NFTS MA Screenwriting 2026

[whotfisfuco]

Hey, guys! Has anyone applied to the Screenwriting MA at NFTS???

 

[Chris W]

Good luck!

Here's our stats for the program:

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

31.8%

Admitted

7 out of 22

68.2%

Not Admitted

15 out of 22

Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

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...

Click the link above for more details. Be sure to log your application if you haven't everyone so we can improve this data.

Here's our interview with NFTS if you haven't seen it yet:

How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)

There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for producing high-profile industry players and Oscar winners since 1971. Based in Beaconsfield, a short 25 minute train journey from central London, NFTS...

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

 

[ScribeVibe]

Hi, I've applied! Anxiously waiting for the verdict

 

[Emily Laura NFTS]

Hi all,
Emily from NFTS here!
Thanks for your patience so far. Due to the number of applications the SIFT process can take 8-10 weeks. The Registry team will email you any updates in the coming weeks.
Best,
Emily

 

[ARL]

Fellow anxious 2026 applicant here

Thanks for the update, Emily!

Hoping someone hears something very soon

 

[Yulz]

I also applied, it's my first time and I'm so nervous

 

[Chris W]

I also applied, it's my first time and I'm so nervous

Good luck! Be sure to log your application when you can.

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[bwyrd]

Good to have fellow applicants to commiserate with while we wait. Brutal!

 

[DashDaughter]

First time applicant from the US! Excited and nervous!

 

[ARL]

Have any of my fellow US applicants heard about interviews yet? Seems like some UK-based folks heard today (!!), but nothing yet on my end.

 

[DashDaughter]

Have any of my fellow US applicants heard about interviews yet? Seems like some UK-based folks heard today (!!), but nothing yet on my end.

I'm also in the US and haven't heard.

 

[tokyofilmclub]

I'm in Japan and was just notified about my interview 2 days ago, you should be getting notified soon I reckon. Good luck everyone

 

[bwyrd]

I got notification of an interview a day ago and I'm in the US. Hopefully everyone hears soon!

 

[ARL]

Congrats!! Seems to confirm the notifications are rolling out and haven't been sent in one go, which is positive for those of us who still haven't heard (heh). Good luck to both of you!

 

[bwyrd]

Congrats!! Seems to confirm the notifications are rolling out and haven't been sent in one go, which is positive for those of us who still haven't heard (heh). Good luck to both of you!

Thank you!! I'm so excited but VERY nervous. It's a tight turnaround for the interview 2nd week in July!

 

[ScribeVibe]

I've been invited for an interview too! Somehow I'm more terrified than I was when my application was still at the selection panel

 

[Chris W]

Congrats everyone! Please tell us how it goes.

 

[izardian]

Has anyone had their interview yet?

 

[ScribeVibe]

Has anyone had their interview yet?

I haven't had mine yet, I have it this Friday. I'm VERY nervous

 

[Chris W]

I haven't had mine yet, I have it this Friday. I'm VERY nervous

Good luck! Read the old NFTS threads and it should give you some idea on how it'll go. Also check out our interview with them if you haven't yet.

Article 'How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)'

There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for producing high-profile industry players and Oscar winners since 1971. Based in Beaconsfield, a short 25 minute train journey from central London, NFTS...

• Alexa P.
• Mar 11, 2022
• 13 min read
• Reaction score: 1
• Category: Admissions Interviews
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Here are the old threads:

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Thread 'NFTS Screenwriting - 2025 entry'

Mar 23, 2024

Hi everyone!

Is anyone else planning on applying for the Screenwriting MA course at the NFTS?

I've got three rejections under my belt so this might be my last rodeo with them but I think I'll give it one last shot.

• london writer
• nfts 2025 screenwriting
• Replies: 165
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

• 

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Thread 'NFTS Screenwriting 2024'

May 3, 2023

Whew. Just about made the deadline. Champagne!

Anybody else applied? Feeling confident?

• NoahLoulou
• nfts applications
• Replies: 97
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

• 

K

Thread 'NFTS Screenwriting Jan 2023 entry'

Jun 4, 2022

Hello! Just wondering if anyone else applied for Screenwriting at NFTS?

• katiebonnie
• nfts nfts 2023 screenwriting
• Replies: 51
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

• 

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Thread 'NFTS Applications 2022'

May 23, 2022

Just received my interview notice today. It’s not until June 23rd. Wondering if anyone else either got the interview or knows what to expect from it. Any and all responses appreciated.

• Deleted member 28068
• nation film and television school national film and television school nfts nfts 2022 nfts applications nfts producing
• Replies: 10
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS Screenwriting - 2022'

Jul 13, 2021

Hello everyone, I have a screenwriting interview on Thursday and I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on what to expect? Thanks so much!

• louisestone34
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS Applications 2021 - The one where the world seems to be on fire....'

May 3, 2020

Hi. A few weeks ago I applied to the Screenwriting and Directing Fiction courses at NFTS (with a preference of writing). I wandered if there was anybody else in my shoes and of course since people at in their houses, it's getting pretty boring so wanted people to talk too in the same boat. I'm just past the Selection Panel stage for the Screenwriting course and just past the received stage for the DF course. Hope you're all staying safe

• Jacobbbb
• 2021 directing fiction nfts nfts 2021 nfts applications screenwriting
• Replies: 424
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

• 

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Thread 'NFTS Applications - 2020'

May 16, 2019

Hi, just wanted to find other people who applied to NFTS so we can suffer together)

• starsailor
• 2020 2020 entry nfts
• Replies: 101
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS - 2018 Entry'

Jun 7, 2017

There's been a few exchanges re: NFTS 2018 submissions and entries on the 2017 entry thread, but I thought we could do with the specific thread for 2018, given that the interviewing process is about to commence.

I submitted an application for the Editing MA and received an invitation for an interview yesterday. I have very low expectations moving onto the next stage, but I'm excited nonetheless.

What about you guys?

Who's applied, and for what subjects? Who else has received a response?

Let us know!

• Siskata
• 2018 ntfs
• Replies: 122
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

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Thread 'NFTS Jan 2017 entry'

May 2, 2016

Hi all,

I thought it would be nice if we started a new thread to NFTS applications for the January 2017 entry.
I applied for MA Producing and submitted my application last Tuesday. Now, we can only wait to hear back from them in June.
Is there maybe anyone else around who already sent them their application?

Let me know and good luck to everyone

Romina

• Romina Rose May
• ntfs
• Replies: 62
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

Thread 'NFTS 2015'

Dec 10, 2014

Hi all,

I thought it would be nice if we started a new thread to NFTS applications next year, since the 2014 one is no longer necessary. We can discuss about showreels, applications, experiences... Whatever makes the journey easier!

I'm planning to apply for Directing Fiction and also Cinematography

• Valentino R. Sandoli
• nfts
• Replies: 152
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads

• 

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Thread 'NFTS 2014'

Jun 12, 2013

Hello! Anyone heard from them yet?

• joanna
• 2014 nfts
• Replies: 438
• Forum: Film School Application Year Threads