mfa 2023

  1. J

    Applied NYU Dramatic Writing MFA | Fall 2023

    NYU has the most straightforward application process for any grad school I've applied to. You simply submit your script (or play in my case), your resume, two letters of recommendation (although I submitted four, two professional and two academic letters), and a statement of purpose. It is also...
  2. C

    Chapman University Transformational Moment Essay Needs Advice, Thanks!

    Hi all, I am applying for MFA screenwriting at Chapman University and I would like to ask for help from experienced people to see if the theme of my transformational moment essay is clear. If you're interested, please give a comment and I'll send you a private message. Thank you so much to all...
  3. T

    Applied NYU Tisch Graduate Film - Fall 2023

    Submitted on the same day as USC's deadline to release the burden in my chest. Spend a whole year preparing my creative materials for NYU as this is my top priority among the film schools I applied to, so fingers crossed!!!
  4. ABamidele

    Grad School Personal Statement & Video Sample in Need of Feedback <3

    Hey Guys! I'm applying to USC, NYU & Columbia this year for my MFA and appreciate any suggestions or notes anyone has on my material. This is a general personal essay and will be slightly tailored to each school. The video is a combination of two projects I worked on during Undergrad...
  5. Plainview

    MFA Program Application - Can I Go Over the Short Film Length Limit?

    Hi everone, this is a post to discuss how to deal with the required length of the short films which most MFA programs require one in the portfolio. I have bumped into a problem that I cannot cut my short film from 10-min down to 5-min without seriously lowering the quality of the film. There is...
  6. T

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC SCA Film & TV Production - Spring 2023

    I don't expect too much as I'm aware of my qualification, I'm international, with no film background, and this is SCA lol. But yea, fingers crossed. I have nothing to lose
  7. B

    Personal Statement Feedback (First Draft)

    Hello! I am currently working on my applications and was wondering if some people would be interested in giving me feedback on my personal statement. Though I reached out to one or two people, I realized I would like feedback from multiple people. If anyone was interested, let me know, and I...
  8. C

    Soon to be College Grad about apply for Grad School

    Hi there! This is my first post on this site even though I have been using it for a while. I am attending a small liberal arts college in the United States to earn a film studies BFA. I will graduate this December and decided to work and save some money living at home while I wait to hear back...
  9. N

    Recommendations for MFA in documentary

    Hello folks, I am Nidhi Kamath a documentary filmmaker from India. I have been making short films on documentary genre since last 9 years. Our team has won at film festivals etc. But I want to get an international exposure and study more. I want to do an MFA in documentary media. I had applied...
  10. B

    Portfolio Help

    Hello, I am starting this now for when I start the application process and reapply. I do have like two film concepts that I am reconsidering using if anyone wants to read and critique those now.

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