Columbia Film School MFA Applicants 2026

[cheeseplank]

Well guys after a lot of contemplation I declined my offer yesterday (S&D cohort) so hopefully one of yall will get it instead + the scholarship too. The costs were just too high for me but I'll be in LA attending LMU instead, so if ur ever in the area I would be down to connect!

Good luck, wish yall the best!

 

[Chris W]

but I'll be in LA attending LMU instead

Congrats that's awesome! Be sure to come back and tell us how it goes.

Don't forget to update your applications statuses with your decision.

Have a good time in Playa Vista!

 

[robbiegaz]

Well guys after a lot of contemplation I declined my offer yesterday (S&D cohort) so hopefully one of yall will get it instead + the scholarship too. The costs were just too high for me but I'll be in LA attending LMU instead, so if ur ever in the area I would be down to connect!

Good luck, wish yall the best!

I’m assuming the deadline to accept admission was apr 15th for everyone? Also good luck at lmu!

 

[Chris W]

for all of you guys.

 

[cheeseplank]

I’m assuming the deadline to accept admission was apr 15th for everyone? Also good luck at lmu!

Thank you! And yes April 15th was the deadline

 

[Aryansh.y]

Hey guys. Does anyone know by when we will be notified if we’re off of the waitlist?

 

[Miley Yang]

If any accepted S&D admits decide they’ll be turning down their offer for whatever reason, could you update us? For us waitlisted folks lol. Thanks!

+1 hahaha！got waitlisted too, still waiting good news.

 

[Chris W]

+1 hahaha！got waitlisted too, still waiting good news.

Congrats on being waitilisted. Good luck!

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[Chris W]

FYI - UNLV just announced they have an open screenwriting spot if you want to apply:

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Thread 'Fully Funded MFA Screenwriting at UNLV (Fall 2026, late opening)'

Wednesday at 10:39 AM

A place has come open in our MFA Screenwriting cohort for Fall 2026 following a late withdrawal, and we’d like to fill it from the strong writers already moving through this year’s cycle rather than wait until next year.

The MFA carries full funding: full tuition remission plus a graduate assistantship stipend of roughly $21,000 a year. It runs for three years and is deliberately small: eight writers total across all cohorts. Teaching is workshop-based and focused on developing original feature and television work.

Screenwriting faculty include Brock Norman Brock (BRONSON, THE MUSTANG...

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