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    Need some advice - every MFA program needs a creative portfolio but I don't have one

    Here's my background, I'm 25 a recent graduate with a degree in Finance, I recently decided that I want to become a filmmaker. In regards to that, I have no creative portfolio, I have limited experience a complete beginner other than being on someone else's film set a few times. I have ideas on...
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    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...
    • 4444
    • Application
    • 2024 directing film grad nyu writing
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  3. 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
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    Juree Asia Awards 2023

    Share your stories with the world with Viddsee’s Juree Awards Asia! Viddsee Juree Awards ('Juree') is our annual industry pick award celebrating the best short films from Asia. With up to USD 7,500 overall cash prizes and an opportunity to develop your film into a long-form or series through...
  5. K

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

    It was a nice process. NYU asks for some pretty interesting materials that were interesting to come up with. I didn't get the chance to be interviewed to see how that process would be.
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    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Chapman University MFA Directing emphasis- Fall 2023

    The application process was intense for me, not because the assignments were complex but because simpler things are more difficult to grasp because of their generality, they can be written in any way because the framework around them is limited hence I often questioned the quality of work I was...
    • Aseer
    • Application
    • chapamn directing directing 2023 dodge college of film and media arts fall 2023 film filmschool mfa 2023
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
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    Is Ohio University worth going to?

    Hello everyone. I was recently accepted to OU, but I don't know a ton about the program. It was recommend to me by a former professor, and I'll be talking with her about it as well, but I was hoping someone on here would have some information. It isn't one of the ranked programs, but I'm not...
  8. 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.
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    Admitted (After Interview) NYU MFA Grad Film Fall 2023

    Application process was good. They are the only school that had a creative writng, dramatic story sample. I actually took a screenplay idea and turned it into prose but they also had specific prompts they want you to write about so it's probably better to spend more time on it, I admittedly did...
  10. kemlay

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) NYU Tisch Grad Film

    I’m a Domestic Student from Virginia. I was on the fence about applying. I applied to USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program last year and was not admitted. I started two days before the application was due and submitted it on the day the app was due. I tweaked my Statement of Purpose from my USC...
  11. Batsy

    Denied (w/o Interview) UGA - Film MFA

    I don't really have any information to add here just yet. Just trying to meet the character limit :) The program looks really exciting, though! It looks like they have may have changed things up in the last year or so. If you're interested, the program handbook is available on the site and there...
  12. J

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU GRAD FILM 2023 FALL

    decided to apply 1 month before the deadline. I am an international applicant from Central Asia. Choosing a portfolio was the most challenging part for me
  13. A

    Apply for film school 2023

    About me: 17F • Student Filmmaker based in Austin, TX. I’m applying to directing and directing MFA programs at UT-Austin, FSU, UCLA, and UCSB. I appreciate any advice and hope to connect deeply with other passionate filmmakers on this site. Feel free to message me directly! Wishing the best...
  14. A

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) MFA Film - NYU

    Writing the portfolio was fun! It was great to be able to sit down with a prompt and be as creative as possible and I really loved the pitch concept. For my application, I also concentrated on writing and directing.
    • Arthrax
    • Application
    • directing film graduate nyu screenwriting writing
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  15. A

    Advice needed on the film in portfolio for schools

    Hi everyone, I'm in the process of applying to MFAs in the US, Canada and the UK and as you all know they all require some form of visual sample of your work. Now, I attempted to shoot a short film this year that I was going to use to apply for film school with and I spent a lot of money on it...
  16. A

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

    It was tough for the most part, lot of things I'm overthinking but I think overall I did a good app. Had many people give me feedback and edits on my personal statement. Tried to not overthink the video introduction and just speak honestly. Might come across as generic but I'm hopeful the rest...
  17. notaprincess

    USC SCA Writing for Screen & TV MFA Fall 2023

    Hey everyone! The USC graduate application opened today so I figured I would start a thread for those applying for Fall 2023. USC requires a lot of different materials, has anyone started on them yet? How are they coming along?
  18. M

    MA Composer's Looking for Live Projects

    Hi everyone, I am a student composer who is looking for a film to score for my final MA project. Is anybody currently working on a film project which needs music? If so, myself and Amy Young are keen to collaborate and make some awesome work. If anyone is interested please get in touch at...
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    Need help in writing a film-related academic essay to get into a film school.

    As a part of the application, I have been asked to write an essay on a film or series-related topic which should contain arguments, comparisons, and enough references and need to demonstrate the critical analysis. Can anyone help me with that? It'd be a huge favour if anyone can provide me...
  20. C

    Interviewed NYU Tisch Graduate Film Program

    Just had my interview. It's so casual that I could not really summarize what kind of questions they asked. The next question mostly depends on your last answer. But still there are some questions about why NYU and your visual sample.

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