LMU Film School MFA 2024 - Who's applying?

[Chris W]

Who's applying to LMU this year?

Deadline is November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST​

We've recently updated our guide to applying to LMU:

Loyola Marymount University: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as an LMU SFTV Film Student

Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMU SFTV) has solidified itself as one of the nation’s best film schools. In 2023, The Hollywood Reporter ranked LMU SFTV no. 8 in its annual list of the best American film schools, solidifying its place in the top 10 for more than a...

• Alexa P.
• Nov 18, 2022
• Comments: 1
• Category: Applying to Film School

Last year's application threads are the following:

LMU Writing for the Screen MFA 2023

I haven't noticed a thread posted for this year yet, but if there has been one feel free to merge this with it or just delete it. Anyway, has anyone else applied here? I had a pretty good interview, but I haven't yet heard back one way or the other. Chapman's admissions came out today, so I'm...

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LMU Film & TV Production MFA - 2023

Haven't seen a thread for this year yet. How was everyones application process and interviews?

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LMU Writing and Producing for TV MFA - 2023

Hi! Does anyone know, when the decisions might roll out? With Chapman giving only 2 weeks for decision, really want to know all my options😅

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Here's the data we have to the programs so far from our application database (Be sure to log yours!)

Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and Television Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

64.1%

Admitted

166 out of 259

16.6%

Waitlisted

43 out of 259

19.3%

Not Admitted

50 out of 259

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Good luck! Who's applying?

 

[bddub24]

Update for anyone who's looking; I just got my interview request for the screenwriting MFA program today!

 

[Tigen017]

I also got an interview request from the Writing & Producing for TV program last night!

 

[Cesca]

I also got an interview request for the Writing and Producing for TV program a few days ago. I was wondering if anyone knows what to expect for the interview. I just want to be prepared.

 

[bddub24]

I also got an interview request for the Writing and Producing for TV program a few days ago. I was wondering if anyone knows what to expect for the interview. I just want to be prepared.

I have my interview tomorrow for screenwriting, I'm just imagining the usual "why this school, tell us about yourself, etc" but I'm not over-stressing it. Preparing and memorizing are only going to get me so far and won't help me giving authentic and personable answers.

 

[observer222]

Just got an interview request for Directing today! Scheduled for 2/12. Exciting!!

 

[Chris W]

Just got an interview request for Directing today! Scheduled for 2/12. Exciting!!

Awesome congrats! Be sure to update your application in our database if you haven't already with the date info and application status!

Everyone be sure to log yours if you haven't already. It's really helpful to people.

 

[Ranson]

Could you please tell me is there any precedent for admission to LMU's MFA in Film Production without an interview?

 

[Chris W]

Could you please tell me is there any precedent for admission to LMU's MFA in Film Production without an interview?

Yes. See the advanced stats in link below:

Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and Television Acceptance Rate (LMU - Film and Television Production MFA/All Years)

59.4%

Admitted

85 out of 143

19.6%

Waitlisted

28 out of 143

21%

Not Admitted

30 out of 143

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

 

[observer222]

Hi everyone! I have my interview tomorrow and I'm just wondering for those of you who have interviewed with LMU already - what was it like? Was it with just one person, or a panel of people? What kinds of questions did they ask?

I'm prepping for it today and tomorrow so just curious what your experiences have been. Everyone always says these things are super "conversational" but that was not my experience with another school interview that I did a few weeks ago, it was pretty intense actually, so I'm wondering if LMU will be the same lol. Any insights you can share would be much appreciated!! Thank you in advance!

 

[bddub24]

Hi everyone! I have my interview tomorrow and I'm just wondering for those of you who have interviewed with LMU already - what was it like? Was it with just one person, or a panel of people? What kinds of questions did they ask?

I'm prepping for it today and tomorrow so just curious what your experiences have been. Everyone always says these things are super "conversational" but that was not my experience with another school interview that I did a few weeks ago, it was pretty intense actually, so I'm wondering if LMU will be the same lol. Any insights you can share would be much appreciated!! Thank you in advance!

