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  1. Chris W

    FSU Applicants 2022

    Here is the official 2022 thread for FSU. Our admissions statistics for the programs are below: Our interview with FSU Admissions is here: Application instructions here: https://film.fsu.edu/admissions/ https://film.fsu.edu/graduate-creative-materials/ Graduate Application Deadline...
  2. How to get into FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 2)

    How to get into FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2 hour interview with the FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts admissions office. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement free so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be...
  3. How to get into FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)

    How to get into FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)

    In the heart of Tallahassee is the hidden gem of the film industry: Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts. Ranked among the top 15 best film schools in America by the Hollywood Reporter, the CMPA offers top-notch facilities and equipment. Most recently, their Torchlight...
  4. How COVID-19 changed film school from coast to coast

    How COVID-19 changed film school from coast to coast

    Even in the days before the Delta strain wreaked havoc from coast to coast, we already knew that COVID-19 has altered the film industry — and permanently, some might argue. But it’s not just the method of film production and where films are being released that have changed. Going to film school...
  5. Chris W

    Input needed What questions do you have for the FSU Film School Admissions department?

    The FSU Admissions Department has agreed to be interviewed by @Alexa P. the end of August for an article similar to our AFI and USC articles: What questions would you like us to ask them? Here are some we are already thinking of: 1. What career services do you offer? 2. Can you name a few...
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU film

  7. jn0pe

    FSU MFA film production (current first year student) - AMA

    Let me know if you have any questions about the MFA film production program at FSU and I'll be happy to answer!
  8. Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU Graduate Production Student

    Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU Graduate Production Student

    Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking basics from day one. CMPA offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Production or Writing. Around 30 students are...
  9. J

    Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU - MFA Screenwriting

  10. T

    Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU MFA Film Production

  11. E

    Interview Scheduled FSU - Film Production MFA - Fall 2021

  12. J

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) FSU Grad Film MFA Fall 2021

  13. Chris W

    FSU MFA Applicants 2021

    Creating a thread for FSU as I didn't see one yet. Deadline is December 1st! How many of you have turned it in? When do you plan on turning it in if you haven't? I highly recommend not waiting to the last moment btw as one year technical difficulties caused someone to miss the deadline. 😬...
  14. rohanam

    International Students - Potential Universities providing Scholarships

    Hello, I'm an international student looking to apply for grad film school for fall 2021. I have been extensively researching for schools to apply to, the ones where there is a possibility of aid/scholarship as an int. student. However, UNCSA which was my top choice but on mailing their financial...
  15. C

    Little film experience, seeking help with MFA in Production/Directing Fall 2021 applications to UCLA & FSU

    Hi everyone! I'm a Wyoming native, about to get my BFA in Theatre, conc. Acting. I'm seeking advice for resumes and portfolios for the MFA at FSU and UCLA in Production and Production/Directing respectively. Since I grew up in Wyoming, I don't have much film experience and I'm not sure how...
  16. jn0pe

    Chapman (Editing) vs FSU

    Hi! I'm trying to decide between film production MFA programs. I was accepted into Chapman's program in the editing emphasis track, and the other place I've narrowed my options down to is FSU. I don't really have much filmmaking experience, but I am interested in both editing and directing. From...
  17. Siddharth Menon

    Direction - MFA / MA - Looking at FSU, Toronto, Prague , Australia and other options. Help! :)

    Hey Guys! First off, I'm a complete newbie and this is kind of my first post here. I've recently quit the corporate world and have decided to take the plunge into the big, bold (and supposedly bad :) ) world of films and showbiz. My undergrad is from India in Commerce and I was working in...
  18. sydney

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) FSU - Production MFA Fall 2020

    This is my first time applying. Application process was not exactly smooth sailing. It's always fun when your last letter of recommendation stops answering your emails a couple days before your application's due! Everything did end up getting turned in on time, but it may have shaved five years...
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    • Application
    • directing florida state fsu mfa mfa 2020 mfa application producting/directing production production 2020
    • Category: Fall 2020 (MA/MFA)
  19. G

    FSU MFA Motion Picture Arts – Production 2020

    Hi! Hoping to find some others who've applied to FSU for production!
  20. jn0pe

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) FSU - Production MFA - Fall 2020


Latest Accepted Applications

  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Film and Television Production 2021

    The application process was more or less straight forward. It was fairly easy, just take your time and pace yourself to finish all the needed requirements.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    LMU - Film and Television Production
    Submission Date
    Dec 11, 2020
    Interview Date
    Mar 12, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Apr 28, 2021
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Spring 2022 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) Nfts Directing animation MA 2022

    I got admitted to this course after doing a 5 day selection workshop which included an interview. A bit over a week after the workshop finished I got an email with the final decision.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    NFTS - Directing Animation
    Submission Date
    Jul 7, 2021
    Interview Date
    Sep 2, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Sep 14, 2021

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television

    Notified by email of a decision status in the youSC portal at 2:33am, logged onto the portal to find there was an acceptance letter. The letter requested a statement of intent + $300 deposit.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Writing for Screen and TV
    Submission Date
    Nov 15, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Feb 27, 2021
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021

    I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Directing/Film Production
    Submission Date
    Nov 1, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    Interview Date
    Jan 25, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Jun 15, 2021

    Application Materials attached:
    1. Personal Statement
    2. Short Film

    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) MA Filmmaking - London Film School

    As far as application details / materials are concerned, the following documents were part of submission: - A Personal Statement - Portfolio of a few works done till date - A Photography Portfolio ( Optional) - Link to a project that you have worked on, in any capacity (DoP / Director /...
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    London Film School - MA Filmmaking
    Submission Date
    Oct 15, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Nov 22, 2020
    Interview Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Dec 15, 2020

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
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