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  1. unwinding-dreams

    UT-Austin Screenwriting MFA: Professional vs. Academic References?

    I am currently in the process of applying to the UT-Austin Screenwriting MFA program, which is one of my top programs in the grad school slog, so I'd like to not screw this one up! I've requested 3 really strong academic references from professors, each of whom have had me in at least 2...
  2. GimmeCroissants

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT-Austin - Michener - Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023

    First time applying. Compared to other schools, this application is incredibly basic. It's a relief, but you better make the best use of that statement of purpose, because that's all you get to introduce yourself besides your feature. Eeee!
  3. GimmeCroissants

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT-Austin - Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023

    First time applying. Compared to other schools, this application is incredibly basic. It's a relief, but you better make the best use of that statement of purpose, because that's all you get to introduce yourself besides your feature. Eeee!
  4. B

    Admitted (w/o Interview) UT Austin MFA Screenwriting Fall 2022

    I got in! I'd love to hear people's thoughts on the program. It's becoming a top contender for me, but I'm still waiting to hear back from USC, NYU, and Chapman.
  5. Chris W

    UT Austin - MFA in Screenwriting Program 2022

    Who's applying? Deadline is December 1st https://rtf.utexas.edu/graduate/admissions-mfa-screenwriting Statement of Purpose: Write an essay that explains your education and experience so far, your future goals, and how you think our program will help you achieve those goals. Rule of thumb is to...
  6. Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow

    Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow

    For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per cycle — and annual scholarships of $29,5000. Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Michener Center is the only MFA program worldwide to provide full...
  7. aspirinmovies

    Admitted (w/o Interview) UT Austin - MFA in Screenwriting Fall 2021

  8. llueve

    Waitlisted (w/o Interview) UT Austin Screenwriting MFA Fall 2021

    First-time applicant. I graduated college 10 years ago, so a bit older than a lot of other applicants. I didn't start working in film until about 5 years after graduating college. My Wait List notification came by email on March 3rd. I needed an answer to sort out some work offers, so on April...
  9. Chris W

    UT Austin - MFA in Screenwriting Program Applicants 2021

    Creating a thread for screenwriting as I didn't see one yet. Deadline is December 1st! How many of you have turned it in? When do you plan on turning it in if you haven't? I highly recommend not waiting to the last moment btw as one year technical difficulties caused someone to miss the...
  10. J

    Personal Statement Structure

    Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone had any advice, or just wanted to share their process, in thinking about how to structure your personal statement? Did you go story-flowing, 5 paragrah, 3-act, thesis/no thesis, other? As a follow-up bonus... How did you approach the writing process? What...

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