Columbia SOA MFA Directing & Screenwriting Fall 2025

[darvadan]

Just got the call

 

[Chris W]

Just got the call

You're in? Congrats!

 

[Chris W]

Be sure to log/update your applications! Choose "post as update" when saving.

 

[Chris W]

Just got the call

If you got in feel free to start a private thread for accepted applicants below to meet your new classmates:

Admitted Applicant Private Group Threads

Create private group threads to meet your fellow future classmates, form a screenwriting group, or anything else. It works similar to GroupMe and only invited members can see the thread or get notified about the thread.

www.filmschool.org

 

[theblueduck]

Hi guys! I recieved an invite to zoom and got accepted!

 

[Yukiii]

Hi guys! I recieved an invite to zoom and got accepted!

Congrats！When did you receive the invitation? Are they still sending it?

 

[theblueduck]

Congrats！When did you receive the invitation? Are they still sending it?

Thank you very much! I just did this morning.

 

[raccoon]

Heyo. Haven’t been very active but I got the call today too, around noon. Was not expecting it!

 

[Chris W]

Heyo. Haven’t been very active but I got the call today too, around noon. Was not expecting it!

Congrats! That's awesome. Be sure to log your application with all the dates and important info.

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

Also - be sure to start a private thread for accepted applicants to meet your peers if there isn't one in the forum below yet:

Admitted Applicant Private Group Threads

Create private group threads to meet your fellow future classmates, form a screenwriting group, or anything else. It works similar to GroupMe and only invited members can see the thread or get notified about the thread.

www.filmschool.org

Thread 'How to create a Private Group Thread (similar to GroupMe) on FilmSchool.org'

Apr 5, 2024

We're rolling out a new feature today where members can create a Private Group Thread to stay in touch and get to meet their potential classmates in the new Private Group Threads forum.

It works similar to GroupMe where ONLY people you invite can see the threads. Also if you have push notifications set up on your phone it'll work even better.

Here's the complete guide:

View article 197
Here is the forum where one can create Private Group Threads:

Admitted Applicant Private Group Threads

Create private group threads to meet your fellow future classmates, form a screenwriting group, or anything else. It works similar to GroupMe and only invited members can see the thread or get notified about the thread.

www.filmschool.org

1. At the bottom select the option for "Make this a...

• Chris W
• Replies: 1
• Forum: Admitted Applicant Private Group Threads

 

[isadorabliss]

Hey congrats to everyone that got accepted!!!

Can't find a thread for Writing for Film and Television - I interviewed with Trey on February 24th. Wondering if all those calls have gone out yet or if I can still have some hope :/

 

[Chris W]

Can't find a thread for Writing for Film and Television - I interviewed with Trey on February 24th.

I don't think there's one specifically for that program yet this year but please feel free to create one in the forum below:

Film School Application Year Threads

Applying to a certain program? The threads here are for you to chat with your fellow applicants as you move through the application process.

www.filmschool.org

I was able to find one from 2023.

Thread 'Columbia MFA Writing for the Film and TV 2023'

Dec 16, 2022

Is there a thread or page for Columbia’s new Writing for Film and TV concentration?

• jfjburns95
• screenwriting
• Replies: 11
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

Don't forget to log your application when you can. The recorded dates and data are very helpful to people so one can try and peek behind the curtain to the admissions department.

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

 

[Chris W]

Private thread has been created by @midnightcowboy

https://www.filmschool.org/threads/columbia-soa-mfa-directing-screenwriting-fall-2025-private-thread-private-thread.31569/

Congrats everyone! (and don't despair if you didn't get in - sometimes it takes a while)

 

[bg29736]

Just heard — accepted! Congrats everyone!!

 

[Beihai_park]

Just heard — accepted! Congrats everyone!!

Congratulations!!! May I ask when did you get called?

 

[bg29736]

Congratulations!!! May I ask when did you get called?

Thank you! I received an email from Eric with a zoom link around 12:30 CST but wasn’t able to join until 2:00.

 

[cj180]

Congrats everyone! Did anyone who received a call didn't get interviewed by Eric?

 

[dc5]

Has anyone heard back with a call/zoom/email after being interviewed by Andy and Laura?

 

[cj180]

Has anyone heard back with a call/zoom/email after being interviewed by Andy and Laura?

No... anxiously waiting!

 

[dc5]

No... anxiously waiting!

Right there with you! We got this!!

 

[danielani]

Right there with you! We got this!!

Same here!!