Columbia Film School MFA Applicants 2026

[thatnonblonde]

Sounds like all our interview questions have been basically the same! They also didn't engage with any of my specific submitted material.

Did they let you know who your interviewers were prior to your interview?

 

[film26]

Did they let you know who your interviewers were prior to your interview?

The names of the interviewers are included in the interview invitation.

 

[thatnonblonde]

Okay thank you, I get the link to the interview on Monday!

 

[jbakcreative]

Just had my interview for Directing/Screenwriting with Christina and Diana! It was around 25 mins. I feel pretty good about how I did. They were very supportive and allowed me the time to express my ideas.

 

[thatnonblonde]

Just had my interview for Directing/Screenwriting with Christine and Diana! It was around 25 mins. I feel pretty good about how I did. They were very supportive and allowed me the time to express my ideas.

Thats awesome! What kind of questions did they ask?

 

[Chris W]

Just had my interview for Directing/Screenwriting with Christine and Diana! It was around 25 mins. I feel pretty good about how I did. They were very supportive and allowed me the time to express my ideas.

Glad your interview went well! Be sure to edit and update your application with the info in the interview section towards the bottom.

Hoping to hear good results!

 

[jbakcreative]

Thats awesome! What kind of questions did they ask?

They asked what I'm working on creatively right now and what I'm inspired by + where I get inspiration. Then they asked a more general 'Why Columbia?" question.

I noted in my app that I was an actor, so we talked about that for a little. They brought up that since I have more writing experience than directing whether I considered myself primarily a writer or a writer director. Then they asked what I felt like I needed to gain experience with.

At the end of the interview they opened up the space for questions and I was able to ask one.

 

[thatnonblonde]

They asked what I'm working on creatively right now and what I'm inspired by + where I get inspiration. Then they asked a more general 'Why Columbia?" question.

I noted in my app that I was an actor, so we talked about that for a little. They brought up that since I have more writing experience than directing whether I considered myself primarily a writer or a writer director. Then they asked what I felt like I needed to gain experience with.

At the end of the interview they opened up the space for questions and I was able to ask one.

I hope you get in! Good luck and thank you for letting me know what they asked you.

 

[zk-writer-01]

I haven't received any kind of email from Columbia since submitting my application on dec.16 and financial aid details, should I assume at this point I am denied?

 

[cyberpeach]

I haven't received any kind of email from Columbia since submitting my application on dec.16 and financial aid details, should I assume at this point I am denied?

I think you will need to submit financial aids application as well

 

[zk-writer-01]

I think you will need to submit financial aids application as well

I submitted that on February 3rd as the deadline required

 

[cyberpeach]

I submitted that on February 3rd as the deadline required

then you should be good

 

[Medeina]

According to the Q&As, they finish sending out interview emails by mid Feb. But there can always be someone who declines admission, so I wouldn't say it's safe to say you're 100% denied.

 

[thatnonblonde]

My interview was horrible. Very upset right now, they did not ask me any of the questions some of you folks got. It was a challenging interview.

 

[RPA]

Sorry to hear that. But maybe thats just your mind playing tricks on you. Im sure its not as bad as you think.

Who interviewed you and what did they ask?

My interview was horrible. Very upset right now, they did not ask me any of the questions some of you folks got. It was a challenging interview.

 

[thatnonblonde]

I dont remember who interviewed me, I was too worried about my answers. They asked me questions directly specific to my submitted materials like my creative portfolio.

 

[thatnonblonde]

I dont remember who interviewed me, I was too worried about my answers. They asked me questions directly specific to my submitted materials like my creative portfolio.

Basically trying to get into the mind of the character and trying to make them walk with the character but I just explained instead of doing what they asked.

 

[RPA]

Basically trying to get into the mind of the character and trying to make them walk with the character but I just explained instead of doing what they asked.

Got it. They would know that you are put on the spot and nervous. And we also tend to replay the worst parts of the interview in our heads.

 

[thatnonblonde]

Yeah, I don't think I got in. Oh well.

 

[Chris W]

Yeah, I don't think I got in. Oh well.

For what it's worth I saw an application logged that someone thought they bombed their interview and still got in. Don't give up!