mfa screenwriting

  1. Quiz on the Art of Screenwriting

    'Quiz on the Art of Screenwriting' quiz

    I've read over a thousand screenplays in my career in development and story analysis, and it's always interesting to think about how effectively stories can come across on the page. This quiz has a variety of concepts to consider as you craft screen stories. Read our interview with James Napoli...
    • film and tv mfa screenwriting screenplay writing screenwriting storytelling
  2. Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 1)

    Inside Western Colorado University's Low-Residency MFA in Screenwriting Within the Graduate Creative Writing Program (Part 1)

    Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing (GPCW) prides itself on not making students, but cultivating relationships to help creators realize their artistic potential. The GPCW operates on a low-residency model, offering students in its Screenwriting MFA and MA program a...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 14 min read
    • best film schools in the us colorado film school creative writing low-residency masters in screenwriting mfa screenwriting screenwriting top mfa programs western colorado university western film school
    • Category: Admissions Interviews
  3. Western Colorado University Graduate Program in Creative Writing - Screenwriting MFA

    Western Colorado University Graduate Program in Creative Writing - Screenwriting MFA

    As one of five concentrations in Western’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the Screenwriting concentration provides a supportive literary home for writers who see stories in motion. Grounded in the power of visual storytelling, the program offers a welcoming, creatively rigorous...
  4. zk-writer-01

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA - 2026

    My application went well and I had some trouble with the dramatic prompts that NYU provided, particularly how short and limited they were. I wrote a few scripts I am very proud of but with their application, I wasn't able to provide them with what i wanted with the page constant. I also created...
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    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) Columbia University School of the Arts MFA Writing for Film and TV

    The hardest part of the application was to have 3 references/letters of recommendations, not the standard 2, and they all must have emails from a workplace to demonstrate they're working professionals. Overall, I had fun with the writing prompts. They want to see your demonstration of your...
    • AlexJoseph
    • Application
    • columbia university mfa screenwriting screenwriting 2023
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  6. Charlie B

    newbie planning to apply this fall for fall 2024 entry -- screenwriting mfa

    Hi all, I'm from SoCal, and I'm thinking of applying to USC for the screenwriting MFA program when applications open in fall 2023. I actually have a degree in creative writing, and I've built a decent career as a communications consultant in the past decade or so. However, I constantly dream...
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    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Emerson MFA Screenwriting

    Application was pretty easy. My only gripe is they still haven't updated my fafsa check mark haha. But they are very responsive and don't seem to require more than other programs. I applied here because it's one of the top ranked schools and had a low residency program.
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    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) Chapman Screenwriting MFA 2023

    It was straight forward but Chapman required more materials than my other applications. They have been tremendously nice but a little slow to update their applicants on if/when they should expect a decision.
  9. W

    Admitted (After Interview) Spalding University MFA Screenwriting 2023

    The application was very straightforward and easy. I applied to Spalding because I was looking into low res programs and was impressed by their faculty. They had a get to know me interview which was very nice. And then I received my acceptance soon after.
  10. W

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Antioch University 2023 MFA Screenwriting

    The application was straightforward. I applied online and was invited to an information session along with some other perspective students. I attended to learn more about the program and then received my acceptance shortly after.
  11. W

    Admitted (After Interview) Western State University

    It was pretty straight forward. They required recommendations a personal statement, and an excerpt from a script. The interviewer was nice and they got back to me fairly quickly.
  12. ewheeler0906

    Denied (w/o Interview) DePaul University - Screenwriting MFA (Fall 2022)

    The application went very smoothly. I’ll post my documents on a later date when I have more time to dedicate to it. I remember meeting with faculty, alumni, and current students and thinking it was a wonderful community. For the screenwriting sample: I submitted a 20 page Romance/SciFi about...
  13. clairebarnett

    Applied BU - MFA Screenwriting Fall 2021

  14. Nguyen Hoang Vu

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Screenwriting Fall 2021

  15. thespian

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen & Television MFA Fall 2021

    Got an email at 4:42 AM (EST) telling me my decision letter was available in the YouSC portal.
  16. Sabin

    Best TV and Screenwriting Program with focus on Comedy

    Hey all! I'm mulling it over again. Two years ago, I submitted to UCLA and got accepted into accepted for a Screenwriting MFA. I came very close to going but, to be honest, I was in sort of a fear-based, survival-mode mindset. I also had a celebrity attached to a project that I was trying to...
  17. J

    Boston University MFA Screenwriting Current Student AMA

    Hey, I’m in the screenwriting program at BU so if you have some questions I can do my best to answer!
  18. caruss

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA - Screenwriting 2020

    First time applying. Submitted a one-hour pilot & show bible with no optional creative supplement.
    • caruss
    • Application
    • mfa screenwriting screenwriting 2020 ucla ucla screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2020 Fall Entry
  19. caruss

    Best MFA for TV writing?

    Hey everyone! I'm a college senior graduating this December with a degree in film. I'm excited by the idea of writing features, but my interest is mainly television. Since the application period coincides with the tail-end of my thesis (and I don't have much money), I'm trying to be...
    • caruss
    • Thread
    • mfa screenwriting screenwriting screenwriting 2020 screenwriting mfa application television writing tv writing
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    • Forum: General Film School Discussions
  20. Chris W

    USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA Screenwriting Fall 2020

    Who's applying this year? Fall Admission Deadline: November 15th Required supplemental application materials per USC: The following supplemental materials must be submitted via the SlideRoom application for admission consideration: Autobiographical Character Sketch (please upload in PDF...

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