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  1. dougtruong

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) MFA in Film and Television Production - Loyola Marymount University

    It was really fun. The application is completed on their native portal. Applied a bit on a whim because my friend had told me about it, but honestly after applying and reading more, LMU quickly became my top program choice.
  2. How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)

    How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)

    Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television offers more than cutting-edge resources, award-winning faculty and panoramic views — it’s a creative community where collaboration and authenticity come first. LMU welcomes undergraduate and graduate film students of all backgrounds...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 12 min read
    • admissions interview best film schools in the world best film schools usa film schools in california lmu lmu sftv loyola marymount university top film schools
    • Category: Admissions Interviews
  3. E

    Admitted (w/o Interview) LMU - Masters in Entertainment Leadership and Management (MELM) - Fall 2026

    First time applying. Did not require an interview. Received admissions decision + scholarship within eleven days of submitting a complete application.
    • erikmartgonz
    • Application
    • lmu lmu film and television production lmu gradschool loyola marymount university masters producer
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  4. A

    Denied (After Interview) LMU MELM - 2025

    First time, denied after interview, email notification: 2/24/2025 @ 6:33P CT Interview had 2 faculty, one from film other from business. Went well, however was denied after.
  5. WillBeetle

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) LMU Film and Television Production BA - 2025

    Pretty uneventful application process for me- LMU was one of the schools that I applied to because of it's film program reputation, as well as my proximity to it. The CommonApp submission was super simple, and although I had some issues uploading my supplementals, the LMU contact for my school...
    • WillBeetle
    • Application
    • film and television production lmu lmu film and television production
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  6. S

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) LMU Writing for the Screen MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying. I had one brief, general meeting with an LMU SFTV recruiter prior to applying. (1/29) I did not hear back regarding interviews when Writing and Producing for TV MFA candidates did. I am open to answering questions about the process...
  7. whatshername11

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU Film & TV Production MFA

    Lengthy process. Not too difficult though. Had to do a personal statement, a statement of purpose, a video, and a treatment. Also needed 2 recommendations.
  8. K

    Need Feedback on My Personal Statement

    Hi everyone! I'm currently working on my screenwriting MFA application for Fall 2025, at this moment I need some feedback on my personal statement. I read through some of the "good" personal statements I can find online, and most of them seem to not center around film, I'm afraid that mine...
  9. kje

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) LMU BA film and television production

    I applied early action but was deferred. And then I was waitlisted. I am really hoping to get off the wait list because it's my top choice among the schools that haven't outright rejected me.
    • kje
    • Application
    • ba film and television film & tv production lmu lmu 2024
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  10. bddub24

    Loyola Marymount Screenwriting - Current/Alum Students POV

    Hi! I was admitted with a pretty good scholarship to LMU for the MFA Writing for the Screen program and am really excited at the prospect of the program. I'd love to hear from either screenwriting MFA track at LMU, current or past students. How is your experience? What's your biggest takeaway...
  11. 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.
  12. Chris W

    LMU Film School MFA 2024 - Who's applying?

    Who's applying to LMU this year? Deadline is November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST We've recently updated our guide to applying to LMU: Last year's application threads are the following: https://www.filmschool.org/threads/lmu-writing-for-the-screen-mfa-2023.31012/...
  13. DJPorras89

    The Brave and the Bold

    Hello all! My name is Dave and I am currently pursuing graduate studies in Film Production. Like some of you on here, my path to filmmaking was not the most traditional. I had previously attended Colorado State University - Pueblo straight out of high school but a personal tragedy prompted me to...
    • DJPorras89
    • Thread
    • chapman directing emphasis fsu grad film lmu nyu production ucla usc ut
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  14. Alexa P.

    What questions do you have for the Loyola Marymount University admissions department?

    I'm excited to announce our admissions department interview with Loyola Marymount University is taking place this September! In 2022, THR ranked LMU no. 8 in its annual list of the top film schools in America, and U.S. News & World Report ranked LMU no. 14 in the nation for best undergraduate...
    • Alexa P.
    • Thread
    • admissions department interviews best undergraduate film schools film school interviews film schools in california graduate film schools interview questions lmu loyola marymount loyola marymount university
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: FilmSchool.org Announcements
  15. K

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU Writing for the Screen MFA

    This is the only application of the five that wanted a 2-minute introduction video, which I liked. I think it is a good way for them to get to know you as a person before the real interviews. The interview itself felt very natural from the start, with the interviewers feeling much less stoic...
  16. H

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU Screenwriting MFA 2023

    Pretty long personal statement compared to some places. A lot of choice with the writing prompt which I liked. Had to do a video statement, which was strange and unexpected. But in the end it is a fun way to express yourself once you get into it. I think they like it if you do something outside...
    • hcoles
    • Application
    • 2023 lmu loyola marymount university mfa screenwriting
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  17. S

    LMU Writing for the Screen MFA 2023

    I haven't noticed a thread posted for this year yet, but if there has been one feel free to merge this with it or just delete it. Anyway, has anyone else applied here? I had a pretty good interview, but I haven't yet heard back one way or the other. Chapman's admissions came out today, so I'm...
  18. I

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU MFA Film and Television Production - Fall 2023

    Many materials... I shot the 8 frames with legos because it's hard for me to find good locations to shoot. (You can find me on Instagram. Feel free to ask.)
  19. thx13

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU MFA

    Process was intense! Lots to submit, I was def overwhelmed but excited. This is my first time applying. I think my personal statement was a touch too long but I stayed under the requirement. Also, the website has different information on the requirement than the actual application portal does...
    • thx13
    • Application
    • lmu lmu 2023 lmu film and television production lmu sftv mfa
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  20. Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University SFTV: How to Apply for 2026, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU Film Student

    Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV the no. 5 best U.S. film school for the third consecutive year, noting its emphasize on teamwork, inclusion of filmmakers with all...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 52 min read
    • american film schools application advice best undergraduate film schools graduate film schools how to apply to film school lmu lmu sftv los angeles film schools loyola marymount university top film schools
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Applying to Film School

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