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    Need some advice - every MFA program needs a creative portfolio but I don't have one

    Here's my background, I'm 25 a recent graduate with a degree in Finance, I recently decided that I want to become a filmmaker. In regards to that, I have no creative portfolio, I have limited experience a complete beginner other than being on someone else's film set a few times. I have ideas on...
  2. Northwester Documentary Media MFA - 2024

    Applied Northwester Documentary Media MFA - 2024

    Northwestern is my top choice, so I focused most of my efforts on this application. I submitted early, though I am still waiting for one letter of recommendation.
  3. prodigalsun

    Chapman Directing Emphasis 2024 MFA

    Hey! I haven't found a thread for Chapman 2024 MFA Directing so I thought I would start one!
  4. ChamomileCami

    MFA DePaul Screenwriting + Northwestern Writing for Screen and Stage Experiences So Far?

    Hello Everyone, I'm curious, for those in the MFA Screenwriting program at DePaul or the Writing for Screen and Stage Northwestern program, what have your experience been like so far? Who have been your best professors/courses you've taken/things you loved? What are things that you wish you...
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    UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2024

    I know it's super early, but per request, I'm starting this thread. Wishing everyone the best of luck with their applications!
  6. iheartmfa

    Scholarships for Fall 2024

    Anybody know of outside-school scholarships that have application periods this Fall 2023? Applying to MFA directing programs for Fall 2024, don't want to miss any scholarship deadlines. Or most popular film scholarships to apply for -- could only find info on NATAS scholarships in the...
  7. smatney33

    4th Times the Charm (I hope)

    Hello, my name is Sam (she/her). I am 21 years old having just graduated from undergrad this past May. I am located in Virginia and have been interested in attending film school since I was 17. Screenwriting has always been the goal (although eventually writing & directing my own films would be...
  8. AidanCallahan

    Aspiring screenwriter looking to apply for MFA programs. I would love any advice or words of wisdom!

    Hey everybody, my name is Aidan Callahan (he/him) and I'm 22 years old. I recently graduated from Xavier University where I studied Writing with Film and Theatre minors. I'm just now starting my application process, hoping to be able to join a screenwriting MFA program for the fall of 2024...
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    Has anyone else NOT heard back yet from UCLA MFA Screenwriting ‘23?

    Hey all…. I applied like normal for the UCLA MFA 2023 Screenwriting, had my interview on Feb and 16th. They told me I’m being considered for the Feature track. I saw on this form that a lot of people heard back early March . I sent admissions an email March 9th asking for an update and they...
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    Transfer into a BA Production degree VS applying for a MFA Production degree

    What advantages/disadvantages between going for a BA in production (transferring after two years at another college) VS completing your undergraduate degree and applying for a MFA in film production? I am a freshman at UC Berkeley and will declare for a bachelors in film studies during my...
  11. K

    Denied (After Interview) Columbia Writing for Film & TV MFA - Fall 2023

    Honestly, I feel kind of slighted with this one because I had the opportunity to interview with three faculty members and thought it went pretty well. Maybe the fact that the interview didn't flow as smoothly or easily as Chapman's should have clued me in that I wasn't going to get in. Oh...
    • Kris 4_2
    • Application
    • 2023 columbia mfa screenwriting writing for film and television
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Writing for Film & Television MFA - Fall 2023

    Applied in December. Got an interview invite early February. Interviewed by two faculty members in mid February. Received an email today instructing me to check my online application. Waitlisted.
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    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
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    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA MFA Cinematography 2023

    The application process was quite stressful for me, as it was my first time applying for a Masters, I'm not familiar with the US system, and UCLA feels intimidating (I honestly applied while being sure I'd probably never ever get in lol) although they don't ask you for a portfolio or previous...
  15. K

    USC MFA 2023 - Scholarships, anyone?

    Hi all! Has anyone who was accepted into any of USC's MFA programs heard back about scholarships/fellowships? I emailed admissions awhile back and they said to hold tight until the end of March as they're still rolling out decision letters. Just curious as to whether anyone else has gotten a...
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    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Chapman Fall 23 Screenwriting MFA

    I was surprised they only wanted to see 20/30 pages of a feature, as it didn't seem like enough to make a full judgement, but I guess it helps people with less experience. The PS and transformational moment were pretty standard. I liked that the prompt didn't have to be a script. I wrote a...
  17. Chapman Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023

    Admitted (After Interview) Chapman Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023

    This was my first time applying! As with all my other applications, the first half of my 20-page writing sample was the only thing I had prepared beforehand. Got the interview notification email at 10:18 a.m. on Feb 22nd and I (fool that I am) panicked when I saw that only the next day (23rd)...
  18. K

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023

    Little bit (okay, fine—a lot) bummed I didn't get in because this was an application I put a lot of thought and effort into, but I know AFI is stupidly competitive and this is only my first time applying with very limited film experience. As with my USC app, most of my materials were done at the...
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    Is Ohio University worth going to?

    Hello everyone. I was recently accepted to OU, but I don't know a ton about the program. It was recommend to me by a former professor, and I'll be talking with her about it as well, but I was hoping someone on here would have some information. It isn't one of the ranked programs, but I'm not...
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    Admitted (After Interview) NYU MFA Grad Film Fall 2023

    Application process was good. They are the only school that had a creative writng, dramatic story sample. I actually took a screenplay idea and turned it into prose but they also had specific prompts they want you to write about so it's probably better to spend more time on it, I admittedly did...

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