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  1. My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC

    My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC

    I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was suggested to me that I post here on FilmSchool.org so here I am. I am a screenwriting major but Stony Brook's program has us producing, shooting, directing...
    • briolson
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    • 3 min read
    • film school mfa new york city
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Film School
  2. How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)

    How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)

    Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school focuses on independent film as well as groundbreaking television education. In 2024, TheWrap ranked Stony Brook no. 22 among the top 50 film schools, and...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Category: Admissions Interviews
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    Applied Northwestern Writing for the Screen & Stage- MFA, 2025

    The application process for Northwestern has been okay so far! I will say it's been a little challenging to answer so many general statements without feeling like I'm saying the same thing over and over again, but I think I struck an okay balance with it all. I appreciate that they ask for a...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film mfa northwestern screenwriting theatre mfa writing for screen and stage
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
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    Applied BU Screenwriting- MFA, 2025

    Applying to the BU Screenwriting Program felt really straight forward and relatively simple, compared to some other schools! I enjoyed how the Kira assessment gives the school an opportunity to see and hear their applicants talk about their work. It was also nice to be able to submit 2 ten-page...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 boston university communications film mfa screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
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    Applied UT Austin Screenwriting- MFA, 2025

    The application process has gone smoothly, though I will say there are a few things about the application site itself that are a little confusing. There's no official submission button, which feels a little nerve-wracking- and it also takes a good while for letters of recommendation to appear on...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film mfa radio screenwriting television ut austin
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
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    NYU Graduate Film - Anyone get in with the photo submission?

    For the visual submission on the graduate film portfolio, you can choose between submitting either 10 photos or 1 video. Have any of you gotten in by submitting 10 photos? I feel like I rather submit some photos I've taken, but I am worried that I will be less competitive with someone who...
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    Applied UCLA Graduate Producing MFA

    The Nov 1 deadline was definitely a stressor, but we made it. I found the formatting "guidance" in the TFT PDF to be pretty confusing: "When applicable, Supplemental Materials must be uploaded in PDF Format, 12 point font, double-spaced, use 8 ½ by 11 page size, and not exceed the indicated page...
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    Narrative Statement and an Artist Statement for MFA

    Can Anyone Provide a Sample of a Narrative Statement and an Artist Statement for MFA Film Production/Directing?
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    Why does a a Master's Degree in Film (MFA) take 3 years to complete at some schools?

    Why does a Master's Degree in Film, also known as a Master's Degree in Fine Arts (MFA), take 3 years to complete at some schools like UT Austin? 3 years to complete it?! https://rtf.utexas.edu/graduate/mfa-production https://utexas.app.box.com/v/MFAprodprogramofwork Other Master's degree's...
  10. Tydx

    Thinking About Film School? Ask a Peter Stark Producing Grad Anything

    Hi everyone, I'm Thomas Xie, and I’ve spent the last 10 years in the film industry, producing 6 feature films and over 200 episodes of TV across the US, China, and France. Currently, I work in Business Affairs at Sony Pictures Animation. After completing the Peter Stark Producing Program—the...
  11. emmadavismedia

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Film and Television Production - Spring 2025

    Application process has been pretty good so far. I liked that this application seemed to lean more into you as a creative and encouraged applicants to take a creative spin on what they were submitting. The main hiccup I had along the way was trying to figure out how to submit my transcripts to...
  12. 8ballqueen

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC SCA MFA Directing/Film Production Application - Fall 2024

    App process went well, I definitely scurried to get things done. Thinking retrospectively, I definitely would have taken more time to work on a more cohesive visual sample for the program. I think my essays were very strong and I had a decent portfolio and established body of work, but my...
    • 8ballqueen
    • Application
    • directing 2024 directing/film production mfa mfa 2024 production/directing usc 2024
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
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    USC MFA Film Production vs UCLA MFA Screenwriting

    Hi all, Would love to get the thoughts of users on here and current/former students of both schools! I'm an international student going to the US on a J-1 visa with a large sponsored scholarship for one year only and have been admitted to two schools but I'm having a hard time in seeing what...
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    Denied (After Interview) USC MFA Film and Television Production

    Application was intense, spent a lot of time working on this one. Was pretty sad when I was denied after having an interview, but competition is tough.
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    Admitted (After Interview) LMU Fall 2024 Film and TV Production MFA

    Application process was pretty straightforward. I spent a couple months working on my application materials, and then heard back about an interview in February, and found out about acceptance on March 29.
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    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) UT Austin - MFA Screenwriting

    This was a pretty straightforward application and it was definitely a quicker process than many others schools. I'm currently waitlisted at UT, which isn't surprising considering they only take 7 new students per cohort. I'm holding my breath until the end! We're supposed to hear back by April 18.
    • lj1138
    • Application
    • mfa screenwriting university of texas austin ut austin
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television, & Digital Media

    This was a pretty involved application since you need to attach all the general materials in addition to a script sample (15-20 pages long) and a PDF doc linking all of your video works you'd like to share. I was admitted after a really good 20-30 minute interview in which we talked about my...
    • lj1138
    • Application
    • georgia mfa uga university of georgia
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
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    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Boston University - MFA Screenwriting

    The application was relatively simple and the early deadline was a couple months later than most other schools so you can give some good focus to it. I was admitted and granted some pretty good scholarships but unfortunately the price was still too high for me to attend in good conscience.
    • lj1138
    • Application
    • boston boston univeristy mfa screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  19. lissa

    Interviewed UCLA Narrative Directing MFA Fall 2024

    First time applying for MFA program at UCLA, graduated from another school in the UC system with majors in Literature and Film Production. I was offered an interview in late February, the notification went straight to my spam. Took the last interview slot on Sunday. Still waiting to hear back...
    • lissa
    • Application
    • directing/film production mfa ucla 2024
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
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    Survey for School Project

    Hello! I am doing a short survey for BFA film students about perspectives on MFA film programs. If you could take a few minutes to take this survey, it would be greatly appreciated! PERSPECTIVES ON MFA PROGRAMS FOR FILM STUDENTS 2024

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