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    Appealing to USC Film Prod. and Writing Undergrad; any advice from appealees or USC undergrad transfers?

    Hello! I am a high schooler who was recently rejected from USC undergrad after my interview. I am looking towards my next steps. I appealed on Saturday after hearing from someone that it actually does work and is successful for the film program but I am still proceeding to plan for the next...
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    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Film and TV Production MFA

    The application was fine, mostly just focused on the two-minute short. I was working on a longer short at the same time and put more effort into that one, so I felt stretched thin with doing this short in the meantime. If I were to apply again, I would make sure to spend as much time as possible...
  3. gibs9000

    USC Film and TV Production MFA - role of screenwriting

    I've been accepted into USC's film and tv production mfa, but as I look more into the program, I'm wondering about the role of screenwriting/screenwriters. How many courses can we take in screenwriting? Have screenwriters / TV writers, in particular, come out of the program? I know we never...
  4. L

    Choosing between NYU Tisch, Columbia, AFI, and USC for MFA Directing — would love input from anyone who's been through these programs

    Hi everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for a while and finally have something worth posting about. I'm based in Athens, finishing up my undergrad, and I've just received acceptances to four MFA Directing programs in the US: NYU Tisch, Columbia, AFI Conservatory, and USC School of...
  5. B

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Film & Television MFA

    Application was similar to the Peter Stark Program. Slightly modified it and wasn't sure if they would ask for an interview. They didn't and i got rejected last week.
  6. P

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Film MFA

    Applied, no interview. Received info late in the process that I my application was incomplete (missing a transcript from an international school that I studied abroad at that gave out no transcripts), unsure if this impacted the decision or not.
  7. Noahm

    Denied (After Interview) USC - Directing/Film Production MFA

    Made some changes to my personal statement from last semester applying to USC, and thrilled to have gotten an interview. The interview felt like it went well, but was short, around 15-20 minutes. The interviewer was very kind and quickly dispelled any anxiety I brought with me into the interview.
  8. 7

    Admitted (After Interview) USC Film and Television MFA

    It went fine. I made my 2-mins sample very simply with just my friends. They didn’t really care about how cinematic or great it looks. But I feel confident with the story and concept addressing the prompt “this is the last chance”. The interview went just ok, not great as I imagined. The...
  9. kyieking

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC SCA Production MFA

    2nd time applying, was waitlisted the previous time too. Tweaked and re-wrote all the materials for the application. Lots of writing to do, and you have to prepare a short film for this application. Worked most hard on the personal statement, which I re-wrote and re-structured from the...
  10. scenethings

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC Film & Television Production MFA - 2026

    To say I'm shocked to be waitlisted would be an understatement. After those first waves of acceptances and waitlists came out, I was convinced I was getting rejected. Then I finally got an email, saw the word waitlist, and freaked out! So, to anyone stressing that they haven't heard back at the...
  11. Top 10 Fully Funded MFA Film Programs with Generous Stipends in the US and Canada

    Top 10 Fully Funded MFA Film Programs with Generous Stipends in the US and Canada

    Even with financial aid, getting your MFA in film might be too costly. Many of the world's most prestigious film schools charge tens of thousands in tuition annually, aside from housing, food, and transportation expenses in filmmaking hubs with a high cost of living. However, not all graduate...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
    • Article
    • 17 min read
    • concordia fully funded graduate film school mfa northwestern stanford stipends uc riverside usc ut austin
    • Category: Film School Rankings
  12. gibs9000

    Admitted (After Interview) USC SCA MFA - Film & TV Production

    The most unique part of this application was the film prompt, but I enjoyed the restriction and opportunity to submit a critique. I felt it leveled the field a bit, as we all come from different creative backgrounds, varying access to equipment, etc.
  13. thatboyjv

    Interviewed USC Update for Film and tel MFA

    It's gone well. I just had my first interview, I thought it went well. I can say im really nervouse i mean, when you look at numbers it gets really impactufl but I was sure that I had done great work before to be able to get me seen. Ive worked for nike adidas team USA, and a few other notable...
  14. jsizer

    Interviewed USC MFA Peter Stark Producing Program (Fall 2026)

    The application process was great. It really challenged me to ask — why do I want to be a producer and why the Peter Stark Producing Program. I loved it!
    • jsizer
    • Application
    • peter stark producing mfa peter stark producing program usc usc cinematic arts
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  15. featherless

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC - Film & Television Production (2026)

    Spent a lot of time on the personal statement. I was able to edit my essays for UCLA to fit with the prompts for USC. Shooting the visual sample was fun, I decided to interpret the prompt loosely.
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    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC PETER STARK MFA 2026

    Application went well. I also applied to USC SCA MFA, but my preference is to go into producing. Having seen many other applicants to this program on here. Haven't heard about an interview.
  17. riematography

    Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Film and Television Production - 2026

    It's been good! It could've gone better, as I submitted extremely last-minute. I feel like the work I had submitted wasn't adequate enough or MFA material. Feel free to PM me, or would like to stay in touch!
  18. E

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Screenwriting MFA - 2026

    The application process for USC went well. I believe they have a good variety of materials where you can show your potential as a screenwriter, but I do recommend starting as soon as possible and dedicating a reasonable amount of time into polishing each material.
    • edualiberti
    • Application
    • 2026 screenwriting university of southern california usc
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  19. O

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Peter Stark Producing Program

    The application process has been intense but meaningful (USC Graduate application + Slideroom - personal statement, introduction video, 3 letters of recommendation, CV).
    • Oo123
    • Application
    • peter stark producing mfa usc
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2026 Fall Entry
  20. whatshername11

    Denied (w/o Interview) USC Peter Stark Program

    Good. 10 questions, a video introduction, plus the USC Graduate application. It took me about a day to do everything. 3 letters of recommendation as well.

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