UT Austin MFA Film Production Fall 2018

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Hey there people. This is Sachin. I'm a software engineer working in the Bay Area aspiring to be a filmmaker (I know it sounds weird ). I didn't find any thread for UTA so thought I'd start this. Super anxious to hear back from UTA. Anyone else on the same boat? Would love to say hi to fellow applicants!

 

[Zeno]

Hi Sachin! I too am waiting to hear back from UT Austin production. And it doesn't sound weird at all that you're a software person. Makes you a more interesting candidate. I have a fine arts background as a painter. Also applied to AFI, UCLA, Columbia, and NYU. Will say that UT Austin is not an interview school, as far as I can tell. You're in or not. And they take a bit to notify either way. In other words, later than others. Less than 20 spots so very competitive. But, like you, I think it's worth it to apply. And you may want to add your info to the 2018 Grad spreadsheet: Graduate Film School Applications 2018 The sharing we are doing via this site is kinda novel and helps soothe with quantifiable data. Right up your alley!

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Hi Zeno! That's amazing. I pretty much applied to the same schools that you did. I updated my info in the spreadsheet. Yes, this website is really really helpful and I'm glad I found it. Hope we both get in. Fingers crossed

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Contacted the graduate coordinator today. They anticipate sending notifications during the week of February 19th.

 

[Zeno]

Contacted the graduate coordinator today. They anticipate sending notifications during the week of February 19th.

You are savvy to have done that Sachin. Thanks for sharing the info! Again, luck for both of us!

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Yeah man! Good luck to us

 

[Nacho]

I am also applying for the Production program. Thanks for the info, Sachin!

I recognize your name from last year, Zeno. I applied to a few schools last year and I didn't get in, but I find it insane that you were waitlisted at so many schools. I hope that you get into the program of your choice this year.

 

[Zeno]

I am also applying for the Production program. Thanks for the info, Sachin!

I recognize your name from last year, Zeno. I applied to a few schools last year and I didn't get in, but I find it insane that you were waitlisted at so many schools. I hope that you get into the program of your choice this year.

As for last year's results: truth be told, only waitlisted one was Columbia University for screenwriting/directing. Got interviews at UCLA production/directing and AFI screenwriting but, ultimately, did not get the offer. They were my first interviews and I was a bit starchy so I'm sure that had an impact. UT Austin production doesn't interview so all I got was the letter that it was no dice. Hope you get into the program of your choice this year too, Nacho!

 

[Ram GM]

Hi @Sachin Dheeraj I am from India too....I have apllied for directing at USC, UCLA, UTA, NYU & AFI pretty much the same as you guys..heard that some people have been receiving interview calls from AFI already...did any of u guys receive em yet from AFI or the other ones...I hope that they ll send interview calls for AFI even after the first set...will they?!

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Hello Ram, I guess we're in the same boat buddy. Even I applied to the same universities but haven't received any interview calls. But for AFI, I can say that their interview invitations are very random (At least that's what the previous year's google sheet says). So I think there's still a very good chance that we might get calls. Good luck to us man

 

[Jawmmin]

Hey there people. This is Sachin. I'm a software engineer working in the Bay Area aspiring to be a filmmaker (I know it sounds weird ). I didn't find any thread for UTA so thought I'd start this. Super anxious to hear back from UTA. Anyone else on the same boat? Would love to say hi to fellow applicants!

Hello, I wanted to let you know that I got email yesterday saying I was waitlisted for UT MFA program...

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Got an email yesterday. Admitted to UT Austin MFA Film Production!! Most likely my top choice

 

[Jawmmin]

Got an email yesterday. Admitted to UT Austin MFA Film Production!! Most likely my top choice

Congratulations!!! did they say how many people they have admitted? I was accepted to the Edinburgh MFA program in Scotland, but UT is my top choice.

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Congratulations!!! did they say how many people they have admitted? I was accepted to the Edinburgh MFA program in Scotland, but UT is my top choice.

Thank you! Looks like they accepted 12 students this time for Film Production program.

 

[Ram GM]

Hi @Sachin Dheeraj super happy for you. Will they be sending mails in coming days or have they sent out the accepted mails already, any chance u happen to know buddy?!

 

[Zeno]

Got an email yesterday. Admitted to UT Austin MFA Film Production!! Most likely my top choice

Sachin, congrats. Great program and an inexpensive program. Probably the best deal overall. They give generous amounts towards the production of student's films too. And you'll love Austin. Wish the best on your path forward. Mine is Columbia University. Interview is March 13th. Fingers are crossed.

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Hi @Sachin Dheeraj super happy for you. Will they be sending mails in coming days or have they sent out the accepted mails already, any chance u happen to know buddy?!

Thank you so much Ram. If you look at last year's spreadsheet, there's a person attending UTA who was notified about the decision in April. So I would suggest to still keep an eye out on your emails

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Sachin, congrats. You should accept. Great program and an inexpensive program. Probably the best deal overall. They also give generous amounts towards the production of student's films. And you'll love living in Austin. Wishing you the best on your path forward. Here's hoping I get into my top choice, Columbia University. Interview is March 13th.

Thanks Zeno! Yes, I also think UTA has a great program. But however I still want to hear back from AFI before I make the final call. All the very best to your upcoming interview in Columbia man .

 

[Zeno]

Thank you so much Ram. If you look at last year's spreadsheet, there's a person attending UTA who was notified about the decision in April. So I would suggest to still keep an eye out on your emails

Thank you Sachin. Be interesting to know if that person was waitlisted prior to being accepted in April. I would assume as much unless they don't cultivate a large waitlist/saw a high turnover for accepted applicants. Be unusual if they went back into the overall applicant pool.

 

[Sachin Dheeraj]

Thank you Sachin. Be interesting to know if that person was waitlisted prior to being accepted in April. I would assume as much unless they don't cultivate a large waitlist but saw a high turnover for accepted applicants. Be unusual if they went back into the overall applicant pool.

That's a valid point. It's highly possible that that applicant might be waitlisted. Hmm.