Mine was with the grad director of screenwriting Weiko and an assistant professor. They asked many of the usual questions you might expect from why Loyola, what inspires you, et cetera. I made the mistake of preparing too much and in my first response sounded like a fool stumbling over my words, but I caught myself and the rest of it went golden. It is conversational if you let it be.

 

[Ario]

I have my interview tomorrow for screenwriting, I'm just imagining the usual "why this school, tell us about yourself, etc" but I'm not over-stressing it. Preparing and memorizing are only going to get me so far and won't help me giving authentic and personable answers.

It would be really helpful if you could share the questions and process.

 

[bddub24]

It would be really helpful if you could share the questions and process.

It started with us three casually chatting for about a minute and introducing each other. They take the reins of the interview and begin with introducing Loyola and asked these questions (that i remember):
1) Why Loyola?
2) What inspires you as a writer?
3) What do you like to do outside of writing?
4) In our workshop setting, people come with a bunch of experiences, good grades and all kids of merits. Can you speak on that? (this question was pitched in a tone which shows that these experiences, merits, etc might be hurdles in the creative process for some -i.e. getting off their high horse)
5) Specific questions regarding my sample, and my experience as a playwright.

At the end, I got to ask questions. It was very free-flowing. The interview lasted about a half an hour.

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[DakotaJoestar]

Had my interview today for the film and TV production program today. I think it went decently for me, though I do wish I had gone a bit more in-depth with my questions. However, I did at least come prepared with plenty of questions and ended up asking twice as many questions as they asked me. But I felt I was maybe talking a bit too fast, but they never asked me to clarify once, so I think I'm good there.

 

[flmmn]

Had my interview today for the film and TV production program today. I think it went decently for me, though I do wish I had gone a bit more in-depth with my questions. However, I did at least come prepared with plenty of questions and ended up asking twice as many questions as they asked me. But I felt I was maybe talking a bit too fast, but they never asked me to clarify once, so I think I'm good there.

can you share questions you got? how long was it?

 

[DakotaJoestar]

can you share questions you got? how long was it?

Was about 15 or so minutes. They asked me about 5 questions

1. Why LMU
2. What aspect of film production do I enjoy the most
3. What inspires me creatively
4. Am I a collaborative person that can fit into a progressive/activist environment
5. What do I enjoy outside film making/watching

I felt I could have gone a bit more in-depth with some of these questions, but for 2 and 4 I think I gave good answers. I mentioned how I enjoyed editing and directing the most and directed 9 different student films at my university and how I was a member of my university's student government, serving as the Senator of Clubs & organizations during my final year before graduation.

Should also be noted, that I had 11 questions to ask them and was able to ask all of them. Not sure if that is a good look for me or not though.

 

[flmmn]

Was about 15 or so minutes. They asked me about 5 questions

1. Why LMU
2. What aspect of film production do I enjoy the most
3. What inspires me creatively
4. Am I a collaborative person that can fit into a progressive/activist environment
5. What do I enjoy outside film making/watching

I felt I could have gone a bit more in-depth with some of these questions, but for 2 and 4 I think I gave good answers. I mentioned how I enjoyed editing and directing the most and directed 9 different student films at my university and how I was a member of my university's student government, serving as the Senator of Clubs & organizations during my final year before graduation.

Should also be noted, that I had 11 questions to ask them and was able to ask all of them. Not sure if that is a good look for me or not though.

Thanks for sharing !!

 

[bddub24]

Any guesses to when decisions are coming out?

 

[Knedi]

I attended the Open House on Tuesday and they said decisions will roll around late March to early April. I'm hoping that means in the next two to three business weeks. Good luck to everyone!

 

[bddub24]

I attended the Open House on Tuesday and they said decisions will roll around late March to early April. I'm hoping that means in the next two to three business weeks. Good luck to everyone!

I just emailed them asking when to expect; the march-april dates were for the next year's application cycle I believe.