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    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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. yeoknow

    UCLA TFT Freshmen Film BA Admissions - FALL 2023 INTERVIEWS

    I was wondering if anyone who applied to UCLA TFT as freshmen for film and tv production got an interview request yet. I haven't gotten one and the waiting game is not sitting well with me... :(
  7. H

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA MFA Screenwriting Feature Track

    I enjoyed writing the two prompts, statement of purpose and personal statement. They sounded similar at first, but it became clear they were meant to be different. The statement of purpose's prompt really did make me think about why UCLA, which helped avoid a cliche answer. There is no writing...
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    UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2023- how many people interview?

    Does anyone know if they interview everyone or just people they’re interested in?
  9. B

    UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2023

    Doesn't look like this thread exists yet (very early so makes sense), but creating this here for when people want to chat/update!
  10. B

    UCLA MFA Production/Directing 2022 - A Warning

    Hello incoming MFA Production/Directing 2022 I am a recently graduated MFA production/directing student at UCLA TFT. Our school probably hasn’t given you much info since you got accepted. I come with a simple warning. DONT COME. It is not worth it. UCLA is not what you expect. Scandal after...
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    UCLA Film waitlist - how long is the wait?

    I was waitlisted to UCLA for film as an incoming junior transfer. I know some students have gotten off the waitlist the past few weeks for other majors, but I haven’t heard anyone that has gotten off for film. Does anyone know how long they usually take?
  12. angievkubessi

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA - Screenwriting

    Really easy for the most part. I submitted a pilot, a format I'd never tried before. I have to say I started working on it months before the deadline, and I think that is the best advice I could give. Interview was quite chill and the interviewers were friendly and asked my about my interest...
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    Does UCLA look at 2nd choice major if you get rejected from Film Program (undergrad)?

    Hi everyone! I just joined FilmSchool.org today. I see that USC and Chapman will review freshman applications for people who don't get into their film production programs. All I see on UCLA is a general statement about how they don't commit to looking at your second choice major. Does anyone...
  14. Kevinnail

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) MFA Screenwriting Fall 2022

    Application process was pretty straightforward. Resume, transcript, personal statement, writing sample. No additional writing prompts. Received notification of interview, conducted zoom interview, then received notification of acceptance. The application audit took a few weeks, but now I'm all...
  15. dchuang0710

    Columbia vs UCLA vs USC vs UT Austin

    Hi guys I am in the incredibly lucky position where I got into four amazing film programs. I took an oversea trip to visit all four schools thinking I would be able to know which school is right for me after my visits. But I am now three days away from the commitment deadline, and I...
  16. coridech

    Is anyone else STILL waiting for a decision from UCLA??

    Is anyone else STILL waiting for a decision from UCLA?? I had to extend my chapman decision until tomorrow and still have not heard anything from UCLA. Just want to see if I'm the only one. Congrats everyone!!!
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    NYU, USC, UCLA, and Stony Brook - how do you ask for more funding/scholarship?

    Hi everyone, I’m wondering how those of you have negotiated higher scholarships went about it? Did you just write an email to admissions or the financial aid office, or did you go through a formal appeal process? If you did write an email, what information did you include? I feel very...
  18. R

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2022

    The application process was pretty simple. The personal statement was very similar to other schools to which I applied so I didn't have to alter my overall statement too much outside of making sections that were specific to my interest in UCLA. The only supplemental material was my feature...
  19. S

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) UCLA Screenwriting MFA

    The application process was pretty draining. Fear of not getting in anywhere was strong. I'm relieved to be done/not going into too much debt. Decisions seems incredibly arbitrary. My main remaining curiosity is whether these schools are actually need blind or if they know an applicants...
  20. its_me_mari

    Admitted (After Interview) UCLA - MFA Screenwriting

    I uploaded a series pilot! After that, the waiting game began! It was my second time applying for an MFA, but first for UCLA. This forum helped a lot with people to talk to, while we were waiting.

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