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Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI first time applying
Applied, but felt really rushed in the process. Definitely wanted to put more clarity and work into this application, but overall, I feel like it was strong. I haven't been called for an interview, so I understand that I most likely won't be included at this point. But they watched one of my...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI - Directing (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
MFA Film Production w/ Cinematography Emphasis - Chapman University
First time applicant for Fall 2026 entry. Graduating with a BA in Media, Jounalism, & Film in Spring 2026.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Chapman - Directing MFA
Chapman's application was a lot of fun. I thought the personal essay, where you can't show your face felt really unique from other application materials. Was super excited to get an interview and thought the interviewer was really kind and approachable. I left the interview more excited about...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 20, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU - 2026 FILM MFA
A lot of materials. Didn't receive an interview so the rejection was expected! Fun fact... NYU has a 24 hour grace period after the Dec. 1st 11:59pm PST deadline. If you miss the deadline you have an extra 24 hours to submit, which I did. I'm not sure if this affected my chances of being...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Waitlisted (After Interview)
NYU Graduate Film MFA
The application process was not bad. They want to see if you can tell a story visually and through your writing. For your visual submission, you can use previous projects that you've worked on.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
DRAMATIC WRITING MFA FALL 2026 NYU TISCH
First time applying for MFA at NYU. I graduated with my BFA in Writing for Screen and Television from USC in '22. Took time off writing for awhile and ready to get back into it and meet some new people!
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (w/o Interview)
USC Film MFA
Applied, no interview. Received info late in the process that I my application was incomplete (missing a transcript from an international school that I studied abroad at that gave out no transcripts), unsure if this impacted the decision or not.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026
Applying to AFI Cinematography. First time applying. Received interview, unsure of result yet.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (After Interview)
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
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI MFA - Directing
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Conservatory - 2026...
The process was very smooth. I worked on it for many hours each day and found it very engaging and quite fun actually. I suggest starting as soon as possible and being original. Don't go with your first ideas, go with your tenth. Show them things they haven't read time and time again.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 2, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Cinematography 2026
Second time applying; got waitlisted last year
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU - Film Production (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI MFA Screenwriting
Very straightforward application. Long wait for decisions!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU FILM MFA
nter the date that the school contacts you to let you know their decision. (IMPORTANT NOTE: If entering a date if this field change the above PREFIX to the appropriate Admitted Off Waitlist Prefix)yup. Enter the date that the school contacts you to let you know their decision. (IMPORTANT...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU MFA – Grad Film – Fall 2026
First time applying, and an interesting / time intensive application process. In lieu of a short film, NYU has you do a “Video Self-Portrait,” along with a few feature pitches, a short story, and a dialogue scene.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Cinematic Arts Fall 2026
First time applying - Ignore interview date
- Film Program & Degree
- UWM - Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Duke University - Fall 2026 Experimental & Documentary Arts M.F.A
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Interviewed
NYU Tisch Screenwriting MFA
So far so good. I can't say I remember much from the process, but fingers crossed, I hear back soon! I haven't had an interview and it's been a few months now so I'm definitely stressed
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 9, 2026
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