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  1. M

    Applied NYU Grad Film

    This one was tough. Had a hard time fitting everything into the word count so I'm not sure I was able to fully realize some scripts. Also had a tough time with the self tape video haha.
  2. 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. ---------------------------------------
  3. S

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU Grad Film

    Really loved the application process! There were parts that were challenging, but I felt that it made me dig a little deeper into discovering what I want to make in the future.
  4. kasrin

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA - 2025

    First time applying, the application process was pretty straightforward. Submitted a full-length screenplay (118 pages), resume, a personal statement i wasn't all that confident in, and 3 letters of rec.
  5. 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...
  6. D

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Grad Film - 2025

    The application was long and arduous! I worked on my essay 5 months lol. This year we were requires to submit a 1-2 min video telling the school something about ourselves that they wouldn't get from our personal statement. This felt really tough--tougher than the writing.
    • darvadan
    • Application
    • directing nyc film schools nyu screenwriting
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  7. K

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA

    International student. First time applying to NYU. Enjoyed application process. Been prepping for interview for past few weeks. Nervous but confident!
  8. I

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) NYU MBA/MFA Dual Degree

    Honestly, the dual degree application is the longest thing I’ve ever seen and it really tests our passion and dedication. I really enjoyed it and I think everything they ask for allows us to fully express our ideas.
  9. B

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA - 2025

    Only submitting one writing sample was intimidating but made the app process easier. Didn’t feel particularly great about my personal statement, but hoping the sample makes up for it.
  10. whatshername11

    Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Film MFA - Producing

    Application portal was a little confusing given I had to check boxes every few questions confirming I am applying to the right program. Lots of questions, but you can get through it in a week. Have to double check you selected the right boxes for each question given how many there were.
  11. M

    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...
  12. H

    NYU Tisch MFA Dramatic Writing 2025

    Who's applying? Good luck!
  13. D

    Formatting (and examples) of one-page feature film treatment for MFA applications?

    I'm applying for some MFA film programs and I'm currently working on my Feature Film Treatment for Columbia and NYU. I've got a longer treatment (nearly 20 pages) but I'm struggling with getting it into one page, double spaced, 12pt Courier font. The Columbia prompt reads: Feature film...
  14. apricot

    Admitted (w/o Interview) NYU Undergraduate Dramatic Writing BFA

    I submitted my portfolio with a screenplay, stage play, and a short story. I had never written scripts beforehand. I wrote my short story very last minute.
    • apricot
    • Application
    • dramatic writing 2025 nyu screenwriting
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  15. filmschooluvr2000

    NYU vs. Columbia

    I was curious if anyone has insight on the tendency for Columbia to offer scholarships for graduate MFA directing / screenwriting students? I've read that NYU typically offers at most around 25,000 per student per year, but I was curious how Columbia compares to this. Thank you kindly in advance!
  16. L

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU GRAD FILM

    Great! Straightforward. I have spent a decent amount of time in the industry and on set. I think I probably could have a successful career if I moved to LA, but as of now work is slow in NYC and I figured that NYU would give me the boost I need for more consistent work. Besides that, I want to...
  17. C

    NYU or Columbia for Screenwriting?

    April 15 is coming up and I still have a decision to make! I am very grateful to have been accepted into MFA programs at both NYU (Dramatic Writing) and Columbia (Film - Writing for Film and TV Concentration). I am most interested in TV writing, but excited to learn other formats as well. I am...
  18. Z

    Denied (After Interview) NYU Fall 2024 Grad Film

    Application was fun and interesting! This was unique in that the writing samples were both prompted. They had us write a dramatic story in PROSE, something I had never done before. It was an interesting exercise. I then adapted that prose story into a short script that I used for my Columbia app.
  19. anxious-meringue

    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Grad Film MFA 2024

    Process was good. I loved the interviewers. The department chair called me in the afternoon to let me know I had gotten in and then my letter and fin aid was available the following day
  20. B

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing MFA - Fall 2024

    The application process was easy. I don't feel like they ask for too much. They really just want to see your writing stand on its own. I feel like it was straightforward. They are really looking for unique voices, so try and lean into that.

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