screenwriting mfa application

  1. unwinding-dreams

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing MFA - Fall 2024

    Ehhhhh….it went okay! I did my SOP very very last minute and it may be the worst of the bunch, but it’s okay! Overall it was a much simpler application than some of the others. The SOP prompt is more “why this program” focused, so just come into it with a damn good reason “why NYU” and the SOP...
  2. unwinding-dreams

    Denied (w/o Interview) Michener Center for Writers - Writing MFA (Screenwriting & Fiction)

    It was super nerve-wracking because the application portal is really clunky and weird. After I submitted my application and entered MyStatus, MyStatus always said it was "in review" which scared me a little bit. Also, every time you upload a document, it doesn't replace the old one, it just adds...
  3. unwinding-dreams

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) University of Texas at Austin Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2024

    It was super nerve-wracking because the application portal is really clunky and weird. After I submitted my application and entered MyStatus, MyStatus always said it was "in review" which scared me a little bit. Also, every time you upload a document, it doesn't replace the old one, it just adds...
  4. X

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) FSU MFA FILM - Fall 2021

    Submitted my application the day of the deadline. I submitted a short film I did cinematography for, a film reel, and a 20-page screenplay. I also wrote a 2-page scene (an application requirement for the program).
  5. Nelste

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Emerson College - MFA Writing for Film and Television, Fall 2020 (low residency)

    First time applying to Emerson college. For my writing sample, I Included 15 pages of a feature film screenplay with its logline. Per Emerson's requirements, I submitted a 3-page personal statement, my resume/portfolio, and 3 recommendations.
  6. caruss

    Best MFA for TV writing?

    Hey everyone! I'm a college senior graduating this December with a degree in film. I'm excited by the idea of writing features, but my interest is mainly television. Since the application period coincides with the tail-end of my thesis (and I don't have much money), I'm trying to be...
  7. M

    Accepted to NYU - Dramatic Writing AMA (Ask Me Anything)

    Currently accepted to NYU - Dramatic Writing MFA and attending in the Fall. All questions welcome! Best, P

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