mfa

  1. whatshername11

    Applied UCLA Producers Program - MFA

    Super simple essays, uploaded one visual example/video link, which was optional. Had to upload 2 treatments, film or TV is ok. This was my second time applying. Didn't get an interview last time.
  2. Chris W

    Columbia Film School MFA Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to Columbia film school for an MFA? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. Our interview with the Columbia admissions team can be found here...
  3. Chris W

    FSU Film School MFA Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to FSU film school for an MFA? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. Our interview with the FSU admissions team can be found here...
  4. Chris W

    Chapman Film School MFA Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to Chapman film school for an MFA? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread to meet your fellow applicants. They've completely revamped their film school this year. Our interview with the Chapman admissions team can be found here...
  5. H

    Any other schools train auteur film directors like NYU TISCH?

    Hi friends, I've leaned that NYU's graduate film program allows students writer their own scripts, then directs and edits it. Students collaborate/help others' set only as gaffer, cameraman etc. Is there any other film schools in the world got the similar mode instead of mandatorily...
  6. Noahm

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Film Production MFA

    The application process went well, I tried to focus on really bringing out a vulnerable part of myself in the personal statement. I read in the interview with the USC admissions member that was posted on here that this is where a lot of folks could go further with their application, so we'll see...
  7. J

    US film school bfa transfer VS US film graduate after finishing bfa in korea

    Hi guys, I'm film major (bfa)student from south korea, and now serving in korea military. (Discharge at 2025 Dec) I've been dreamed about studying film at US, which has hollywood and such a great film industry. So now i'm thinking about transferring to USC, Nyu, ucla film school. But 1. high...
  8. K

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman University Sreenwriting MFA - 25 Fall

    The application process went pretty smoothly. Although I did wait till the very last day to submit my stuff, I did that to seek advice and help from others to make my personal statement and scripts more appealing. The 10-page script I submitted is basically a first draft; however, the three-page...
  9. K

    HELP! 2025 Admit: Choosing between UCLA and NYU for an MFA in Screenwriting/Dramatic Writing

    Hi there everyone. Thanks for taking a look... I've been racking my brain for a couple days over this decision and I thought it was time to ask some "pro's." This forum was the first one to come up :) I've read across the internet that NYU and UCLA are top schools, however, I hear different...
  10. S

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing MFA - 2025

    Smooth; this was my first time applying for the program. I did not receive an interview notification. I am open to answering questions about the process and insights from friends who interviewed and were accepted. ---------------------------------------
  11. S

    DePaul Screenwriting MFA 2025

    Hi! Who's admitted? Who's going? Comedy Concentration folks? What do you write about?
  12. coder-writer

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting - Fall 2025

    It was a pretty straightforward application! The whole "record and introduce yourself" thing was something I didn't except (and hadn't seen on any other application). I ended up using a simple green screen in my apartment, a $200 used DSLR, and a lav mic to record it. Curious what other peoples'...
  13. tiraolkdari

    Admitted (After Interview) Stony Brook - Film MFA Screenwriting for Fall 2025

    I realized I wanted to apply to grad schools in the middle of December. I don't know what's expected or common for applicants, but this felt to me like a pretty late start. Luckily, I had a fair amount of practice with similar application materials for screenwriting competitions and fellowships...
  14. S

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) NYU Grad Film - 2025

    The application was definitely arduous but not terrible overall. To be honest I decided to apply around 1pm on the day it was due, and I submitted my application about 10 minutes before the deadline. Would not recommend taking this route lol. I asked for recommendation letters that day, and they...
  15. coder-writer

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television MFA - Fall of 2025

    The application process was pretty straightforward! For the creative writing sample, I had a lot of existing short pieces of writing (poems, 2-3 page personal essays, etc.) so that was more of a "pick your favorite children and bundle them together" kinda situation for me. For my creative...
  16. A

    Denied (After Interview) Northwestern MFA Writing for Stage and Screen

    So far so good! First time applying to grad schools. Applied to NU and a school in London. Background is Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Most of my writing focus thus far has been plays, but slowly dabbling in television scripts and screenplays.
  17. M

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) NYU Grad Film

    The process was pretty straightforward. I already had a pretty accomplished film to submit as a part of my application. Most of my time went to my narrative statement and writing sample. I started my application in September and submitted a day before the deadline.
  18. A

    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA - Fall 2025

    Everything has gone smoothly. The admissions office representative I connected with was very warm and helpful! Pleasantly surprised to have received an interview invite. Admitted off the waitlist for Screenwriting & Directing instead of Writing for Film & TV... which I'm okay with! Attending.
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  19. M

    Admitted (After Interview) SAIC MFA program in FVNMA

    An easy application indeed! Specially as they offer application fee waivers and I got one. No prompts are needed, so basically just a statement and portfolio!
  20. S

    Denied (After Interview) Columbia Writing for Film & Television MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying Re: questions, Columbia SOA's admissions department was responsive, generous, and helpful. I spoke with a current student with the help of their incredible Admissions Assistant. Denied on 3/28 after interview on 2/24. I thought the interview was extremely...

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