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  1. egg

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI FILM MFA DIRECTING

    didnt get to work on application as much as i wanted to.didnt get to work on application as much as i wanted to.didnt get to work on application as much as i wanted to
  2. Surprise or Suspense

    Surprise or Suspense

    By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your review. I hope you find them helpful! I had an interesting experience while binge-watching the first two seasons of the beautifully acted and tonally...
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    • alfred hitchcock film filmmaking movies screenwriring screenwriting mfa storytelling
    • Category: Filmmaking
  3. 26Ces

    Admitted (After Interview) Hopeful and patiently waiting for NYU

    Applied, interviewed, and waiting to hear back. Enjoyed the interview process: three interviewers, the chair, and two other professors. I was originally notified of the interviewers' names a week before, but one of them was changed. One had done a "deep dive," as the chair put it, on my...
  4. B

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) FSU Screenwriting MFA

    FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts website outlines the application process for prospective students. It's rather straightforward. I attended the interview in person; more details are provided below on that experience.
  5. thatboyjv

    Interviewed USC Update for Film and tel MFA

    It's gone well. I just had my first interview, I thought it went well. I can say im really nervouse i mean, when you look at numbers it gets really impactufl but I was sure that I had done great work before to be able to get me seen. Ive worked for nike adidas team USA, and a few other notable...
  6. H

    Applied NYU FILM MFA fall 2026

    It’s been good, just waiting and hoping to receive my interview invite. I think my application was good. First time applying to the mfa program, but was waitlisted from the bfa program about four years ago now.
  7. H

    Interview Scheduled Columbia Directing/Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2026

    I got my interview invite on Feb 3! nervous but so excited! I am honestly not sure what else to include here its my first time applying to the mfa program and im very excited. I have a STEM background if that is relevant at all.
  8. filmbyhana

    Applied NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA

    I started the application back in October and finished all the written submissions (dramatic story, scene, feature film concept, sop) in like a week but the recommendation letters & my video self portrait was submitted on November 19th, which is the date I actually completed the application. I...
  9. grizzchan

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Duke University - Fall 2026 Experimental & Documentary Arts M.F.A

    Like all the other schools that I have applied to, it was simple with a clear idea of what they want in each section. They have Slideroom, though, like SAIC.
  10. grizzchan

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) SAIC - Fall 2026 MFA: Film, Video, New Media, and Animation

    Like all the other schools that I have applied to, it was simple with a clear idea of what they want in each section. They have Sliderroom, though, like Duke.
  11. grizzchan

    Denied (After Interview) CalArts - Fall 2026 Film and Video MFA

    I think CalArts had the most paperwork out of any school that I was working towards in the application process. Besides that, I think it was like the others, just extra writing about your media interests on top of the stuff about your practice.
  12. grizzchan

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Cinematic Arts Fall 2026

    The application was a lot like the other state schools that I have submitted to, where it is straightforward and to the point. I teach middle school, so I had most of the summer to figure out all of this, which is why a lot of my applications are ready to submit so early.
  13. grizzchan

    Applied Binghamton University - Fall 2026 Cinema MFA

    The application was a lot like the other state schools that I have submitted to, where it is straightforward and to the point. I teach middle school, so I had most of the summer to figure out all of this, which is why a lot of my applications are ready to submit so early.
  14. grizzchan

    Denied (w/o Interview) University of Colorado Boulder - Fall 2026: Art Practices

    The application was a lot like the other state schools I have submitted to, straightforward and to the point. I teach middle school, so I had most of the summer to figure out all of this, which is why a lot of my applications are ready to submit so early.
  15. Pendragon

    Graduate Application Consulting from Award-Winning Columbia Writer/Director

    A successful MFA application needs strong writing, both the personal essay and in your storytelling work. I'm here to consult on both, to help applicants interested in their top programs create unstoppable applications. If your program accepts films as part of the application, I'm here to give...
  16. P

    MFA + Career Path 2026

    Hey everyone! I’m currently based in Mexico City, working in film/TV production with credits on projects for HBO, Netflix, and Prime Video. I’ve done AD trainee, PA, and location scouting work. I love being on set and want to keep learning and moving up—ideally into roles like 2nd AD, Key PA, or...
  17. G

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) MFA in Film - Ohio University

    The application was very clear - nothing confusing about it. You can complete it within two days, especially if you have all the documents ready. It took me quite some time to write and refine my statement of purpose and statement of goals, as well as to put my portfolio together and update my...
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    • directing film mfa 2025 ohio film ohio university screenwriring
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    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  18. W

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Brooklyn College - Live Arts MFA

    First time applying to the program. Submitted a 12-page excerpt from a half-hour comedic pilot and included two half-hour comedic pilots in the supplementary SlideRoom application. Interviewed with a screenwriting professor (Ben Snyder). Admitted on March 5.
  19. coder-writer

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television MFA - Fall of 2025

    The application process was pretty straightforward! For the creative writing sample, I had a lot of existing short pieces of writing (poems, 2-3 page personal essays, etc.) so that was more of a "pick your favorite children and bundle them together" kinda situation for me. For my creative...
  20. F

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television MFA - Fall of 2025

    It was a patient process, with me not trying to rush anything. A long thorough process, preparing materials, informational sessions, reaching out to alumni and current students, etc. All of which contributed to the passion and hours put towards drafting my materials.

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