NFTS - Directing Fiction 2026 Applicants (1 Viewer)

[maxitos8820]

No I imagine that the 5 female directors can be either domestic or international. There will just be 5 female directors and 5 male directors. What it does mean though if you are a UK male director, realistically you are competing for 2/3 spaces on the course.

Ffs all that work to not apply as a Spanish citizen done for nothing

 

[FD97]

No I imagine that the 5 female directors can be either domestic or international. There will just be 5 female directors and 5 male directors. What it does mean though if you are a UK male director, realistically you are competing for 2/3 spaces on the course.

But then I guess what ever demographic you come under you will still be going for 2/3 spots.

 

[lcolds]

No I imagine that the 5 female directors can be either domestic or international. There will just be 5 female directors and 5 male directors. What it does mean though if you are a UK male director, realistically you are competing for 2/3 spaces on the course.

It seems very unlikely they'd change their intake requirements for a year. A 50/50 split requirement on gender seems like a reasonable and plausible stipulation, but 50/50 AND half international AND no workshop seems very out of character and unrealistic

 

[FD97]

It seems very unlikely they'd change their intake requirements for a year. A 50/50 split requirement on gender seems like a reasonable and plausible stipulation, but 50/50 AND half international AND no workshop seems very out of character and unrealistic

But the international students can be either gender, there will just be 5

 

[lcolds]

But the international students can be either gender, there will just be 5

Sure but my point is that one change seems possible, but three big changes (even overlapping ones) seems unrealistic. Let's wait for HandDreyer to say where he heard this before we overthink it haha.

 

[FD97]

It seems very unlikely they'd change their intake requirements for a year. A 50/50 split requirement on gender seems like a reasonable and plausible stipulation, but 50/50 AND half international AND no workshop seems very out of character and unrealistic

Also I’m pretty sure the workshop is a myth when I’ve interviewed, you just find out 2 weeks later if you are in or out. I think they have it on other courses but not directing fiction.

 

[Chris W]

the workshop is a myth

 

[FD97]

Has anyone been looking at the NFTS' new MA Course that is only a single year? Seems to be launching from September 2025? Unless I am getting confused

 

[Mona36]

Question about the video file for our submission - I have my film password protected on filmfreeway, so was thinking of just sending that in because I don't want to have to pay monthly for vimeo and I don't know why but I don't wanna put it on Youtube. Do you think a filmfreeway link is allowed?

 

[FD97]

Question about the video file for our submission - I have my film password protected on filmfreeway, so was thinking of just sending that in because I don't want to have to pay monthly for vimeo and I don't know why but I don't wanna put it on Youtube. Do you think a filmfreeway link is allowed?

You could put it up as unlisted on YouTube? If that’s still free to do

 

[FD97]

Did anyone have any issues submitting their application? Everytime I go to submit it says missing content on the further info page. I just can’t find what’s missing? It says I’m within the word count on all the questions.

 

[HandDreyer]

I was there in person at the open day, Lizzie Francke the course leader said it at the Directing Fiction talk.

Sure but my point is that one change seems possible, but three big changes (even overlapping ones) seems unrealistic. Let's wait for HandDreyer to say where he heard this before we overthink it haha.

 

[HandDreyer]

Good luck everyone! Here are our stats for Directing Fiction. Please be sure to log your application when you apply:

National Film and Television School (NFTS) Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

28.4%

Admitted

27 out of 95

3.2%

Waitlisted

3 out of 95

68.4%

Not Admitted

65 out of 95

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• Alexa P.
• Mar 11, 2022
• Category: Admissions Interviews

Also here are previous year's threads:

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Thread 'NFTS - Directing Fiction Applications 2025'

Jan 11, 2024

Hey everyone! It's a bit early but I've just noticed the NFTS Directing Fiction course is taking applications for Jan 2025. I know this has been done pretty much every year to support those applying... and I definitely need that support lold
Good luck all <3

• Mona36
• directingfiction nfts
• Replies: 236
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS 2024 - Directing Fiction Applications'

Apr 13, 2023

♫ Here I go again [not] on my own ♫
♫ Going down the only road I've ever known ♫

Attempt number 4.... when will it stop?

• maxitos8820
• 2024 directing directing fiction fiction nfts
• Replies: 666
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS 2023 - Directing Fiction Applications'

May 4, 2022

Here we go again!! Third time's the charm, or so they say...

• maxitos8820
• 2023 directing directing fiction ma nfts
• Replies: 31
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS - MA Directing Fiction - 2022 entry'

May 12, 2021

So second time lucky I've applied for the Directing Fiction MA at NTFS for entry in Jan 2022. Just thought I'd throw a thread up here to see if anyone else is in the same boat who want to stew together? Or more helpfully, just connect and share our experiences and whatnot.

• Elbow07
• directing fiction nfts
• Replies: 132
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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The 2024 thread got up to 666 replies. Let's see if you can beat that! USC had one over 1000 replies once.

Good luck!!

Hi Chris, when I press 'log application' it doesn't come up with Jan 2026 entry, which is the cohort we would be?

 

[Chris W]

I can make a 2026 one. In the past UK applications have just gone into a Spring category but I can easily create a 2026 Jan entry if you think that would be better for UK programs? Are all UK programs like that or just NFTS?

 

[FD97]

Application complete! Now to try and forget about it for a couple of months

 

[HandDreyer]

The NFTS masters start in January— other schools start in September I think, but I'm not an expert there.

 

[Chris W]

The NFTS masters start in January— other schools start in September I think, but I'm not an expert there.

Ok. I'll keep it as Spring 2026 for now.

It has now been added:

2026 Spring Entry

Film School Applications for the Spring 2026 entry application period.

www.filmschool.org

Be sure to log your applications!

 

[Mona36]

Application sent... this is going to be a very long wait

 

[FD97]

Application sent... this is going to be a very long wait

It always is, they tend to hand out interviews around July

 

[Chris W]

Application sent... this is going to be a very long wait

It always is, they tend to hand out interviews around July

Good luck! Log your application when you can:

2026 Spring Entry

Film School Applications for the Spring 2026 entry application period.

www.filmschool.org

We also have a new fun quiz section to help pass the time too:

Quizzes

www.filmschool.org

You can even create your own quizzes for fun.