2024 Film School Application season is beginning! Where are you applying?

[Chris W]

I've added the 2024 Application categories to the database. Application season is about to begin. Where is everyone applying this year? Good luck!

We should have updated 2024 "How to Apply" articles coming out soon.

Applying to Film School

Articles with tips and advice on how to get into film school...

www.filmschool.org

Also check out our admissions department interviews if you haven't yet:

Film School Admissions Department Interviews

Film school admissions departments share in-depth insights on applying to film school, mistakes to avoid, and other tips.

www.filmschool.org

Where is everyone applying? Has anyone started their applications yet?

*If anyone is interested in becoming a moderator to help update the film school pages with the most recent deadlines and application info please let me know.

 

[Chris W]

Our new article about Emerson is up:

Emerson College: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and Life as a Visual and Media Arts Student

Emerson College is the only private four-year institution in the nation devoted to teaching visual and media arts and communications in a liberal arts context. The Department of Visual and Media Arts in the School of Arts offers an action-oriented learning environment that encourages film...

• Alexa P.
• Aug 28, 2023
• Category: Applying to Film School

Where is everyone applying?

 

[Chris W]

AFI Applications are now open. Who's applying?

Admissions Requirements | AFI CONSERVATORY

conservatory.afi.com

 

[Chris W]

Our guide to applying to AFI was updated for 2024.

AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

For more than 50 years, the American Film Institute Conservatory has elevated the art of cinema and helped film students lay the groundwork for lifelong film careers. In 2022, FilmSchool.org named AFI Best West Coast Film School. And in 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI no. 2 in its annual...

• Alexa P.
• Aug 7, 2022
• Category: Applying to Film School

And our interview with AFI Admissions:

How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is world renowned for producing pioneers and trailblazers in the film industry. In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI the no. 2 film program in the...

• Alexa P.
• Apr 7, 2021
• 5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
• Reviews: 1
• Category: Admissions Interviews

Did anyone go to the info session?

 

[Chris W]

Our guide on Columbia has been updated for 2024.

Columbia University: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student

At Columbia University School of the Arts, film students master the art of storytelling in motion, learning future-facing visual and narrative techniques. Instructors include Academy Award winners and nominees, such as James Schamus (Producer and Screenwriter, "Brokeback Mountain," "Crouching...

• Alexa P.
• Sep 15, 2022
• Category: Applying to Film School

Application Deadline:

December 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET​

 

[Chris W]

And here's our interview with Columbia's admissions department.

How to Get Into Columbia University School of the Arts: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)

The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students how to tell stories that move the masses. In 2022, FilmSchool.org ranked Columbia SOA runner-up for Best Screenwriting Program in its list of top film...

• Alexa P.
• Feb 23, 2023
• Category: Admissions Interviews

 

[Chris W]

I started a USC 2024 thread for those of you applying there. Check in there and meet your fellow applicants:

USC Film & Television Production 2024

USC's deadline is November 15th! https://cinema.usc.edu/admissions/applicationdeadlines.cfm Who's applying this year? https://cinema.usc.edu/admissions/graduate.cfm Here are our current admission statistics to the program and past year's applications: Here's our interview with USC...

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I believe they have the first deadline of 11/15.

 

[Chris W]

Our how to apply guide for USC has been updated for 2024.

USC SCA: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student

For nearly a century, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. USC SCA remains at the forefront of emerging filmmaking trends, welcoming filmmakers with years of industry experience alongside beginners with raw talent...

• Alexa P.
• Nov 2, 2022
• Category: Applying to Film School

 

[nydoc]

Hi everyone — I'm currently at Columbia University pursuing a BA in Film and Media Studies.
This year, I'm applying to the Stanford MFA Documentary Film and Video program. I have already applied to Cambridge (UK) and will apply to Oxford (UK), both Film Studies MAs (MPhil and MSt) and Columbia MS Documentary (J-School).
Wanted to try Duke's MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts, but I'm not sure about moving to NC, and, more importantly, I hear the program is on shaky grounds financially.

Trying to get feedback on the Stanford MFA Documentary Film and Video program, but it feels like, once admitted, students sign an NDA or something. It's so hush-hush! If you know anything about the application process and can share, pls reach out. I'd like to know more about the SOP, how to approach it, what the MFA Doc Film dept wants to know, and also how the interviews went, how it's set up, and your recommendations!

Obviously, I'm very familiar with the Film BA at Columbia and quite familiar with the MA/MFA track, so feel free to reach out if you have questions. Thanks!

 

[Chris W]

Good luck! Be sure to log your applications in our database when you can.

I'm currently at Columbia University pursuing a BA in Film and Media Studies.

Obviously, I'm very familiar with the Film BA at Columbia and quite familiar with the MA/MFA track, so feel free to reach out if you have questions. Thanks!

