screenwriting

  1. J

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Screenwriting MFA

    Never got an interview, so I really just applied and it was radio silence until they emailed me that I did not get in. I submitted really early and was fairly confident in my application (I did get into USC), but ultimately I wanted to move into directing and away from screenwriting.
  2. J

    Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Emerson Writing for Film & TV MFA

    It was a relatively easy process. I expected them to interview, but they never did interviews for this program from what I can tell. Found out I got in with a scholarship at the same time.
  3. F

    Admitted (w/o Interview) NYU Tisch Film BFA Undergrad Fall 2024

    This is a very extensive application process. Be prepared to start early and revise, revise, revise. Another point I noticed: the admissions office was VERY responsive and very friendly. They always gave a welcoming reply and I never felt like they were judging me (big contrast to how my UCLA...
  4. sbhuntley

    Admitted (After Interview) 2024 Dramatic Writing NYU

    The application process was really smooth. Two months after submitting my materials, I received a request for an interview and within 3 weeks of that request had my interview and received my acceptance.
  5. sbhuntley

    Interviewed 2024 Columbia Directing and Screenwriting MFA

    The process has been extremely slow. I applied on the due date, then heard back and interviewed in February. Since then, I have heard nothing from the school, whether that be a rejection, acceptance, or waitilist.
  6. sbhuntley

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

    Throughout the application process, I heard nothing from the school. I did not receive an interview or any news beyond my rejection letter. I submitted everything on time and heard back basically the second I remembered to make a youSC account, so I think they probably had my rejection ready for...
  7. 0

    Admitted (After Interview) UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA Fall 2024

    UT Austin's application required a full-length script, which could be a 30-minute pilot, 60-minute pilot, or feature length movie. I had written a 30-minute pilot, which I used for all my applications. UT Austin was the second school to reach out to me for an interview, but the first school to...
  8. 0

    Admitted (After Interview) Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA Fall 2024

    The Columbia application process was similar to other schools requiring Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statements, and writing samples. Columbia asked applicants to write a few pages based on a prompt. I found Chapman's application slightly more challenging in that it asked for multiple...
  9. bddub24

    Loyola Marymount Screenwriting - Current/Alum Students POV

    Hi! I was admitted with a pretty good scholarship to LMU for the MFA Writing for the Screen program and am really excited at the prospect of the program. I'd love to hear from either screenwriting MFA track at LMU, current or past students. How is your experience? What's your biggest takeaway...
  10. mschoenberg72

    Admission Decision Not Received

    Hello everyone, I applied to USC SCA’s John Wells Screenwriting Division for a BFA and have not gotten an email or a change to my portal. However, many other applicants for the other programs in BFAs have been accepted (woop woop!) or have been let known of their decision. I did apply as an out...
  11. L

    NFTS Screenwriting - 2025 entry

    Hi everyone! Is anyone else planning on applying for the Screenwriting MA course at the NFTS? I've got three rejections under my belt so this might be my last rodeo with them but I think I'll give it one last shot.
  12. I

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Columbia MFA Directing/Screenwriting - 2024

    It was my first time applying. Overall, it went pretty well. For any people aspiring, I would say work on your creative written materials ASAP, so you have enough time to edit them to your liking. In addition, different schools have different ways they want materials to be formatted (so be aware...
  13. Siarrrrrrrahh

    Applied LFS MA Screenwriting

    So far the process has been okay, I don't have any practical film experience, so I can only hope my strong desire to write and whatever talent I have shines through!
  14. mschoenberg72

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC BFA Screenwriting - Fall 2024

    I really enjoyed it actually, the hardest part for me wasn't that hard but I just had to figure out how to format the actual screenplay samples through using YouTube videos and such. Overall I tried to make it as personal as possible, I’m hoping I did all right but I guess we shall see.
  15. younisuprety

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Screenwriting BU - 2024

    My IELTS expired on December 2023, I applied to the program well before that, turns out if the IELTS is valid while you submit the application, it's considered complete which is not the case everywhere.
  16. younisuprety

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin Screenwriting - 2024

    First time I am applying. The application is hassle-free. You put an application on the common Texas website, 'apply Texas'. Once you pay the amount, you can apply through the college website. Again, very simple if you have all the checklist materials.
  17. shanng

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Emerson College - Writing for Film and Television

    It was a very easy and straightforward application. If you attend the Zoom AMA's, they will give you a code for a fee waiver at the end. There's an opportunity to apply for a fellowship in the application which I think is pretty cool.
  18. shanng

    Denied (w/o Interview) Boston University - Screenwriting

    The video interview questions at the end were awkward and threw me for a loop. There wasn't enough time to process the question, then answer it succinctly, but outside of that it was a straightforward application.
  19. shanng

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Chapman University - Screenwriting

    The application process was straightforward, but there were a lot of materials to prepare so make sure you start early, so you can take your time and get all the materials in. I had a lot of fun writing the narrative scene
  20. shanng

    Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia University - Film MFA

    The application process was straightforward, but there were a lot of materials to prepare so make sure you start early, so you can take your time and get all the materials in. I had a lot of fun writing the narrative scene

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