses that connected my personal and professional experience with...
  9. S

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson College- Film and Media Art MFA Fall 2025

    Very simple application process. You write a minimum of 2 essays with 3 optional ones if you wish to apply for advanced standings or the Transformational Leadership program.
  10. WillBeetle

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Emerson Media Arts Production BA/BFA - 2025

    The application process for Emerson was pretty easy for me; the CommonApp questions were brief compared to other schools, and the creative portfolio submissions didn't have a set prompt, which meant I was able to use work I'd already made rather than starting the submission pieces from scratch...
  11. C

    Emerson or SVA?

    Hi, I'm Chris, also an international student from China. I was accepted to Emerson college and SVA. I had already decided to go to Emerson, but when I was choosing my courses, I started to hesitate between SVA and Emerson. When I was looking at the Emerson first year program, I saw that the...
  12. L

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson Film & Media Art MFA - Fall 2024

    Smooth application, submitted a five-minute short film, a three-page dialogue sample (same as submitted to SCA), and my nine-page portfolio of still photography. While Emerson is a school I admire, I will not be attending due to better school choices.
  13. Z

    Emerson Film and Media Art'2024

    Anyone heard from Emerson Film and Media Art for Fall 2024? I applied on 1st of February (Deadline date) and still had no email from them. Let's share experiences and support each other 😄
  14. Emerson College Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

    Emerson College Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

    The overall acceptance rate for Emerson College is 41%, according to BestColleges. However, according to the applications in our database, FilmSchool.org users have a much higher acceptance rate: 65% for Film and Media Art MFA students, 52% for Writing for Film and Television MFA students, and...
    • Chris W
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    • 2 min read
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    • Category: Admissions Data
  15. Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student

    Emerson College: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Student

    Emerson College combines a strong liberal arts foundation with hands-on training in visual and media arts, from 16 mm film to emerging technologies. Its alumni, including recent Academy Award winners and members of the long-standing “Emerson Mafia” network, reflect the College's commitment to...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 42 min read
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
  16. K

    CSULB or Emerson?

    I was accepted into Emerson, CSULB, CSUN, SCAD, DePaul, Columbia College Chicago, waitlisted at Chapman & LMU all for film production tracks. Varying amounts of money from all. I’m deciding between Emerson & CSULB. I realize that they could not be more different but those are the top two. I...
  17. thegunslinger

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Emerson Writing for Film/TV MFA 2023

    Very smoothly. Many questions were answered patiently. Multiple resources provided to make the process simple. Not much information provided regarding scholarship possibilities.
  18. EricVilla

    Emerson Undergrad Student Films

    This article is from stuudeo.com's weekly newsletter. -- Lipslide RT 17m 🟨 Lipslide does have profane language CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIPSLIDE Josh wrote and directed Lipslide during his senior year at Emerson. The film follows Tommy, a drug dealer grappling with the fact his peers are...
  19. T

    Hi there! MFA Prospectives for 2023? [LFS/CalArts/Emerson/NYU]

    Hey everyone :) Here's a little bit about me - I'm a creative producer and amateur photographer, who's spent the last 6-7 years running creative, marketing and brand campaigns across Southeast Asia. Betwixt it all I built a mini production studio in Singapore.... Passionate about filmmaking...
  20. E

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson - Film and Media Art 2022

    The Emerson application was interesting in that it asked us to write a 500-word essay critiquing our own portfolio. I liked this exercise because it allowed me the space to acknowledge what areas I knew I wanted to improve on or that I knew I fell short.

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