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How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker
Thanks to our many members, the FilmSchool.org Application Database and Tracker consists of over 4,000 applications that date back to 2015, making it one of the most advantageous tools on the website. Its basic function is to track film schools’ rates of acceptance, minimum GPAs, accepted test scores, in addition to each program's many notification and decision dates.- Category: FilmSchool.org Guides
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FAMU DCDM - 2026
I loved doing the Intent for FAMU as it was very specific and the prompts encouraged me to elucidate about my artistic inclinations.
Except for that, I had all the materials ready in one form or the other. For the storyboard, I just grabbed screenshots from my short film and made it into an...
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 23, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Interview Scheduled
USC MFA Peter Stark Producing Program (Fall 2026)
The application process was great. It really challenged me to ask — why do I want to be a producer and why the Peter Stark Producing Program. I loved it!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2026
Interviewed
USC Film Production Fall 2026
A lot of work to do, but a great opportunity to show yourself. The portfolio submission process was tricky, so don't wait until your last second to complete the submission.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 19, 2026
Interviewed
AFI EDITING MFA
1st time applying to AFI
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Interviewed
AFI MFA Screenwriting - Fall 2026
First year applying for MFA programs. I submitted to the AFI MFA Directing program for Fall 2026 and now have also submitted for the Screenwriting program for Fall 2026.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Applied
AFI - Directing - 2026
First time applying. Emerson alumni
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Short Film
Interview Scheduled
AFI - Directing
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
Interviewed
DePaul Screenwriting Fall 2026
The application was simple, with clear instructions. No uploading issues or need to contact admissions. Much easier than expected, a seamless, stress-free process. I loved the process.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
Interviewed
AFI Cinematography 2026
The application process takes quite a while, and there's a lot of material to prepare, but it was much easier for me this time since I am reapplying and already familiar with the process.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
Interview Scheduled
CalArts - Film Directing (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2026
Interview Scheduled
AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026
Second time applying; got to the interview stage back in 2021.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2026
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
Applied
AFI DIRECTING - FALL 2026
Submitted on Dec 1st, Intro and Assignments viewed on Jan 7th, no interview email yet. Applied to other schools and also have not heard back from others, but it's early. As of today (1/26) with emerson I have submitted at all the schools I applied to.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Interviewed
USC - Film & Television Production (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 25, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 25, 2026
Interviewed
AFI Screenwriting - Fall 2026
It has been pretty smooth. The application did not require as much material as I expected, and that allowed me to be picky with the work that I am submitting. As an International student I had to also submit an English Proficiency test. The platform was very nicely built and everything was clear.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2026
Interviewed
AFI Producing
I had a blast writing this application. I really liked how the producing questions just felt like a way of getting a better grasp of who I am & what my tastes are.
Just had the interview - I think it went really well. I was nervous but the discipline head calmed my nerves by saying that the...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Interview Scheduled
AFI PRODUCING - 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
Interview Scheduled
USC PETER STARK MFA 2026
Application went well. I also applied to USC SCA MFA, but my preference is to go into producing. Having seen many other applicants to this program on here. Haven't heard about an interview.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
LMU - Masters in Entertainment Leadership and Management (MELM) - Fall 2026
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Masters in Entertainment Leadership and Management (MELM).
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Jan 21, 2026
Applied
Chapman Cinematography Fall26
It was not that hard. A resume, a portfolio list, and a <20min work (or a reel) were required. I submitted a 2min reel instead of a 10min short film because I thought a reel might help them know me better.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
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