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  1. K

    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern Writing for Screen and Stage MFA - Fall 2023

    First time applying and I knew I didn't get in when I saw others had been asked to interview over a week prior. Wasn't surprised to receive my rejection after that, especially since this was the application I turned in the latest and put in the least effort for (whoops). Still—bummer. The...
    • Kris 4_2
    • Application
    • 2023 mfa northwestern screenwriting writing for screen and stage
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  2. emmas

    Boston University MFA Screenwriting Fall 2023

    Hi everyone! I couldn't find a thread for this, but I just got my acceptance email!!! Who else applied/got in?
  3. ermonic

    Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing MFA 2023

    Smooth and uneventful. Submitted a couple weeks ahead of the deadline. Got an interview request and conducted the interview 4 days later. Am currently awaiting the final decision.
  4. N

    UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2023- how many people interview?

    Does anyone know if they interview everyone or just people they’re interested in?
  5. jorgeicotte

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Film Production MFA 2023

    First time applying. Pretty standard application. Didn't hear back from them for a while. I don't think they interview. Asked when decisions would be made and didn't get a reply until the rejection lol (admittedly only a couple of days later).
  6. E

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen & TV MFA 2023

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  7. K

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen & TV MFA - Fall 2023

    This was my first time applying and I honestly didn't expect to get in; most of my materials were done at the very last minute, but that doesn't mean I didn't put great thought and effort into them. My ten-page writing sample was the only thing I had prepared beforehand. The decision...
    • Kris 4_2
    • Application
    • 2023 mfa screenwriting usc writing for screen & television
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  8. frosty_red_raider

    Admitted (After Interview) Lipscomb University MFA in Film and TV Production - Fall 2023

    My application process was simple. I spoke with the Department Chair in September, and had been in constant communication with my Graduate Admissions Advisor. The hardest part of the entire process was deciding which documentary I wanted to send.
  9. 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...
  10. notaprincess

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Boston University Screenwriting Fall 2023

    Good! BU didn't have too many requirements, but they do have the Kira assessment which is interesting. Answering recorded questions was much more awkward than I anticipated. I had 3 video questions and it's sort of a substitute for an interview. Other than that, I liked that BU let you submit 2...
  11. E

    Applied TISCH - Dramatic Writing - Fall 2023

    The application process went well! Felt slightly more daunting than the AFI application with the submission option of a 100+ word screenplay but I opted to submit a pilot instead. Overall, fairly good!
  12. E

    Applied AFI - SCREENWRITING - FALL 2023

    The application process was okay! I really enjoyed the prompt for the five page screenplay and everything else was fairly straightforward. Had a couple of international student based issues and didn’t receive any reply but managed to figure it out myself.
  13. anythingatall

    Admitted (w/o Interview) NYFA Filmmaking MFA Spring 2023

    Was in correspondence with a very helpful admission guidance counsellor through email throughout the admission progress. I attended their 4 Weeks Filmmaking program before and therefore had a lot of questions about visa renewal and migration stuff. Had to upload documents onto NYFA admissions...
  14. thx13

    Admitted (After Interview) LMU MFA

    Process was intense! Lots to submit, I was def overwhelmed but excited. This is my first time applying. I think my personal statement was a touch too long but I stayed under the requirement. Also, the website has different information on the requirement than the actual application portal does...
    • thx13
    • Application
    • lmu lmu 2023 lmu film and television production lmu sftv mfa
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  15. 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...
    • jackaaron
    • Application
    • application dramatic writing fall 2023 mfa mfa 2023 nyu nyu 2023 screenwriring
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  16. K

    Chapman Fall 2023 All MFA Programs

    Starting this thread for community and questions as we play the waiting game. There doesn't seem to be many of us Chapman folks so this thread is for applicants to all of the MFA programs in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. I think someone did create one specifically for applicants to...
  17. A

    Denied (After Interview) MFA Dramatic Writing - NYU

    I've really enjoyed myself! It inspired me to write and gave me the motivation to finish my screenplay! I submitted a half an hour pilot in US format. I did find it really hard writing the statement of purpose with such a small amount of words but I was really happy with it in the end after...
    • Arthrax
    • Application
    • dramatic writing graduate mfa mfa dramatic writing nyc nyu screenwriter screenwriting writer writing
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  18. A

    Advice needed on the film in portfolio for schools

    Hi everyone, I'm in the process of applying to MFAs in the US, Canada and the UK and as you all know they all require some form of visual sample of your work. Now, I attempted to shoot a short film this year that I was going to use to apply for film school with and I spent a lot of money on it...
  19. K

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) USC MFA Writing for Screen and TV - Fall 2023

    Second time applying. Much happier with my creative challenges this time around but less happy with my 10-page sample. Also submitted the same (slightly edited) autobiographical statement which maybe I should have re-written but hey-ho.
  20. B

    Chapman MFA Screenwriting 2023

    Wishing everyone luck as we head into the final weeks approaching the deadline! Creating this thread for community/questions/moral support as we move forward with our applications and interview processes!

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