Columbia Film School MFA Applicants 2026 (1 Viewer)

[aliceleigh123]

mon Feb 9th at 9am

 

[soom]

Hi! Also got an interview invite for writing for film&tv today!
I’d love to hear how it goes and share updates too.
Good luck to everyone!

 

[yxrsxoa]

Anyone know if they’ll keep sending out invites?

 

[Chris W]

Anyone know if they’ll keep sending out invites?

Accoring to our past stats for Columbia it's a range from January 16 - April 23 so probably they will be sening more. That info is all member reported via the application database.

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[Chris W]

NEED ADVICE: do you think the 2nd individual in the story MUST be human for Columbia MFA film prompt?​

How much can you alter the film prompts for Columbia's MFA Screenwriting application? I am sticking to the main details (time, location, age, relationships) but I want to change a few small details for my individual story, is that ok???

Mainly does the 2nd individual in the story HAS to be human?

Columbia film prompts (2-3pgs):

EXT. AMUSEMENT PARK – NIGHT
Alone in the open cabin of a ferris wheel, the Young Woman is frightened to hear the entire ride screech, then slow to a complete stop. Voices from below shout assurances that the problem will be fixed in a few minutes...but things get even worse when she turns to see the person sitting in the cabin hanging opposite her own.

INT. DEPARTMENT STORE – DAY
As the Teenager scans the clothing racks for something to buy, he’s startled to see what looks like someone hastily stuffing merchandise into their backpack. He looks for a salesperson or a security guard - but just then, the person slips away. He follows.

What did you end up going with?

 

[aliceleigh123]

Just finished my interview! It was with Tom Kalin and Trey Ellis. They asked questions specific to my application. Started off asking what have I been up to since applying. I mentioned working on a feature script version of my short film and they asked how I would expand that story. Then they asked where do I see myself in 5 years, what is a new story I want to tell at Columbia, what film did I see recently that I wish I made, and then they asked if I had any questions. It all went by very quickly and was 20 min total. They said I would hear back in a few weeks after they discuss with the committee.

But as people said last year, it was very conversational and they were familiar with my application. I loved talking to them.

Good luck to everyone else!!

 

[Chris W]

it was very conversational and they were familiar with my application. I loved talking to them.

Awesome! Be sure to edit your application and add this this info there too if you haven't yet. So happy it went well for you. EDIT - Awesome you did! You rock!

 

[thatnonblonde]

Just finished my interview! It was with Tom Kalin and Trey Ellis. They asked questions specific to my application. Started off asking what have I been up to since applying. I mentioned working on a feature script version of my short film and they asked how I would expand that story. Then they asked where do I see myself in 5 years, what is a new story I want to tell at Columbia, what film did I see recently that I wish I made, and then they asked if I had any questions. It all went by very quickly and was 20 min total. They said I would hear back in a few weeks after they discuss with the committee.

But as people said last year, it was very conversational and they were familiar with my application. I loved talking to them.

Good luck to everyone else!!

Hi how did you get the ethernet connection? Is it just on your home wifi or do you need to connect an ethernet cable to your computer?

 

[aliceleigh123]

Hi! I was just connected to my wifi for Zoom.

 

[thatnonblonde]

Thank you, I was a bit confused about that. I'm glad to hear your interview went well! Mine is near the end of this month.

 

[robbiegaz]

Just got an interview request for directing/screenwriting.

 

[jbakcreative]

Just got my interview request for Directing/Screenwriting! Interviewing on the 21st.

 

[robbiegaz]

Just got my interview request for Directing/Screenwriting! Interviewing on the 21st.

lol nice! I’m doing the 21st too haha. I was surprised. Figured they weren’t sending out more invites. So excited!