screenwriting

  1. Congyue

    Interview Scheduled Chapman University Film MFA Showrunner Program

    I put TV writing and producing there, as I didn't see the showrunner thread. But the application portal says it's called Showrunner Program. Maybe it's a new thread? The application process is clear and straight forward. The required materials are similar to those of USC's, and basically the...
  2. G

    Applied UCLA Screenwriting MFA- 2025

    My first time applying. Application process was not bad. Biggest challenge was submitting 2 completed writing samples. Other than that it was pretty straightforward. I submitted an hour long drama and an half hour dramedy. I applied for the TV writing track.
  3. S

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

    Smooth; my first time applying. Re: questions, USC's admissions department was responsive and helpful. I am open to answering questions about the process. ________________________________________________________
  4. S

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) LMU Writing for the Screen MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying. I had one brief, general meeting with an LMU SFTV recruiter prior to applying. (1/29) I did not hear back regarding interviews when Writing and Producing for TV MFA candidates did. I am open to answering questions about the process...
  5. S

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) DePaul Screenwriting MFA - 2025

    Smooth; my first time applying. I was encouraged to reach out to past/current faculty members to understand if DePaul was right for me. I am open to answering questions about the process. ________________________________________________________
  6. agielpdf

    Applied LFA MA Screenwriting 2025

    It all went relatively smoothly. I already had a CV: it’s not packed, because I have never had a job, but my current place of study has collaborative kind of mentality, so I worked on couple projects for clients. Personal statement… kinda boring. Just a funny story and some yapping about my...
  7. R

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Loyola Marymount - MFA Writing and Producing for Television

    Simple, well-put together application and fairly straight-forward. All materials have long descriptions of expectations. A video portion is required to answer questions. Full-length original 1/2 hour screenplay a major factor in the application
  8. czu

    Denied (After Interview) Northwestern Writing for the Screen and Stage Fall 2025

    This process went pretty well and I'm glad I had done it before because I was a little more prepared than last year, especially for some of the more random supplemental materials. Plus, my UC Riverside app had a lot of material that I could reuse for these prompts so that was good. Somehow I...
    • czu
    • Application
    • mfa screenwriting screenwriting 2025
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  9. WillBeetle

    Admitted (w/o Interview) Chapman Writing for Film and Television BFA - 2025

    The application process went very smoothly for me! I found out about Chapman near the end of summer 2024. Prior to this, when I brought up my desire to attend film school, I'd only really had people recommend UCLA, USC, NYU, and the like. Chapman, and specifically Dodge College, seemed to differ...
  10. czu

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) UC Riverside Screenwriting MFA Fall 2025

    This one was kind of rough. Really exciting program but wow, the directions were very confusing. Their site has a ton of old info that directly conflicts with the actual application instructions and there isn’t even a clear due date because lots of the deadlines on the site and in promotional...
    • czu
    • Application
    • screenwriting screenwriting 2025
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  11. czu

    Admitted (After Interview) DePaul University Screenwriting MFA Fall 2025

    This one was rough. A FOUR PAGE SOP?! I don't know, maybe I'm old and tired, but it just felt like that was such a huge canvas that I didn't really need, but I didn't want to be that guy who only used like two pages, so I felt like I was filling it with so much fluff. I applied for the general...
  12. czu

    Interviewed Carnegie Mellon Dramatic Writing MFA Fall 2025

    Another one of those weird places that wants you to submit on two different platforms. I find that sort of annoying honestly lol. I really like that you could submit a full screenplay, but I definitely turned this in during a really hectic time and I already found a typo - eek! I've heard that...
  13. czu

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

    Application wasn't too bad. I really felt like I vibed with the 750 word limit this year where in the past it's sometimes felt too short compared to other programs. As always, glad that there's crossover between this application and the RTF, and it felt like that was made slightly more seamless...
  14. R

    Denied (w/o Interview) UCLA - Screenwriting

    Very straight forward application with freedom of open prompts. Can include two half-an-hour screenplays for television or one feature-length screenplay. Personal statement and statement of intent required. No other essays required.
  15. R

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC MFA Writing for Screen and Television

    Lengthy application with multiple prompt sections. Long form essays, speaking about experiences included as well. Only allows for up to 10 pages of a screenplay. Not challenging, but definitely takes a decent amount of time. Financial aid prompts and additional screenplay to receive scholarships
  16. HatsOnHatsOnHats

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting

    The application itself was pretty straightforward. I was a little disappointed with the online info sessions, since the one I attended was not at all geared toward helping current applicants. The moderator was just asking a group of grads about their experience at AFI, but not in a helpful way...
  17. HatsOnHatsOnHats

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC MFA Grad Writing for Film and TV

    No big surprises or administrative hurdles. I also applied to the grad producing program and they did have me rank the two programs in terms of preference which I thought was interesting. The two scene prompts were interesting and fun to get into.
  18. E

    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern Writing for the Screen & Stage- MFA, 2025

    The application process for Northwestern has been okay so far! I will say it's been a little challenging to answer so many general statements without feeling like I'm saying the same thing over and over again, but I think I struck an okay balance with it all. I appreciate that they ask for a...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film mfa northwestern screenwriting theatre mfa writing for screen and stage
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  19. E

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) BU Screenwriting- MFA, 2025

    Applying to the BU Screenwriting Program felt really straight forward and relatively simple, compared to some other schools! I enjoyed how the Kira assessment gives the school an opportunity to see and hear their applicants talk about their work. It was also nice to be able to submit 2 ten-page...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 boston university communications film mfa screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  20. E

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin Screenwriting- MFA, 2025

    The application process has gone smoothly, though I will say there are a few things about the application site itself that are a little confusing. There's no official submission button, which feels a little nerve-wracking- and it also takes a good while for letters of recommendation to appear on...
    • evgarey
    • Application
    • 2025 film mfa radio screenwriting television ut austin
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry

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