Awesome! Could you possibly review the program? We don't have any reviews for the Columbia BA program just yet. It can be anonymous. Here's the page to review:

View film school 321

Trying to get feedback on the Stanford MFA Documentary Film and Video program, but it feels like, once admitted, students sign an NDA or something. It's so hush-hush!

Here our are applications to Stanford on the site:

Application Database

A database of thousands of film school applications to calculate acceptance rates to film programs and the minimum GPAs, minimum SAT and GRE scores, experience of accepted applicants, and much more....

www.filmschool.org

Here are the previous application year threads for it:

Stanford MFA Documentary 2023

Hi, has anyone applied to Stanford for their MFA documentary program? I don't see a thread, so I create one.

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Stanford 2022

Hi has anyone applied to Stanford for their MFA documentary programme ?

www.filmschool.org

Stanford MFA in Documentary Film

This thread is for the general discussion of the film school Stanford MFA in Documentary Film. Please add to the discussion here.

www.filmschool.org

Stanford MFA Documentary Film Production

Hi I am planning to apply for the mfa documentary programme offered by Stanford. Can somebody please tell me something more about the program. Any recent graduate or current student out there??? Thank you

www.filmschool.org

Is Stanford good to study film at?

I got in to tisch and UCLA. I'm waiting to hear from USC. However, yesterday I was accepted to Stanford. Does anyone know anything about going to a major university like Stanford to study film. I feel like it would be a great opportunity to become a great writer. So... Tisch or Stanford?

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Please create a 2024 thread for Stanford when you can.

 

[Chris W]

I forgot to post that our 2024 application guides for NYU, LMU, and UCLA are all up.

NYU Tisch: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an NYU Film Student

New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a dynamic learning experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities for filmmakers. Award-winning faculty, from Spike Lee (Director, "Do the Right Thing," "Malcom X," "BlacKkKlansman") to Mary Lambert (Director, "Pet Semetary"), teach...

• Alexa P.
• Aug 26, 2022
• Category: Applying to Film School

Loyola Marymount University: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU SFTV Film Student

Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) remains one of the top West Coast film schools. In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV no. 5 among the top U.S. film schools for the second consecutive year. And In 2022, FilmSchool.org named LMU SFTV runner-up for...

• Alexa P.
• Nov 18, 2022
• Comments: 1
• Category: Applying to Film School

UCLA TFT: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a UCLA Film School Student

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

• Alexa P.
• Oct 14, 2023
• Comments: 1
• Category: Applying to Film School

They are loaded with useful content and almost a 53 minute read for some. Enjoy!

 

[meltin]

I'm applying to Stanford's doc MFA as well. I've already submitted my application to Northwestern's MFA and I'm working on one for Duke too.

 

[ET Phone Home]

I applied to Stanford's Documentary MFA and had an interview - I am wondering if anyone else has had an interview and if they've heard anything yet

 

[meltin]

I applied to Stanford's Documentary MFA and had an interview - I am wondering if anyone else has had an interview and if they've heard anything yet

I haven't heard anything + no interview for me. Good luck though!

 

[Vinna]

I applied to Stanford's Documentary MFA and had an interview - I am wondering if anyone else has had an interview and if they've heard anything yet

I applied and I haven’t heard anything, not even an interview
Congratulations in advance

 

[Rrrae]

Hi everyone — I'm currently at Columbia University pursuing a BA in Film and Media Studies.
This year, I'm applying to the Stanford MFA Documentary Film and Video program. I have already applied to Cambridge (UK) and will apply to Oxford (UK), both Film Studies MAs (MPhil and MSt) and Columbia MS Documentary (J-School).
Wanted to try Duke's MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts, but I'm not sure about moving to NC, and, more importantly, I hear the program is on shaky grounds financially.

Trying to get feedback on the Stanford MFA Documentary Film and Video program, but it feels like, once admitted, students sign an NDA or something. It's so hush-hush! If you know anything about the application process and can share, pls reach out. I'd like to know more about the SOP, how to approach it, what the MFA Doc Film dept wants to know, and also how the interviews went, how it's set up, and your recommendations!

Obviously, I'm very familiar with the Film BA at Columbia and quite familiar with the MA/MFA track, so feel free to reach out if you have questions. Thanks!

Hii! I hope you're doing well and that your school applications are going smoothly. I'm currently a high school student, and I'm looking to apply for Stanford or Columbia's BA program in Film Studies. I've created several short films and documentaries at my school, and I want to explore the impact and potential of film and documentaries. That's why I'm considering Columbia's program, as I want to delve deeper into this field without necessarily jumping straight into a film school. However, I do have some concerns about the hands-on experience and production opportunities at Columbia. What's your take on Columbia's BA program in Film Studies?