film production

  1. J

    Admitted (After Interview) USC MFA Film Production

    Writing samples and short film completed. Fun to create a short film based on the prompt. Writing samples submitted. Interview in late January, notified of acceptance on March 1.
    • jpt
    • Application
    • cinematography film production
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  2. J

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU MFA Graduate Film

    All submitted before deadline. Very straightforward application. Writing samples submitted. Interview in mid February, decision notification on March 13.
    • jpt
    • Application
    • cinematography film production
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  3. B

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Film & Television MFA

    Application was similar to the Peter Stark Program. Slightly modified it and wasn't sure if they would ask for an interview. They didn't and i got rejected last week.
  4. xtalvows

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC Film Production

    I found the application to be almost pointlessly long, especially after having an opportunity to focus on just a few key samples of work for UCLA's application. The interview is also a jumpscare, they informed me of an interview at 9pm on Friday and asked to do the interview at 11am on Saturday...
  5. featherless

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU - Film Production (2026)

    Had a lot of fun making the materials, especially the video self-portrait, dramatic story, and feature concept. I felt that I was able to show that I was a well-rounded filmmaker. Overall, I feel like my feature concept was the strongest component of my application.
  6. R

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) USC MFA - Film Production

    The application has simple additional pieces to add into your slide room application, but I was very nervous. I have been wanting to attend USC for as long as I can remember so I was finding out all the information I could to make my application the best it could be. I spent a lot of time...
  7. K

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) MFA Film and TV Production

    The process was good and the interview was quite interactive. You just got to be yourself and let the interviewer know how dedicated are you towards storytelling and learning about film. Don't hold yourself back in talking elaborately about the life experiences that have brought you to where you...
  8. 0

    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.
  9. J

    Denied (w/o Interview) 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!
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
    • Arthrax
    • Application
    • directing film film production grad graduate film usc usc mfa
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  17. 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...
  18. 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.
  19. 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...
    • Lucas111
    • Application
    • fall 2023 film production mfa 2023 usc 2023
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  20. 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...

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