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  1. B

    Waitlisted (After Interview) UCLA Film Production MFA

    The application process was fine. It had the least amount of work, since it was only based on the statement of purpose, a short film pitch, and the letters of recommendation. I was pretty happy with my short film pitch, but I was also worried that it wasn't enough to understand my taste and...
  2. D

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA Producer's Progrm

    The application was on the longer side, but I liked the opportunities to showcase various samples of my work. The interview was short and sweet, four questions total, and 4 panelists.
  3. tylerrjenkins

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA MFA - Directing/Production Narrative

    No newly created short film was required for this application, just existing materials + interview. Interview went very well, and I was confident of getting in after our discussion.
  4. Noahm

    Denied (w/o Interview) UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA

    The application process was fine, was able to repurpose a few essays from my USC application. The emphasis on written work/ lack of a video requirement was surprising. They got back to me faster than expected from the previous notification dates listed here.
  5. neatomosquito

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2026

    First time applying to UCLA. I'd considered applying before, but the two required feature-length screenplays always scared me off. But this year I finally had a feature I felt very good about (the other I wrote in undergrad and hadn't looked at in nearly a decade). So I finally took the plunge...
  6. featherless

    Declined Admission (Off Waitlist After Interview) UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)

    Spent the majority of the time working on the treatment. In the end, I felt that it was fairly strong. However, I was revising my Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement up until the deadline, so I felt that I could've allocated more time on those essays instead of going all-in on the treatment.
  7. whatshername11

    Applied UCLA Producers Program - MFA

    Super simple essays, uploaded one visual example/video link, which was optional. Had to upload 2 treatments, film or TV is ok. This was my second time applying. Didn't get an interview last time.
  8. Chris W

    UCLA TFT Film School Undergrad Applicants 2026

    Are you applying to UCLA film school as an undergrad? This is the thread for all 2026 application year discussions. Reply to this thread and meet your fellow applicants. Also, be sure to check out our guide on applying to UCLA...
  9. Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 2)

    Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 2)

    Part two of FilmSchool.org’s interview with Brian Patrick Fagan, Director of UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs, shifts from admissions to the classroom. Fagan explains the unique features of Directing, Writing for Television, Screenwriting, and Acting programs; what makes instructors uniquely...
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  10. Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)

    Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)

    UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a traditional MFA — and at a more affordable price point for many students. Led by seasoned industry professionals in the heart of Los Angeles, these...
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    • Category: Admissions Interviews
  11. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of this exclusive interview for FilmSchool.org Supporting Members, Alexa Pellegrini speaks with award-winning filmmaker Liz Hinlein about her current projects, including a prequel and an immersive VR documentary. Hinlein discusses her work as a film coach, sharing how she helps...
  12. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Liz Hinlein’s filmmaking career showcases an artist who embraces emerging mediums like virtual reality to connect the past with the present. Before graduating with an MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory, Hinlein grew up in Haverford, Pennsylvania, alongside her...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
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  13. J

    US film school bfa transfer VS US film graduate after finishing bfa in korea

    Hi guys, I'm film major (bfa)student from south korea, and now serving in korea military. (Discharge at 2025 Dec) I've been dreamed about studying film at US, which has hollywood and such a great film industry. So now i'm thinking about transferring to USC, Nyu, ucla film school. But 1. high...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. P

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA Producer's Program - Fall 2025

    The process for this one was pretty simple. Three recommendations, a couple of personal statement-style essays as well as three short-answer questions and two treatment samples for the program itself. I was very proud of my work on the treatment samples!
  17. WillBeetle

    UCLA TFT BA Interview Help - Fall 2025

    I got the notification from Accepted today that I've been invited to interview for UCLA TFT's undergraduate program. I honestly hadn't expected to hear back from UCLA at all considering thier notorious selectivity, and although I'm obviously excited, I'm also pretty nervous. I haven't had to...
  18. Z

    UCLA - Producers Program Fall 2025

    Hi everyone! Haven't found a thread on this program so started one. Let's support each other in this thread
  19. 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.
  20. whatshername11

    Denied (w/o Interview) UCLA Producers Program Fall 2025

    It was easy but some short essay questions were vague and hard to answer, a personal statement, statement of purpose, and 2 treatments. Also needed 3 recommendations.

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