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Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Directing/Film Production MFA 2026
Compared to other schools, the application requirements were quite simple, so I was able to prepare comfortably. I could focus on selecting and submitting the one story I felt most confident in.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (After Interview)
CalArts Directing/Film Production MFA 2026
I really enjoyed preparing my application. I was drawn to the program because it seemed more interested in who I am as a person rather than just my resume.
It required materials that other schools did not, but they were all things I could answer as long as I had a clear understanding of myself...
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI Directing 2026
I thought the five-minute short film I submitted was fairly strong. Overall, I felt that my written materials were solid as well, but I wasn’t satisfied with my self-introduction video since I had to prepare it in a rush.
As a student, I also felt that I might not yet have enough practical...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU Tisch Graduate Film MFA 2026
Because of the 15-minute limit, I couldn’t submit the short film I was most confident in.
I ended up submitting one I felt less confident about, so I feel that my abilities weren’t fully reflected, which I find disappointing.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
USC Directing/Film Production MFA 2026
I didn’t feel very confident about my application since I had to prepare it in a bit of a rush. As expected, I was rejected.
My two-minute short film turned out fairly decent, but I was particularly lacking confidence in the self-introduction video, since I had to shoot it in a hurry.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
LMU - Writing for the Screen - 2026
1st time applying to LMU’s SFTV program! I have my bachelors in creative writing from FSU and work as a freelance practical SFX artist! Loved the application for LMU as it allows you to show off who you are as a writer rather than conforming to prompts!
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Writing for the Screen MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
FAMU DCDM - 2026 - INTENSIVE PROGRAM
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
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 25, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
UCLA Production Design MFA
To showcase my 5 years of professional experience in the Korean film industry,
I carefully curated a comprehensive set of materials.
I submitted a CV that highlighted my practical work on set.
The most critical parts for me were SOP, PS, and the Portfolio.
In the statement of purpose and...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Production Design MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 6, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
AFI Production Design MFA
To showcase my 5 years of professional experience in the Korean film industry, I carefully curated a comprehensive set of materials. I submitted a CV that highlighted my practical work on set, alongside a Video Introduction where I shared my personal story and creative drive.
The most critical...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Production Design
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 19, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Waitlisted (After Interview)
USC MFA Film and Television Production - 2026
It's been good! It could've gone better, as I submitted extremely last-minute. I feel like the work I had submitted wasn't adequate enough or MFA material. Feel free to PM me, or would like to stay in touch!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 19, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
Chapman University
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
Chapman Screenwriting 2026
The application process was very straightforward and clearly structured. It consisted of a statement of intent, a creative portfolio, a narrative scene, a screenplay, official transcripts, and a transformational essay. Overall, the process felt thorough without being overwhelming.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
USC - MFA Writing for Screen & Television
My first time applying and honestly my preparation for this is a blur. I remember not being satisfied with anything that I wrote for the prompts and didn't really think about it after submitting.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Columbia University - directing MFA
I got the zoom email and have video chat with Eric. He told me that I was accepted and they gave me 25k scolarship.
This was my second time apply and I was admitted last time. I didn't enter, instead, being an prodect manager for 3 years. Then I can't stand the life without creating, so I came back.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 24, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman Film and Television Production MFA - Producing
Loved this application, super straightforward and easy application interface. Two treatments, portfolio available on request, resume, and personal essay. The biggest difference with the Chapman app is a transformational moment video that you must shoot and edit.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 24, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
Columbia Creative Producing MFA
Out of all my MFA applications, I would say Columbia's was probably the most extensive. Mainly written materials requested by application, but I really enjoyed creating them, treatments, 10 pages of script, a few pages of a prompt, resume, and portfolio.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Producer's Progrm
The application was on the longer side, but I liked the opportunities to showcase various samples of my work. The interview was short and sweet, four questions total, and 4 panelists.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
University of Colorado Boulder - Fall 2026: Art Practices
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Colorado Boulder - MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (w/o Interview)
FAMU 1 YEAR PROGRAM - CINEMATOGRAPHY
El proceso es neutral: recibes tus credenciales por correo para iniciar sesión, subes todo el material indicado en los requisitos de la convocatoria y luego simplemente esperas la resolución oficial.
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 25, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
DePaul MFA in Film and Television Directing - Fall 2026 Entry
It was a relatively easy application. There aren't many (or any, iirc) specific written supplements for the program, just a general "submit anything" portfolio and statement of creative intent.
The standout of the process has been how communicative and warm the grad admissions staff is. I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
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