Film School MFA Application Deadlines

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See this article for the updated list for 2019:

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Graduate Film School Application Deadlines (2026 Entry)

Interested in attending a top graduate film program, such as NYU Tisch and Columbia, in 2026? Find out when you should apply.

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The article Film School MFA Application Deadlines (Updated for 2019) has been updated:

Updated correct LMU deadline.

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The article Film School MFA Application Deadlines (Updated for 2021) has been updated:

Updated for 2021 school year

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The article Film School MFA Application Deadlines (Updated for Fall 2022) has been updated:

Updated for Fall 2022

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The article Film School MFA Application Deadlines (Updated for Fall 2022) has been updated:

Updated CSUN

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The article Film School MFA Application Deadlines (Updated for Fall 2023) has been updated:

Updated for fall 2023

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The article Graduate Film School Application Deadlines (Updated for 2026 Entry) has been updated:

We've refreshed this page with 2026 application deadlines for the world's best graduate film programs. Make sure you're up to date!

Log your film school application with our Application Database so that we can improve our admissions statistics.

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