2026 Documentary MFA Applications

[calicocream]

Hi everyone! I didn't see a thread for this year so I thought I'd start it.

Anyone hear from Stanford or Northwestern yet?
Seems like by this time last year they were scheduling interviews...

 

[gondrei]

not yet!

 

[calicocream]

not yet!

Hi! Glad to find someone in the same boat It seems like they reviewed my videos last week, but still no word--were you able to check your submission views? Good luck!

 

[gondrei]

not checking the views... waiting patiently! did you apply elsewhere?

 

[roshiv]

They also viewed my portfolio over the past couple weeks. Does the amount of the views mean anything? Like if they like it will they view it more or sth

 

[Chris W]

They also viewed my portfolio over the past couple weeks. Does the amount of the views mean anything? Like if they like it will they view it more or sth

Which programs?

 

[roshiv]

Which programs?

northwestern

 

[calicocream]

I also applied to Duke and UMiami, and just got a Duke interview request today!

 

[gondrei]

any updates?

 

[calicocream]

Accepted to UMiami today

 

[Chris W]

Accepted to UMiami today

Congrats that's awesome! Be sure to log your applications.

 

[grizzchan]

I also applied to Duke and UMiami, and just got a Duke interview request today!

How did your Duke interview go? Had mine on Wednesday and thought they were super chill.

 

[Chris W]

Anyone got any advice for this thead:

Thread 'Northwestern Doc MFA 2026'

Feb 19, 2026

Any insight or advice for my interview tomorrow with NU Doc MFA program?

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[Chris W]

Just added this documentary program to the database tonight. Have you heard of it?

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) - Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

Maine College of Art & Design’s Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME, is a highly selective, intensive 15-week on-campus Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies (16 credits) with a Short Film track that immerses emerging and mid-career storytellers in ethical documentary...

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[calicocream]

How did your Duke interview go? Had mine on Wednesday and thought they were super chill.

How did your Duke interview go? Had mine on Wednesday and thought they were super chill.

Hey sorry for the late reply! Went great I agree. I sent you a message

 

[Chris W]

We just featured Standford and Northwestern in our new fully funded article

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...

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• Mar 9, 2026
• Category: Film School Rankings

 

[gondrei]

any one hear back from northwestern?