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Admitted (After Interview) USC Film and Television MFA
7A7
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299
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I didn’t apply SCA last year when I applied to graduate film schools the first time. But I feel very excited to be accepted. The materials required were a lot and I spent around two months to get all final drafts.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 18, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 23, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 6, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
cinenym
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216
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1
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First time applying!
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Directing Fiction
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Feb 13, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (After Interview) USC MFA Film Production Fall 2026
zayahohihi
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829
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They put me on the waitlist for Fall 26 and said if they couldn't offer me a position for fall26, I'll be offered a Spring27 admission.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 13, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 19, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 2, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) USC SCA Peter Stark Producing Program
ryanv
Updated
Views
407
Comments
2
2nd time applying.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
produwrite
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2K
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I love the current students on this program so it would be amazing if I could write for two years straight with all tuition covered. The application was probably the easiest out of all; personal statement, statement of purpose, and the first 25 pages of a feature. Can't WAIT to hear back. Please...
Film Program & Degree
UC Riverside - Writing For The Performing Arts MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 2, 2024
Denied (w/o Interview) USC Peter Stark Program
villainesfilles
Updated
Views
441
Comments
2
Second time applying.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 6, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) Peter Stark - Fall 2026
goob_panda
Updated
Views
127
Comments
1
First time applying for admission the fall after completing undergrad
Film Program & Degree
USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 17, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 6, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (After Interview) FAMU Directing - Fall 2026
dangerk1d
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525
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There were a lot of materials for this one, the statement of intent (basically a series of short answers) was pretty demanding creatively (at least for me). Quite a few questions asking you to pick and analyze films, images, books, and songs that relate back to you and how they represent your...
Film Program & Degree
FAMU - Directing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 21, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 23, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview) Screenwriting Emerson Fall 2026
Zeezaweez
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417
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1
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2
The application process was pretty straightforward and easy. Much simpler than other programs and very easy to understand. I even got a fee waiver very easily just by emailing the school.
Film Program & Degree
Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 19, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Feb 24, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
Attending (Admitted After Interview) DePaul Screenwriting Fall 2026
Zeezaweez
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1K
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2
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My first time applying was surprised I got accepted in so excited I’m transitioning from acting to screenwriting.
Film Program & Degree
DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 17, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 28, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 11, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) USC Peter Stark Producing Program
Oo123
Updated
Views
385
Comments
2
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
USC - Peter Stark Producing Program
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 6, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Applied UCLA -2026
indicarb
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127
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1
Comments
1
Very easy. I uploaded the materials and I think that's where most of the decision's weight comes from. The interviewers were super nice and helpful and I got my decision of admission a couple weeks after.
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Oct 30, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 5, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 24, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview) FSU Screenwriting MFA
boopboop222
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257
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2
Comments
3
FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts website outlines the application process for prospective students. It's rather straightforward. I attended the interview in person; more details are provided below on that experience.
Film Program & Degree
Florida State University - Screenwriting
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 20, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 14, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 2, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted (After Interview) DePaul Producing MFA
stockerman
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Views
238
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1
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Good, I am a BFA graduate from DePaul, so I interviewed with a professor I know. Didn't ask me many questions about myself, but it could be because he knows me from class. He mostly talked about what the program was and about himself, which he tended to do in class, so I am not surprised.
Film Program & Degree
DePaul - Creative Producing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 24, 2026
Interview Notification Date
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Date
Feb 12, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (After Interview) FSU - Screenwriting - 2026
zk-writer-01
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866
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My FSU interview went well, the admissions board did their best to make all the applicants comfortable and calm any anxiety. I felt like they really wanted to get to know each applicant better on a personal level. Hoping for the best!
Film Program & Degree
Florida State University - Screenwriting
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 20, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 14, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 3, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted (After Interview) Depaul Creative Producing
JYO
Updated
Views
161
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1
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1
The application process was quite simple and straightforward. It only required one Creative intent. The interview was incredibly warm and kind. They took the time to explain the program in detail. I felt my answers weren't perfect but it felt like they just wanted to have a conversation with...
Film Program & Degree
DePaul - Creative Producing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 12, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 3, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (After Interview) UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)
featherless
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1K
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1
Comments
10
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 10, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 22, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 3, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
mojavemoon
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176
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2
Comments
1
applied end of October, interviewed end of Feb, just got my official acceptance! Any current students that are willing to share their experiences I would love to talk.
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Oct 29, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 10, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 22, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 28, 2026
crativbu
Views
184
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1
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1
First time applying, US based, very limited film experience
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 15, 2025
edualiberti
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Views
153
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1
Comments
1
BU has the most singular application process, especially because of the Kira Assesment. I felt it was good to pratice to understand how it worked as I hadn't done anything similar before. On the bright side, I guess it's hard for everybody.
Film Program & Degree
Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 10, 2025

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