international students

  1. oshanapte

    How hard is it for an international student to get freelance work after school?

    Hi, I am planning to apply to NYFA LA Campus for 1 year conservatory cinematography course. I plan to apply for an OPT visa right after college which will be valid for 1 year. So I would like to know about two things, I'd be glad if you can help me with those. I haven't yet applied due to these...
  2. storyteller

    USC Scholarship

    Does anyone know when International Students receive feedback for the scholarship applications? I have to submit financial proof right now to receive my official letter and was wondering if I should wait a bit to see if I’ll get a scholarship
  3. HaylieC

    Film Producing at US & UK- NYFA, Goldsmiths, BU, AUB

    Hi everyone! As an international student trying to pursue a career in filmmaking (producing specifically), I am applying for several schools to attend this fall. I got offers from New York Film Academy (NYFA)- MA Producing Bournemouth Uni- MA Producing Film & Television London Film Academy-...
  4. Fernando González Ortiz

    MBA/MFA options

    Hi, I'm a filmmaker from Mexico and I'm currently looking into graduate opportunities for the Fall of 2019. I'm specially looking for MBA/MFA dual degrees. The reason behind this is that Mexico has a very rich film culture but the industry is still thriving and finding its way to become...
  5. Chopsuey

    Lodz Film School

    Hello everyone, I'm applying to Lodz Film School (international student), If you have any experience or tips for entrance exam and interviews please share it with me. Thanks a lot! :D
  6. Matt Ramphele

    Help me decide! NYU or USC for sitcom writer (Columbia pending)

    Hey Kids, so I'm a South African screenwriter (specialising in sitcom) and I have no idea what to pick! I have received a fellowship from NYU (full tuition) and I've received the George Lucas Scholarship from USC ($25 000 out of $60 000) and, as an international student, I only have six months...
  7. CloudedPage

    All Things Money

    Hi guys, Ok, so I can see that there's some drips of information dotted in the forum, but I'm really trying to get my head around this, and being an international student, I've found it hard to get solid information. Personally, I'm hoping to apply to USC and UCLA. I've been a uni student...
  8. CloudedPage

    Applying to Schools and Losing My Mind

    Hey there everyone, I'm an Australian Screenwriter, just finishing off the last two months of my honours in a bachelor of Creative Writing. There are so many options out there for film schools, and my brain is currently swimming in Lacanian psychoanalysis and its applications to narrative...
  9. K

    Grad or undergrad ? Scholarships !

    Hi there, I'm an international student searching for advice. My dream is getting involved in television as a screenwriter and to do so I want to apply to film schools in the US . I know there might be tons of discussions about what to choose between undergraduate and graduate education for...
  10. V

    Back to Film School

    Hey, This is for people who have revisited or plan to revisit film school after working in the industry for a few years. I completed a One year course in Direction from The Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2009 and have been working in Mumbai ever since. I now wish to...
  11. O

    Scholarships for international students

    Hi everyone! I've applied to Columbia, USC and NYU MFA in film directing. Can anyone advise me some scholarships for international students???
  12. O

    required documents

    Hi everyone, Are there any required documents for International students in the applying process besides the ones mentioned on the website of the college (narrative statement, creative materials, recommendation letters,etc.)?

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: #.##

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  • 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

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  • 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: #.##

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  • 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: #.##

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  • 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

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