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  1. jacobsullivan

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2024

    The application process overall was pretty straightforward. Preparing and Submitting the materials was easily done in the portal. When they got back to me for an interview, I didn't see the first email sent on the 24th due to it being in my spam. Thankfully the time-sensitive email went to my...
  2. A

    USC MFA Film Production vs UCLA MFA Screenwriting

    Hi all, Would love to get the thoughts of users on here and current/former students of both schools! I'm an international student going to the US on a J-1 visa with a large sponsored scholarship for one year only and have been admitted to two schools but I'm having a hard time in seeing what...
  3. vidhaini20

    Interviewed UCLA Directing MFA Program

    I reached out to the admissions email on March 28th, 2024, and they replied saying the application is still in process. Honestly, in my humble opinion, I felt good about my last interview with UCLA, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. It's tough, especially after getting rejected...
  4. 8ballqueen

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA MFA Film Production (Directing) - 2024

    It’s been a long, windy road. I only applied to two programs for Film and the rest were MA/PhD programs. The UCLA application is simpler in nature, I’d just suggest really taking the writing sample seriously. If I can offer any advice, it’d be to write from something you know that you can...
  5. MildBlandChiliPepper

    Denied (After Interview) UCLA

    So far so good! The materials were a little contradictory so I pored over the info on this site and their paperwork like a lawyer. It seems to have helped so far because I am in for an interview! I submitted two and three-page responses as extra documents instead of filling them out in the...
  6. HannahLSam

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA - Cinematography MFA 2024

    The application went well! It was interesting to apply to a Cinematography program without providing any visual supplements. It was all writing samples with the most narrative being an essay on Cinematography as Storytelling. The others were writing samples of personal/purpose statements.
  7. smatney33

    Denied (After Interview) UCLA - 2024 MFA Production/Directing

    I thought the process was pretty straight forward and required less materials than other schools I’d applied to. Two essays, resume, and a short film treatment that I enjoyed writing. I do wish that they allowed you to submit a short film with your materials. ***Something helpful that I found...
  8. prodigalsun

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA Production/Directing MFA

    I struggled with writing the SOP and Personal Statement. I found this application to be a lot less "fun" than other ones (i.e. USC). But I am happy with what I was finally able to produce. I'm glad I gave myself a lot of time to brainstorm, edit, brainstorm, edit, on and on.
  9. A

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA MFA Screenwriting Fall 2024

    I think it went ok? I found it very hard to write the statement of purpose and the personal statement at just 500 words each, and because of the confusing instructions: on the portal, it said you had to upload a document with single-spaced sentences, and on the film and TV checklist it asked for...
  10. N

    UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2024

    I know it's super early, but per request, I'm starting this thread. Wishing everyone the best of luck with their applications!
  11. UCLA Film School: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA TFT Student

    UCLA Film School: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA TFT Student

    As the only film school nationwide where theater, film, television, and digital media studies are concentrated within a single professional school, University of California Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on training in...
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  12. DJPorras89

    The Brave and the Bold

    Hello all! My name is Dave and I am currently pursuing graduate studies in Film Production. Like some of you on here, my path to filmmaking was not the most traditional. I had previously attended Colorado State University - Pueblo straight out of high school but a personal tragedy prompted me to...
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  13. The Top 13 Film Certificate Programs

    The Top 13 Film Certificate Programs

    Film certificate programs help novice filmmakers and seasoned professionals grow their professional and creative toolkits for a more affordable price. Explore top-rated film certificate programs for every student, accounting for affordability, accessibility (including online-only learning...
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  14. P

    What's your opinion on UCLA MFA

    Has anyone ever communicated with someone that attended the MFA at UCLA? I never know how to judge it because there is very little information. And the website looks old—any opinions on it?
  15. N

    Has anyone else NOT heard back yet from UCLA MFA Screenwriting ‘23?

    Hey all…. I applied like normal for the UCLA MFA 2023 Screenwriting, had my interview on Feb and 16th. They told me I’m being considered for the Feature track. I saw on this form that a lot of people heard back early March . I sent admissions an email March 9th asking for an update and they...
  16. M

    UCLA vs AFI Screenwriting?

    Does anyone have thoughts as to comparing these two programs? The only difference I can easily gleam is that UCLA is more focused on pure writing while AFI is more hands on. While that is helpful, I would also like to know about - program prestige, usefulness in finding a job, class size, or...
  17. M

    Interviewed UCLA TFT transfer application 2023

    The application process has gone quite smoothly. UC application was first due on November 30th, 2022. UCLA TFT acceptd supplement was due January 11th, 2023. I received the invitation for transfer interviews on March 21st and conducted the interview on March 25th, 2023. The professors informed...
  18. D

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA MFA Cinematography 2023

    The application process was quite stressful for me, as it was my first time applying for a Masters, I'm not familiar with the US system, and UCLA feels intimidating (I honestly applied while being sure I'd probably never ever get in lol) although they don't ask you for a portfolio or previous...
  19. L

    Screenwriting MFA 2023, UCLA vs USC, which one to choose?

    Hi guys! I got accepted by both USC's John Wells Division of Writing for Screen & Television and UCLA's TFT Screenwriting. I had a very nice interview with UCLA, but I'm very concerned about TFT's status reading last year's post. Is the Screenwriting department also in deep trouble? For USC...
  20. H

    Applied UCLA MFA Cinematography 2023

    Completed everything online and it has been crickets since. It was a bit stressful getting everything completed in the short time frame, especially chasing down 3 letters of recommendation.

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