UCLA TFT MFA Applicants 2026

[kjyup]

just got the waitlist notification. actually, it was sent to my spam folder, so i’d check your spam folder if you haven’t already. i’m guessing they’ve sent out the acceptances and will be sending out waitlists next and rejections last? but i’m not sure

Thanks for letting me know! I’ve also received the wait list mail through my spam mail box

So sad since UCLA was my priority. I guess it would be a painful waiting until I finally get the result haha

 

[featherless]

Lol sounds like you'll be well positioned at USC then, I'm happy for you. I'm so curious about the mixed reviews from students and the oppressive administration. That's rough.

thanks! yea it sounded like there were some budget cuts recently due to a higher budget deficit, and it’s also been difficult for students to enroll in classes outside of their school. but the students i spoke to all seemed cool, they were just frustrated because they weren’t given the experience they were promised, of being in an interdisciplinary art school.

congrats on getting into UCLA! do you think you’ll be going there, or are you considering other options?

 

[featherless]

Thanks for letting me know! I’ve also received the wait list mail through my spam mail box

So sad since UCLA was my priority. I guess it would be a painful waiting until I finally get the result haha

good luck! hope you get some good news soon

 

[Allison]

thanks! yea it sounded like there were some budget cuts recently due to a higher budget deficit, and it’s also been difficult for students to enroll in classes outside of their school. but the students i spoke to all seemed cool, they were just frustrated because they weren’t given the experience they were promised, of being in an interdisciplinary art school.

congrats on getting into UCLA! do you think you’ll be going there, or are you considering other options?

Thank you! I will be attending UCLA, I didn’t apply anywhere else.

 

[Chris W]

Are there any current Directing students that would be willing to talk with me about their experiences?

@laurenowen900 @8ballqueen @prodigalsun @RoseOfAberlone @WileyBurp are some recent people who marked themselves as attending UCLA directing in past logged applications.

USC for sure, i was honestly kinda put off of CalArts after visiting for interview day

Good for you! What was weird about CalArts? Bummer, but good to find out early I guess.

One can review a should l school as an applicant (anonymously) if you want to:

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We don't have that many reviews for the program yet.

 

[xtalvows]

USC for sure, i was honestly kinda put off of CalArts after visiting for interview day

What put you off from CalArts? I kind of felt the same, I liked that we were acknowledged and showed around but I did feel like they were giving us the hard-sell.

 

[featherless]

What put you off from CalArts? I kind of felt the same, I liked that we were acknowledged and showed around but I did feel like they were giving us the hard-sell.

the location, i didn’t connect with the faculty, and the experiences of current students seemed mixed. also just a feeling that i would not enjoy or get a lot out of going.

but i do feel like calarts would be a good fit for a different person, don’t mean to put down the program.

 

[marissag]

Hi, have people heard anything who interviewed for the (UCLA) Producer's Program? I know a few people changed their application to accepted but anyone else hear? Really curious...

 

[film26]

I was also wondering the same thing... Any updates for Producers Program applicants?

 

[iammclovin]

Did all ucla screenwriting mfa acceptances go out already?

 

[whatshername11]

I didn't get an interview and haven't heard anything since applying still. Starting to lose hope.

 

[JYO]

Hi, have people heard anything who interviewed for the (UCLA) Producer's Program? I know a few people changed their application to accepted but anyone else hear? Really curious...

Same here. I haven't heard anything since my interview. I might have been rejected.

 

[iammclovin]

Same here. I haven't heard anything since my interview. I might have been rejected.

i haven't heard anything since my interview for screenwriting either AHHH

 

[marissag]

i haven't heard anything since my interview for screenwriting either AHHH

I completely understand how you feel!

 

[cdominus]

In the same boat, but out of curiosity, do you guys see a UID # on your application portal? One popped up for me yesterday and I was able to make a UCLA Logon account, though it's not letting me log into it today.

 

[JYO]

In the same boat, but out of curiosity, do you guys see a UID # on your application portal? One popped up for me yesterday and I was able to make a UCLA Logon account, though it's not letting me log into it today.

I see a UID on my portal as well, but it might be an administrative step. Hopefully I'm wrong though!!

 

[ryanv]

Hi everyone! I received my letter of acceptance on 3/6 and then received my scholarship info 3/12. Both via email letting me know a decision was posted on my UCLA portal.

Best of luck to everyone! Hope you all find out soon anyone else find out yet?

 

[sunshinerainbow123]

I’ve heard nothing for screenwriting, but I’m assuming all acceptances already went out?

 

[filmfluff]

I received a waitlist offer on March 4th for the directing program.

 

[Chris W]

FYI - UNLV just announced they have an open screenwriting spot if you want to apply:

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Thread 'Fully Funded MFA Screenwriting at UNLV (Fall 2026, late opening)'

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A place has come open in our MFA Screenwriting cohort for Fall 2026 following a late withdrawal, and we’d like to fill it from the strong writers already moving through this year’s cycle rather than wait until next year.

The MFA carries full funding: full tuition remission plus a graduate assistantship stipend of roughly $21,000 a year. It runs for three years and is deliberately small: eight writers total across all cohorts. Teaching is workshop-based and focused on developing original feature and television work.

Screenwriting faculty include Brock Norman Brock (BRONSON, THE MUSTANG...

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