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Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Directing MFA
benjiballen
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Views
52
The application process was fine. I was working on my two short film samples simultaneously, with more of a focus going towards the longer piece. The 5-minute short, as a result, felt half-baked. If I were to apply again, I would only focus on the 5-minute, rather than feeling like I was...
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Directing
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Graduate Film MFA
Application process was fine. This was the second-most extensive app of the schools I applied to. I worked on a short film during the process (about 15 minutes long) for my sample, while working on the other supplemental materials. I felt fairly proud of the work I submitted since I thought it...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 27, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) USC Film and TV Production MFA
The application was fine, mostly just focused on the two-minute short. I was working on a longer short at the same time and put more effort into that one, so I felt stretched thin with doing this short in the meantime. If I were to apply again, I would make sure to spend as much time as possible...
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 14, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2026
Admitted (After Interview) Syracuse MFA fall 2026
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Views
144
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1
Comments
1
Went quite smoothly they communicated well and I had a very short interview which lasted around 6 minutes. They gave me an offer with 50% scholarship.
Film Program & Degree
Syracuse - Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 15, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 4, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 4, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) York University Film MFA
Words
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Views
97
Comments
1
This was my most grueling application as I had to submit a full length feature screenplay along with a short film and other writing samples. As well as a treatment for the thesis film.
Film Program & Degree
York University - MFA in Production
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 16, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Apr 9, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (w/o Interview) Emerson Film MFA
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Views
153
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
I submitted on the last possible day as they gave a 15 day extension on the original deadline. They waived the fee which was nice. Had no contact with anyone until i got the waitlist decision.
Film Program & Degree
Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 15, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 19, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (After Interview) COLUMBIA MFA - FALL 2026
egg
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Views
559
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1
Comments
4
scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well. scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well. scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well. scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well.
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 16, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 26, 2026
lza
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Views
423
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
Chunky application, which took the better half of last year to complete. First time applying. Only applied to Columbia. Fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone applying!
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 16, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Apr 7, 2026
Interview Scheduled NFTS Screenwriting MA
tokyofilmclub
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Views
3K
Reaction score
2
Comments
22
First time applying. Current student at NFTS (Short course: Screenwriting - Finding Your Voice)
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Screenwriting
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Apr 30, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jun 25, 2025
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Jan 4, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview) DePaul Screenwriting MFA
ASutter
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Views
539
Reaction score
3
Comments
5
Pretty easy and straight forward application. The interview went well. At least I think it did lol I had researched professors a little prior to my interview. I recommend you do the same. One of the 2 interviewing me was someone I had researched and I think it helped with the process. They were...
Film Program & Degree
DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Oct 30, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 21, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 11, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Screenwriting/Directing MFA
robbiegaz
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Views
151
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Really liked this application and I feel like it gave me an opportunity to showcase not only my visual samples, but also my writing styles.
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 8, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 9, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 21, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Apr 7, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview) Columbia Directing and Screenwriting MFA
aliceleigh123
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Views
576
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 8, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 4, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 9, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Apr 7, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
jbakcreative
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Views
478
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
I spent about 6 weeks on the application. Feeling pretty nervous about if I'll hear back, but I'm proud of what I accomplished! If I have any regrets it's that I wasn't able to submit any video except for one piece that I had written, but I did pleasantly surprise myself with what I wrote.
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 16, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 9, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 21, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Apr 7, 2026
Once I realized I did not get interviewed my expectations fell significantly. However it did take an absurd amount of time to get a response back from them.
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 10, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview) Screenwriting/Directing - Columbia MFA
RPA
Updated
Views
595
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 30, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 6, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Apr 7, 2026
Admitted (After Interview) Stony Brook MFA
Pretty smooth process. Interview was short, only 15 minutes. Turnaround in terms of scheduling interview, and providing a decision/financial aid offer was very fast (all in Feb/March).
Film Program & Degree
Stony Brook - MFA in Film Directing
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 14, 2026
Interview Notification Date
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 4, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 11, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 25, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) DePaul MFA Creative Producing
mgm0286
Updated
Views
300
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Application went really well. Applied last minute and received an interview invite in late January. Interviewed early February and received an application decision about a month later. Interview was really easy — they talked to me about the program for the first half and the second half we...
Film Program & Degree
DePaul - Creative Producing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Notification Date
Mar 2, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 4, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 2, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Brooklyn College
mgm0286
Views
128
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
I applied last minute as a backup in case I didn't get into any other schools. I did an interview, which felt more like a quiz than an interview and left me deciding I wouldn't be attending regardless of whether I got in or not. Did not receive a scholarship.
Film Program & Degree
Brooklyn College Feirstein - Producing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 15, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
I had to do quite a bit of work with the treatment on top of the regular submission documents. The treatment had to be formatted very specifically with a budget sheet also attached. Did not hear anything up until they sent me their decision.
Film Program & Degree
University of British Columbia (UBC) - Film Production and Creative Writing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 12, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Film MFA
aliceleigh123
Updated
Views
254
Comments
2
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 8, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)

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