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dougtruong
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First time applying. I applied on a whim because my friend recommended the program. Was a fun application though.
Film Program & Degree
LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 5, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 11, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 17, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
cheeseplank
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It was the one I had the most fun with both in terms of the writing submission and visual submission. Interviewers were incredibly nice, it was very conversational which made me way more relaxed. also Eric Mendelsohn will invite you to a zoom call to tell you the good news (usually a few days...
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 16, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 6, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 23, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 23, 2026
Admitted (After Interview) Chapman MFA Directing
blueorange_
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Preparing for the application has really been a journey and I stressed out a lot for the past two years. I did a lot of research getting to know the school and what kind of applicant they are looking for.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Directing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 23, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 11, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 17, 2026
Denied (After Interview) CalArts - Fall 2026 Film and Video MFA
grizzchan
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506
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idk I thought it went well, but maybe it didn’t. I don’t have Cali money anyway.
Film Program & Degree
CalArts - Film/Video MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Oct 4, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 27, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 19, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 20, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) USC - Film production - 2026
Arbyrnes
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I love applying to these programs because it makes me do interesting work and thought experiments. USC's application is a challenge because you have to convey a lot of information, meaning, and emotions in a short amount of time (short essay, short scene, and short film). But it was a fun challenge!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 13, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 8, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 12, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 22, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI - Directing - 2026
Arbyrnes
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I love AFI's application. It's deceptively simple, but it forces you to be creative in both how you write your essay and in the film(s) you make. Overall, this process went well for me. It helped that I applied the year before, so I had 9 months (after getting the rejection the first time...
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Directing
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 30, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 18, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) LMU - Production - 2026
Arbyrnes
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One of the nice things about LMU's application is that, if you are applying to other schools as well, you can repurpose many of the components for other applications. Overall, it was fun.
Film Program & Degree
LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 11, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 5, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 18, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 17, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 17, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) Chapman - Directing - 2026
Arbyrnes
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Overall it has been good. Chapman's application is fun with lots of interesting creative challenges. It helped that I applied last year and had about 9 months (after the rejection) to plot my comeback.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Directing MFA
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 13, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 23, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 2, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 18, 2026
Admitted (After Interview) Chapman Film Directing MFA
tylerrjenkins
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I was quite frustrated by the creative prompts for this application, which included a "three to five minute visual essay about yourself, telling your story without showing yourself on screen." This was kind of a red flag for me—why am I being required to make a non-film about myself without me...
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Directing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Admitted (After Interview) USC School of Cinematic Arts Directing MFA
tylerrjenkins
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Had to create a two minute short film based around the prompt "this is the last chance" for the application. I interviewed with Robert Yeoman, Wes Anderson's DP, who, I am delighted to say, quite enjoyed how the film was shot. He asked me about some of the projects I listed on my resume before...
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Admitted (After Interview) UCLA MFA - Directing/Production Narrative
tylerrjenkins
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No newly created short film was required for this application, just existing materials + interview. Interview went very well, and I was confident of getting in after our discussion.
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Admitted (After Interview) AFI MFA - Directing - 2025
tylerrjenkins
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First time applying to AFI with a focus in Directing.
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Directing
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 3, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Jan 21, 2025
Interview Date
Jan 27, 2025
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Admitted (After Interview) CalArts - Film Directing (2026)
featherless
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First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 5, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 27, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 19, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 28, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 19, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (After Interview) UCLA Producers Program
JYO
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Views
227
Comments
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first time applying
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Producers Program MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 20, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 4, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (w/o Interview) NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA - 2026
zk-writer-01
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1st time applying, I have my bachelors in creative writing from FSU and work as a freelance practical SFX artist
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
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)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted (After Interview) AFI Producing
dizzylizzy1022
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Smooth, straightforward, and enjoyable application. First time applying for graduate programs, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Out of some of the other programs I applied to, I appreciated the simplicity of AFI's application. It really cared about your story and materials and didn't have...
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Producing
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 14, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 30, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Feb 18, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (After Interview) UCLA MFA Cinematography Fall26
zayahohihi
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289
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Required materials are all writings. Personal statement, Statement of purpose, and an essay of cinematogrpahy... Please note that their application system is tricky; the writing requirements on the submission page are different from the application requirements page. SO I suggest checking the...
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Cinematography MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Oct 20, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 26, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 7, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 17, 2026
Denied (After Interview) UCLA Producers Program Fall 2026
alxcrstl
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178
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Process was pretty easy, didn’t have too much trouble but it could be tedious at times. The hardest part was the waiting for a while afterwards for any updates.
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Producers Program MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 19, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 4, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU 2026
rouleau.alexander
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Pretty tough. Lots of writing samples to do but I had a lot of fun with them to be honest. Interview was pretty intimidating and I think some of my answers might've been what pushed me to the waitlist.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 5, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 18, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted (After Interview) AFI Directing - 2026
rouleau.alexander
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Application was pretty straightforward except for making a new short film. Worse and directed that by end of November, and submitted it with a different short I made a few years back. Interviewed over zoom and thought it went well.
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Directing
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)

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