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Declined Admission (Off Waitlist After Interview)
AFI - Producing 2026
Second time applying, but initially applied for Cinematography last year. I interviewed with Sandy Stern and Nikit Doshi. Sad I was waitlisted, but I think I would be a lot more upset if I hadn't already been admitted to Columbia. Thankful for the opportunity!
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 29, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Fsu Directing MFA
The process went very well. Having to fly to Florida for the interview was a challenge to fit in my schedule but it was very fun and I made friends during the interview.
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - MFA Production
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
Brooklyn College fall 2026
Was a smooth process that took a bit longer to get information from than other schools. Had an interview that went very well as we talked very casually about films.
- Film Program & Degree
- Brooklyn College Feirstein - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
City College of New York MFA in Film
First Time Applying. The whole process is smooth and straightforward.
- Film Program & Degree
- City College of New York - MFA in Film
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2026
Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview)
FAMU International - Directing Cinema and Digital Media
My second time applying. The overall process was challenging but fulfilling.
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 10, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026
Second time applying; got to the interview stage back in 2021.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Screenwriting - 2026
Application process was pretty chill. I was already applying to other MFA programs and was grateful AFI wanted three pages of personal statement instead of one or two because it was more comfortable to articulate my story, my influences, and what I wanted out of the program. I was lucky enough...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Attending (Off Waitlist w/o Interview)
Bachelor of Arts: Screen Production 2026
First time application, rural student straight out of college. 5 min short film, 3 min "My Story" application video.
- Film Program & Degree
- Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) - BA Screen Production
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Sep 27, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Nov 24, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Dec 17, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (w/o Interview)
SAMPLE MFA Application 2019
This is a sample Application (and not an actual AFI application) to showcase the various features of the Tracker
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 14, 2019
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2019
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2019
- Decision Notification Date
- May 14, 2019
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jun 24, 2019
- Scholarship Notification
- Jun 24, 2019
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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Attending (Admitted After Interview)
Columbia MFA 2026
This was my first time applying. Overall I think it was a great experience.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 16, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Screenwriting MFA - Film Track
The application process has gone well. I believe the hardest part was the two original screenplays required in the materials, as it was the longest work in all applications. Overall, it went well.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 28, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Screenwriting MFA - 2026
I really liked the AFI application process. The interface was good, the materials requested were reasonable and I believe they can make a good assessment of each candidate based on what was asked.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
USC Screenwriting MFA - 2026
The application process for USC went well. I believe they have a good variety of materials where you can show your potential as a screenwriter, but I do recommend starting as soon as possible and dedicating a reasonable amount of time into polishing each material.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman Screenwriting MFA 2026
I agree with what was said by most people, I think the process of Chapman allows you to show your work as a writer without it being too much. They asked for a statement of intent essay, a transformational moment essay, a creative portfolio, a narrative scene and letters of recommendation.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
EMERSON FILM AND MEDIA ART MFA
I enjoyed applying to Emerson. They had much more unique portfolio requirements. At a certain point, all the applications feel like they are asking the same questions, but Emerson was different. The questions they asked are below:
PROMPT #1: Who are you as an artist? How does the focus and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 8, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 10, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
COLUMBIA MFA DIRECTING AND SCREENWRITING
I really wasn't interested in Columbia, so honestly, I can't remember that much about the application, but I enjoyed how it was a bit longer than others because it gave me the chance to really showcase myself.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA -2026
submitted
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
University of New Orleans - Film Production MFA 2026
The application was pretty straightforward. I already had a first draft of a screenplay written, so I had just under 6 months to make edits. However, it was the first feature I’d ever written and the subject matter was a bit more experimental than anything I had ever written.
- Film Program & Degree
- University of New Orleans - Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 25, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Waitlisted (After Interview)
UCLA Film Production MFA
The application process was fine. It had the least amount of work, since it was only based on the statement of purpose, a short film pitch, and the letters of recommendation. I was pretty happy with my short film pitch, but I was also worried that it wasn't enough to understand my taste and...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Columbia Screenwriting and Directing MFA
The application process was fine, but definitely the longest of the bunch. This application was the one I put the most effort into, the most amount of work, and the one I felt best about. I was very happy with the materials I submitted. I was pleasantly surprised I got an interview, and I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
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