screenwriting

  1. E

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA Screenwriting MFA - Film Track

    The application process has gone well. I believe the hardest part was the two original screenplays required in the materials, as it was the longest work in all applications. Overall, it went well.
  2. zk-writer-01

    Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU - Screenwriting - 2026

    My application went well and I enjoyed the film prompts that FSU provided. I wrote 3 scripts I am very proud of, created a resume of all my previous film work as an SFX artist. I also included my high school experience in both live sports broadcasting and film competitors which I have been...
  3. Zeezaweez

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Screenwriting Emerson Fall 2026

    The application process was pretty straightforward and easy. Much simpler than other programs and very easy to understand. I even got a fee waiver very easily just by emailing the school.
  4. Zeezaweez

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) DePaul Screenwriting Fall 2026

    The application was simple, with clear instructions. No uploading issues or need to contact admissions. Much easier than expected, a seamless, stress-free process. I loved the process.
  5. TheLiteraryConsultancy

    Bursary opportunity for screenwriters & script writers from The Literary Consultancy

    Hello FilmSchool.org! The Literary Consultancy has an amazing opportunity for screenwriters and script writers . Are you looking to reenergise your creative practice? Do you want to reconnect with your writing? Join The Literary Consultancy's Amplify programme, led by accredited coach and...
  6. A

    Admitted (After Interview) 2025 Entry - Royal Central School for Speech and Drama MA in Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television

    So far so good! CV, 20 page sample, and at least one letter of recommendation. But interactions with the program thru online informational sessions have been very helpful! Interview was 30 minutes. Casual chat with a senior lecturer. Discussed why the program, what I’m working on, and the...
  7. whotfisfuco

    NFTS MA Screenwriting 2026

    Hey, guys! Has anyone applied to the Screenwriting MA at NFTS???
  8. S

    Denied (After Interview) NFTS MA Screenwriting, Spring 2026 intake

    Had some trouble answering some of the word limit questions eg "why do you want to study at this point in your life?" and writing a decent number of words to reach the word count. I spent more time on it than I expected to but luckily submitted before the deadline. Make sure you apply sooner...
  9. whotfisfuco

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) AFI Screenwriting 2025

    It was a bit daunting for sure because this is my first time applying to film schools, and I had no expectations of getting into AFI. The interview went a bit okay- like IDK if there was some internet issue that there was some kind of lag, but there were some awkward pauses, but I guess it was...
  10. tokyofilmclub

    Interview Scheduled NFTS Screenwriting MA

    Was admitted but unfortunately they couldn't offer me funding and I was unable to accept. I'm likely going to apply again this year but I'm worried I will run into the same problem.
  11. H

    Denied (After Interview) NFTS Screenwriting MA

    Good so far - answered all 8 questions in detail and wrote a new 12 page excerpt - will update! Questions are essentially - why should you come here - was a good process for working out if I shoud!
  12. L

    Admitted (After Interview) NFTS Screenwriting

    ADMISSION STEPS - Apply (includes 10 page writing sample and short essay response questions) - Round 1: Hear back about interview - Interview: 30min writing test (in my case they gave us a number of pictures and we had to create a film pitch from one image), then head into a panel interview...
  13. M

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) UCLA Screenwriting MFA: TV track

    Not sure if this is helpful, but a little about me: I graduated with BFA in acting from UNCSA in 2018. Did UCLA's Professional Program in 2022-2023 where I won the drama pilot competition at the end of the program and was featured in Deadline. Had a few other high placements in competitions and...
  14. 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...
  15. K

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC - Screenwriting MFA - 2025

    It was great. Ended up putting off for too long but the prompts lead to some submission work I was really proud of. I was an idiot though, and didn't apply for financial assistance because I had assumed that tuition was covered for MFA students at USC only later to realize that was only the...
  16. J

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU DRAMATIC WRITING MFA 2025

    first time applying. went smooth. submitted a television pilot. interviewed with a faculty on march 20th, 2025. really enjoyed our conversation. seems like a great program.
  17. CityStomper

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Feirstein Graduate School of CInema

    One thing others can keep in mind is that though I will be focusing on screenwriting, I only submitted one screenplay as a writing sample, with the others being short fiction. This was in addition to footage of my undergrad productions. The program seems very holistic and well-rounded and my...
  18. N

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC MFA in Writing for Screen and TV - Fall 2025

    Applied with a sketch packet that I felt was strong. This is the one program that didn't work out that I really thought I had a shot at at least getting waitlisted between my sample and other docs. Should I have instead done something from a pilot? Maybe. Who's to say?
  19. N

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin Michener MFA in Screenwriting - Fall 2025

    Another one with brutal odds, so you can't be too upset about it not working out. Felt like the application was fairly straightforward, and it would've been cool to have a funded program like that, but it is what it is.
  20. N

    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern MFA in Writing for Screen and Stage - Fall 2025

    Applied with ten pages consisting of a 7 page short film and a 3 page sketch to show variety. Bummed it didn't work out, but from what I hear, they get hundreds of apps for four slots, so you can't be too upset about something like that not working out. Appreciated the later submission deadline...

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