film production

  1. J

    Applied UT AUSTIN, MFA FILM PRODUCTION, FALL 2025

    The process went smoothly, albeit stressful. There wasn't much difficulty in materials, but there was some scares with Letters of Rec and time. But it worked itself out nicely. I got a couple views on my Creative Sample, but have yet to hear back about an interview. Hopefully, not much longer!
  2. A

    Need help choosing between CSUN & Pepperdine (B.A. Transfer)

    Hello! I am deciding whether to drop out of Pepperdine (just transferred into my 1st semester here and still waiting for advisors to transfer credits while I’m a week behind on work deciding what classes to take), finish required GEs, and lower major division requirements for CSUN’s film program...
  3. A

    USC MFA Film Production vs UCLA MFA Screenwriting

    Hi all, Would love to get the thoughts of users on here and current/former students of both schools! I'm an international student going to the US on a J-1 visa with a large sponsored scholarship for one year only and have been admitted to two schools but I'm having a hard time in seeing what...
  4. EAoun

    Admitted (w/o Interview) LMU-School of Film and Television

    The whole process was easy and painless. I started the application in December 2023, but did not submit until January 31, 2024. I submitted an essay describing myself and my future goals, and uploaded a link to my vimeo account with three short films.
  5. YamiYugi24

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Film and Television Production

    The process was seamless and straightforward. Spent a lot of time with my supplemental materials and peer-reviewed. Attended virtual and in-person information sessions to get familiar with faculty and understand the program and the types of candidates they are looking for.
  6. 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...
  7. 8

    USC SCA personal statement feedback for film production BFA from an international student in the uk!

    Hi! As most people on this site I’m nervous as hell about the application process and was hoping I could get a bit of feedback on my personal statement to SCA’s BFA film production program. Would be insanely appreciated since the deadline is in a week and want to make some last minute changes...
  8. A

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) USC MFA Film and Television Production

    I found the process really fun! It has the most requirements from any film school, but I really enjoyed the prompts and variety of the application. The short video was difficult to get right (thanks, millennial pause lol) but I got there in the end. I found the creative sample of writing a...
  9. avxnnya

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Fall 2023 UCLA MFA Cinematography

    The application went well! Surprisingly the only school to not require a portfolio of any kind, so I felt like my strengths were in my cinematography essay and my personal statement. I thought I did well in my interview as well, but I guess no helping getting waitlisted with such a small cohort...
  10. K

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Directing/Film Production Fall 2023

    It was pretty good. USC requests a lot of material to get a better insight into the applicant's portfolio. It was nice gathering all this material and preparing it for the application. I was selected to interview, in which I felt very comfortable, it was truly a delight.
  11. Lucas111

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC MFA Directing/Film Production Fall 2023

    This is my first time applying. I go to the Rhode Island School of Design for filmmaking. I was interviewed by Barnet Kellman, who said that he personally would love to see me there at SCA but it was up to the admissions committee. I also applied to UCLA, Columbia, NYU, and AFI, but was not...
  12. I

    Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU MFA Production - Fall 2023

    It was difficult to make the video pitch because I spoke the wrong words for thousand times... I just recorded myself to the camera and didn't add any images. The interview with the FSU head of admissions on filmschool.org helped me a lot...
  13. jkosmacki

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Graduate Film - Fall 2023

    NYU has a pretty rigorous application, a lot of materials you should create specifically for their application, and only gives you one video to represent you. The challenge of creating all this original material is best met by giving yourself adequate time to produce some stuff you feel good about.
  14. S

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film Production Fall 2023

    Application is going well, I feel confident about it. I had a great interview, and the professor raved about my personal statement. They didn't mention anything else about my materials though.
  15. A

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Directing / Film Production 2023

    The application goes well. The short film I submitted was my first complete narrative film, I used to make scenery and travel video clips which they are not fitting the feature of storytelling. Due to the lack of experience, the film was not perfectly fit my original idea but overall it was good...
  16. C

    Admitted (w/o Interview) DePaul University - School of Cinematic Arts

    It's easy to apply because you don't have to write a huge amount of essays compared to other film schools, and they do not ask for a portfolio. So you don't need to have a previous experience in film to apply and hope for a positive acceptance decision.
  17. C

    Admitted (w/o Interview) DePaul University - Film and Television BFA

    Easy application. No portfolio needed, no resume, no film. Just some short answers. Applied early action sending SAT scores. Iy looks like they have a rolling decision.
  18. E

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Syracuse MFA in Film (2022)

    It was a lot of work because it made me truly think extensively about my reasons for pursuing filmmaking and evaluate my personal growth in the last couple of years that’s led me to this point.
  19. whoisTGW

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film & Television Production - MFA (Fall 2022)

    My only advice is to be genuine. Focus on what makes you YOU, and make that the focus of your application. Don't make you loving film the focus of your entire application. Everybody that applies to an MFA for film production loves film (I would think), but there is only one you applying. Corny...
  20. J

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film Production Fall 2022

    I was rejected last year without an interview, so I was so stressed out this year. I submitted like 20 minutes before the deadline. My short film wasn't polished. The sound and the color grading was not finished, but my interviewer was impressed by my film! It looks like they care about the...

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